PTFE Wire insulation C O N S U M E R & A E R O S PA C E M O L D E R S M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E S O L U T I O N • Metallic appearance • FDA-food contact compliance* • Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical disinfection cycles • Easy processing to meet flexible design requests • Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions • Created a variety of food contact-approved, brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver, and bronze for optimal aesthetics • Ensured excellent mechanical performance after repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning​ cycles • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Uniquely shaped and sized particles enable these metallic shades to replicate the look of paint, and may even help customers to replace metal parts or plating for plastic parts. PHOTO CAPTION: OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic colorants from PolyOne are an effective choice for paint replacement on polymer parts where a high-quality metallic finish is desired.  EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here: OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants

PARIS – PolyOne is helping customers add a new twist to the intensely popular metallic look in cosmetic and personal care packaging with new GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that combine a lush, soft feel with lustrous metallic effects. Accented with metallic looks and a range of tactile sensory effects, the samples and concepts at PCD will recall vibrant Indian, Middle Eastern and Chinese textiles, which are often infused with metallic threads. EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here: TPEs with Metallic Effect

Homepage // News Center // Avient Expands Portfolio of Metallization Grades with High-Impact Polypropylene-Based Formulations for Luxury Applications The innovative hybrid product technology is developed to replace die-cast or machined metals to deliver both the look and weighted feel of metal in premium brand high-impact applications. This includes enhanced metallic surface finishes and handles for personal, oral, skin, and cosmetic products to add visual appeal that connotes high quality and value.

Homepage // News Center // New Artisan™ ABS Thermoplastic Solution from Avient Features Metallic Effect for Electronics Brands Replacing painted metal parts with an Artisan ABS formulation also enhances scratch performance. Artisan ABS formulations are currently manufactured in Asia in customizable, metallic colors, and are available for purchase globally.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Natural Fiber Materials and Metal Replacement Solutions Featured at Fakuma 2015 CLEVELAND – New developments in natural fiber reinforced materials, conductive thermoplastics, and specialty engineered materials for metal replacement will be highlights for PolyOne at the upcoming Fakuma trade show. Successful replacement of metal with specialty thermoplastics

New Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations Launched by Avient Corporation at Fakuma 2024 Using Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations, molders can produce parts with a brilliant metallic effect in gold, silver, and bronze without any secondary processing. For more information, please visit our Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations website.

Homepage // News Center // Molded-in-Color Parts Replace Metallic Paint on SUV Center Console Housing PolyOne’s metallic-effect masterbatches can be incorporated into pre-colored compounds or dosed at a molding machine. Caption: Easily transition from paint to metallic-effect with Smartbatch™ FX masterbatch

Homepage // News Center // Create Packaging That Gets Noticed with New Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants from PolyOne GUANGZHOU, China – PolyOne today announced the Asia launch of its new Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorant at Chinaplas 2017. EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here:Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect 

Homepage // News Center // Packaging That Dazzles Your Consumer: PolyOne Introduces Impress™ Color Concentrates with High Gloss Metallic Effect Impress metallic effect colorants add value to packaging made with semi-crystalline polymers such as PET. Photo Credit: ©PolyOne Photo Caption: New Impress™ high gloss metallic effect colorants from PolyOne enhance polymer packaging with a high gloss metallic surface appearance.