Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper

The new grades are also suitable for electroplating, which delivers the look and feel of metal, making them a suitable choice for bottled alcohol and cosmetic caps and closures.   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Fiber-Line™ Engineered Fiber Solutions are high-performing synthetic fibers that can be color-coated, add strength, reduce cable weight or diameter, replace metal in the most demanding wire and cable applications, provide water-blocking capability in dry cable applications, and are developed for optimal rip performance in cable jacketing and armor   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

This highly engineered, filled thermoplastic polymer replaces metal in electromagnetic and radio-frequency (EMI/RFI) shielding applications at up to 60 percent lighter weight. With ElectriPlast's Flexible Content Technology (FCT), the percentage and kind of metal fibers can be tailored to meet each OEM's specifications.

This can reduce product carbon footprint by >70% compared to a similar virgin alternative* and can provide the luxury caps and closures market with an alternative to metal, which is typically associated with higher processing and molding costs.   Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

With the launch of Avient’s newest Versaflex PF ultra-high adhesion TPEs, we're addressing our customers’ needs for advanced protective film solutions that can adapt to various surfaces and structures, including brushed metal, wood grain, and painted plastics while providing long-lasting protection," said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Fiber-Line™ Engineered Fiber Solutions are high-performing synthetic fibers that add strength, reduce cable weight or diameter, and can replace metal in the most demanding wire and cable applications. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Composites are inherently lightweight alternatives to metal and other traditional materials, enabling sustainability initiatives such as material reduction and fuel economy improvements in many end products. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

Find out more about glass and carbon fibers and their role in improving stiffness, learn about mineral fillers and their effect on dimensional stability, and explore the many metallic filler options and their benefits Ideal for metal replacement, these formulations can deliver robust performance in harsh environments without compromising physical integrity.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version)