https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/weathering-storm-advanced-composites
These materials are non-conductive and are more durable than wood or steel.
By using composite materials for poles and other components, electrical utilities and telecom providers can:
• Reduce the need for part maintenance and replacement
• Simplify transportation to the job site and installation
• Enhance product performance with resistance to corrosion, heat, weather and flame
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
SAFETY
Security and
prevention
SOLUTION: Flame
retardants, laser
marking additives,
electrical and thermal
additives
SURFACE FINISH
Low maintenance,
natural wood grain aesthetics
SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite
(WPC) capstock technology
PROTECTION
Potable water tanks, electrical
connectors, piping & tubing, insulation
SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical
and thermal additives
LONGEVITY
Long service life, chemical resistance,
mold & mildew resistance
SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants,
impact modifiers, antimicrobial
additives
SUSTAINABILITY
LEED building & material credits, healthy building,
reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious
SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming
agents, bio-derived colorants & additives
LANDSCAPE HARMONY
Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco
SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic
flooring colorants, stains
The building and construction industry
is dynamic, with trends towards high-
performance buildings, elegant outdoor
areas, healthier living spaces, and
eco-friendly environments.
DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth—
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials/personal-products
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
Nymax™ / Bergamid™ Polyamide Formulations
MagIQ™ Non-Woven Electret - Product Bulletin (Chinese)
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6549
K2928 FLAME RETARDENT CONCENTRATE
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-performance-enhancing-processes/performance-enhancing-coating
100% water based or non-solvent resin formulations
Flamecoat™ Flame Resistant Coating
Improve fire and flame resistance using intumescent coatings
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVNT June IR Conferences w_Non GAAP Recs.pdf
The non-GAAP financial measures include: Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that management uses in evaluating operating
performance.
The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=34
Nylon (polyamide) solutions encompass both custom and standard grades from the prime Bergamid™ / Nymax™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations portfolio (English language version)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions (English)
Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022_1.pdf
Solutions that
Support the
Circular Economy
REDUCED ENERGY USE
CESA™ Dry Additives
CESA™ Release Additives
OnCap™ CTR Process Optimization
ColorMatrix™ Joule™ & Smartheat™ Infrared Absorber
Specialty Low Cure Inks
SiteCool™ Infrared Absorption Technologies
BIO-DERIVED CONTENT
reSound™ OM Bio-Derived Thermoplastic Elastomers
reFlex™ Bio-Derived Plasticizer
OnCap™ Bio Additives
OnColor™ Bio Colorants
reSound™ Natural Fiber Reinforced Formulations
LIGHTWEIGHTING
Glasforms™ Pultrusion Technologies
Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Composites
IMPROVED RECYCABILITY
CESA™ IR Black Additives
CESA™ Extend Additives
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET
ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier
ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger for PET
ColorMatrix™ Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenging Additives
ColorMatrix™ Reprize™ IV Builder for PET
OnColor™ IR Sortable Black for Recyclable Packaging
Bergadur™ Post-Industrial Recycled Content Polyester
Formulations
Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Predictions
Gartner predicts circular economies will replace linear economies in 10 years,
noting that supply chain leaders must adapt to circular models in order to
keep up in a marketplace with a growing emphasis on sustainability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
These materials typically offer very high temperature and
chemical resistance, along with excellent mechanical performance,
inherent flame retardance and radiation resistance.
FLAME RETARDANCE: Inherent flame
retardant properties allow these materials
to pass important flame/smoke/toxicity
(FST) tests needed for use in aircraft
cabins and railway compartments.
Following are top reasons why many manufacturers and designers choose
high-performance thermoplastics:
• High-temperature resistance • Chemical resistance
• Flame/smoke/toxicity (FST) performance • Chemically inert
PLUS, ALL
THE BENEFITS
OF PLASTIC
In addition to their elite-level properties,
high-performance thermoplastics deliver
the typical advantages of polymers over
other material types such as metal, glass and
ceramic, including:
• Light weight
• Design freedom/part consolidation
• Easy colorability
• Efficient, high-volume processing
• Elimination of secondary operations
• Enhanced product experience
for the end user
- quieter environment
- improved tactile feel
- better usability
ADVANTAGES
Going Above
and Beyond
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for toughness, chemical resistance,
hydrolytic stability, resistance to boiling water,
and extreme thermal capabilities
• Best for: aerospace interiors, hot water fittings,
and medical and dental devices that are
subjected to repeated steam sterilization
• Also used in food equipment exposed to
temperature extremes, such as coffeemakers
or freezer-to-microwave cookware
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
AR
YL
ET
H
KE
TO
N
ES
SU
LF
O
N
ES• Semi-crystalline structure
• High marks for thermal stability, chemical
resistance and mechanical properties over
a wide temperature range
• Better-than-average levels of combustion
resistance and electrical performance
• Some PAEK materials, like polyetheretherketone
(PEEK), are also extremely tough and have
excellent impact strength
• Best for: aerospace, automotive, industrial
and medical components
• May be used to create stock shapes such as
rods, bars, and tubes
All in the Family
PH
EN
YL
EN
E
SU
LF
ES • Semi-crystalline structure
• Excellent temperature resistance with continuous
service temperatures up to 230°C
• High marks for modulus and resistance to creep,
corrosion, and chemicals
• Above-average electrical properties
• Best for: complex parts with extremely tight
tolerances; often used as an alternative to metals
and thermosets in automotive underhood parts,
appliances, electronics, and industrial applications
Polyaryletherketones
Polysulfones
Liquid crystal polymers
Polyetherimides
Polyphenylene sulfides
There are five
major families of
high-performance
thermoplastics
ET
H
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ES
LI
Q
U
C
RY
ST
AL
P
O
M
S • Semi-crystalline structure
• High degree of anisotropy: strength, stiffness
and thermal expansion will be greater in one
direction vs. the other
• High marks for temperature, chemical
and electrical resistance
• Exceptional mechanical strength
and high flow rates; often used to fill
extremely long parts with thin walls
• Best for: electronic connectors, sensors,
bullet-resistant vests, jet engine enclosures,
brake and transmission friction parts, and gaskets
• Amorphous structure
• High marks for thermal, mechanical,
and chemical properties
• Often selected for demanding applications requiring
ultra-high mechanical strength combined with high
temperature, corrosion and wear resistance
• Impact resistance may be lower than
that of PSUs and PAEKs
• Best for: aerospace interiors, automotive lighting,
medical devices, and electrical and fiber optic
connectors
All in the Family
Source: https://www.craftechind.com/standard-and-custom-parts-in-high-performance-plastics/
TEMPERATURE AND MATERIAL TYPE
The two broad classifications of high-performance thermoplastics—amorphous and semi-crystalline—
have different temperature characteristics.