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ColorMatrix™ Optica™ PET Blue Toners & Colors: developed for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and preforms, designed to enhance recyclability and reduce yellowing that occurs during the recycling process.
Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology for Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene resins (FEP): can outperform traditional and infra-red marking, enabling a permanent, gentle, cost-effective ultraviolet (UV) marking with 60%- 80% percent contrast, such as required for cables in aerospace.
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Colorant Chromatics™ PEEK and PEI-Siloxane (SILTEM™ resin) Colorants & Pre-colored Solutions
Colorant Chromatics™ PEEK and PEI-Siloxane (SILTEM™ resin) Colorants & Pre-colored Solutions
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Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes
Thermoset composite sandwich panels manufactured via continuous resin transfer molding for custom engineered performance.
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Unidirectional fibers and engineered thermoplastic resins combine to create CFRTP tapes & laminates
Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes
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For the materials tested, a variety of flame-retardant (FR) polycarbonate (PC) alloys, including blends with
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT),
were benchmarked against FR copolyester and the chemically resistant (CR) aliphatic polyketone (PK) blends
of the Trilliant HC8900 and Edgetek ET8900 series.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/reSound REC Recycled Content TPEs Selection Guide.pdf
SELECTION GUIDE
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers
Post-industrial and post-consumer recycled TPEs
To help brands reach their sustainability goals,
reSound™ REC post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-
consumer recycled (PCR) TPE formulations utilize
9–83% recycled content. reSound REC TPEs can be
overmolded onto polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate
(PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and PC/ABS
blends, and are suitable for injection molding.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates Product Bulletin.pdf
Polystrand™ R continuous fiber-reinforced
thermoplastic composites are made with a resin
matrix of greater than 95% post-consumer recycled
PET (rPET).
KEY
CHARACTERISTICS
GRADE
NAME
AREAL
WEIGHT
lb/ft2
NOMINAL
THICKNESS
in
TENSILE
MODULUS
ksi
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH
ksi
COMMENTS
> 95% PCR*
recycled
PET resin,
58% glass fiber
Polystrand™ R
5840B
0.0903 0.09 4400 ~80
Equivalent to
standard PETG,
APET; Black
* Resin source is 100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, but overall recycled content may vary based on color, additives, etc.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with
58% glass fiber reinforcement
CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production
Polystrand R 5840B made
with rPET has a lower carbon
footprint than traditional
polyester-based products;
44% lower than PETG and
31% lower than APET.
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
RPET PETG APET
kg
C
O
2e
/k
g
pr
od
uc
t
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Automotive General Design Technology Guide.pdf
Color effects are suggested based on several criteria, including:
• Specific applications
• Ability to execute the effect in distinct resin grades
• Performance requirements of the application
If you do not see the color effect you are looking for, please
contact us to collaborate on a solution.
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APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
IP Components
Door Trim
Console
Seat Back Panel
Talc-Filled PP/
TPO
Metallic
(various shades)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(larger flakes - mimics paint)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Marble
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
PP (unfilled)
Granite
(fibers)
Granite
(specks)
Laser Marking
OnColor REC Colorants
(seat shields)
Marble
Upper Pillar Trim
Grab Handles
Headliner
TPO
Bright Colors
(grab handles)
Granite
(fibers - minimal pillars)
Laser Marking
Shifter Knobs TPU
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Marble
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Door Trim Pull Cup
Console Cupholder Bezels
Console Decorative Bezels/
Trim Rings
ABS
Metallic
(bright chromatic colors)
Metallic
(solid metal)
Marble
Laser Marking
(pattern on metallic)
Shade Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
Overhead Console
Bin Tray
PC+ABS
Marble
Laser Marking
Granite
(fibers)
Headrest Guides HDPE
Metallic
(solid metal)
Bin & Pullcup Mats
Cupholders
Safety Restraints
Overmolding
TPE
Laser Marking
Bright Colors
Marble
Granite
(fibers)
Safety Restraints
Sun Visor Vanity Frame
Door Handle Bezels
Switch Bezels
Armrest Pullcup
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
A/C Vent Vanes
Door Handle
Seat Handle
Carpet Clips
GF PA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Granite
(fibers)
APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE
COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED
(please click on link below
to see examples)
Lower Pillars
Quarter Trim Panel
Seat Side Shield
Safety Restraints
POM
Metallic
(solid metal)
Metallic
(various shades)
Granite
(fibers)
Bezels
Lenses
PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent
Bezels
Lenses
ASA Light Diffusion
Exterior Badging
Exterior Mirrors
ASA
Metallic
(solid metal)
Laser Marking
Metallic
(various shades)
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METALLIC
Solid Metal
METALLIC
Various Shades
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METALLIC
Bright Colors
METALLIC
Larger Flakes
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LASER MARK PATTERN
on Metallic
LASER MARKING
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GRANITE
Specks
GRANITE
Fibers
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MARBLE
TRANSLUCENT/
TINT/FLUORESCENT
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LIGHT DIFFUSION
ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS
Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires
• Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black
• Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black
• Available for multiple resins and custom solutions
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-joule-tech-bulletin-a4.pdf
Avient™ ColorMatrix™ Joule Reheat Additive
Proprietary IR Absorber
Avient™ ColorMatrix™ Joule reheat additive
is a proprietary IR absorber manufactured and
marketed by ColorMatrix worldwide for use
in PET resin formulations suitable for carbonated
soft drinks and beverage applications.
In order to deliver the best blow molding
performance, it is customary within the
conversion industry to establish ‘recipe’ guidelines
per resin/per supplier as different PET resin
production technologies and different specific
resin formulations can significantly influence
the blow molding performance.
Such recipes
define the overall power input as well as the
lamp configuration and other important process
variables consistent with the resin and preform/
bottle design.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/PREPERM Automotive Application Bulletin.pdf
Low and stable εr
• Ultra-low loss
• Low water absorption
• Hydrolysis resistant
• Excellent impact strength
• Mass production friendly
APPLICATION BULLETIN
A PREPERM radome grade gives you
a longer and wider scanning range
compared to common resins.
40 m
Comparison of PREPERM radome grade and common resin at 24 GHz and 79 GHz bands
Common Resin
Common Resin
PREPERM™ RB260
PREPERM™ RB260
PARAMETER PBT+GF PEI PREPERM
RADOME GRADE
ELECTRICAL εr @ 77 GHz 3.5–4.2 3.1 2.6
Tan @ 77 GHz 0.03 0.003 0.003
Isotropic @ 77 GHz No Yes Yes
MECHANICAL Impact strength -20°C/+23°C notched izod 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2
25kJ/m2/35kJ/m2
Elongation @ break 3% 40% 22%
Brittleness Yes Yes No
THERMAL Max use temp (HDT) 200–220°C 190–200°C 150–180°C
Inherent
flammability
HB V0 V1 to V0
ENVIRONMENTAL Water absorption 0.4% 1.25% 0.2%
Chemical resistance Good Excellent Good
Hydrolysis resistant Specific Grade Yes Yes
MANUFACTURING Batch-to-batch consistency Limited Excellent
Excellent
Moldability Excellent Good Good
Abrasive Yes No No
Mold shrinkage
Inconsistent,
warpage issue
Homogenous Homogenous
Raw material price Low High Moderate
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