They are also present in automotive body panels, wind turbine blades and orthopedic external fixators.

Material supply interruptions are among the biggest threats to a noted Midwestern Tier 1 automotive supplier.

Temperature requirements could also affect polymer choice for household goods, automotive components, and electronics.

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Avient shall communicate additional requirements regarding automotive (IATF 16949) and healthcare (ISO 13485) applications based on the raw material’s end-use application. This document is property of Avient 6.0 References Document Title Description IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Standard ISO 9001 International Quality Standard ISO 13485 Healthcare Quality Standard QF-05 Supplier Self-Assessment Audit Form QS-05 Control of External Providers Procedure 7.0 Definitions and Acronyms Term Definition Audit Examination and evaluation of an organization’s products and processes CAPA Corrective Action Preventive Action: Evaluation process used to eliminate the cause of a non- conformance or issue COA Certificate of Analysis Containment Isolation of nonconforming material to prevent the shipment of product, and measures taken to prevent the manufacture of additional product containing the non-conformance Corrective Action Actions taken to eliminate the causes of a nonconformance to prevent recurrence External Provider Term referenced in ISO 9001. Avient categorization for a “supplier” FDA Food & Drug Administration IATF International Automotive Task Force Interested Party Term referenced in ISO 9001.

AUTOMOTIVE OEM W A T E R P R O O F S E A L O N A C C E S S O R Y P A R T • FDA food contact compliance • Color match to OEM-specified gray • 70 Shore A durometer for overmolding to PP • Scratch and mar resistance • Provided material compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1210 • Supplied both the base resin and at-press colorant to meet OEM specifications • Offered TPV alloy grade that enabled easy processing and durable surface aesthetics • Specified material in North America with design engineers and supplied out of a facility in China to meet production needs Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

He eventually served as 3M’s Vice President for Research and Development for the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions division.

He eventually served as 3M’s Vice President for Research and Development for the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions division.

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High black pigment loadings are also available to offer an efficient coloration package with deeper black options for higher-end textile applications such as automotive upholstery.