https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202015%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
On May 30, 2013, we sold our vinyl dispersion, blending and suspension resin assets (Resin Business)
to Mexichem Specialty Resins Inc.
The distribution of polymer resin is also highly competitive.
Vice President, Epoxy Specialties Resins of Hexion Inc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/glasforms-improved-adhesion-product-bulletin.pdf
Glasforms™ Improved Adhesion Formulations
Glasforms™ thermoset pultruded composites
featuring improved adhesion resin formulations
provide enhanced adhesive properties that enable
exceptional bonding performance for end products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/polystrand-rome-snowboard-bindings-case-study-1.pdf
The design team at Rome worked closely with the
Avient advanced composites technical team and a
local thermoformer, trialing various combinations of
engineered resin and reinforcement, fiberglass content,
and laminate configurations.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/colormatrix-lcx-for-ebm-product-bulletin.pdf
ColorMatrix
LCX dispersions are designed to minimize and
eliminate screw slip, streaking and specking, all
while generating cost-to-color savings through
processing efficiencies that include:
• Handling efficiency – bulk distribution,
individual feed stations
• Inventory reduction – less inventory
and required floor space
• Process efficiency – improved color
change times
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Highly concentrated pigment dispersions
specifically for EBM processing
• Provides dimensional stability by utilizing more
resin instead of fillers
• Reduces costs through handling
and processing efficiencies
• Customization available for design
and product handling
• Can be formulated in combination with
a wide selection of additive technologies
to meet performance needs
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
ColorMatrix LCX Liquid Dispersions for EBM
processing are well suited for the following:
• Monolayer applications
• LDR less than 3%
• Large volume whites and blacks
• Tints
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cesa Fiber Additives Soft Touch Effect Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY BENEFITS
• Highly dispersed additives with high efficacy
at low to moderate dosages
• Excellent compatibility with the application
resin
• Non-phenolic and non-phthalate additives
• Formulated without animal-derived substances
• Food contact compliance according to US FDA
and EU norms
• OEM approvals for hygiene products
• Can be combined with colors into a single
combination concentrate for convenience
• Product guidance and technical assistance
from our experts
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/OnColor Lux Colorants for Glow-In-The-Dark Effects Product Bulletin.pdf
APPLICATIONS
• Automotive, consumer products, E&E products
• PP, ABS, PC co-polyester, PA6, PA 66, PA12, and
others on request
KEY BENEFITS
• Up to 10 hours glow depending on resin,
activation energy, and pigment loading
• Unlimited repetition of energy accumulation
and emission process
• Excellent temperature and chemical stability
• Excellent weathering fastness and lightfastness
• Limited influence on mechanical properties
• Formulated with low-concern substances
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/smart-colorants-infographic.pdf
COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS
SMART COLORANTS:
MAKING THE MOST OF COLOR
SOLID COLORANTS LIQUID COLORANTS
Available based on many
different carrier resins
Clean, easy handling + feeding
Designed + engineered for
compatible polymer matrix
More effective for
low letdown ratios
Highly accurate dispensing
Can be processed
at lower temperatures
COLOR
STRATEGY
BEST
PRACTICES
EXPANDING
COLORANT OPTIONS
Avoid limiting yourself to either
solid or liquid forms, and focus
on the requirements of the end
application instead
• Widen your materials and
applications possibilities
• Achieve the desired
effect for each part
• Optimize productivity
and system costs by
matching the right colorant
type to the project
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Further differentiate and add value to your products
• Examples include: metallic, pearlescent, chrome look,
edge glow, sparkle/glitter, neon/fluorescent look,
woodgrain/stone/camouflage
SELECTING + SIZING
COLORANT EQUIPMENT
Both liquid and solid
colorants can be used in
the same production facility
• Use the right colorant
to significantly impact
production and offer
improvements in terms
of efficiency and quality
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Colorants _ Additives for Appliances Brochure.pdf
Only the required
quantities of masterbatches and base resins need to be
stored which reduces the risk of slow-moving stocks.
Recycled Content &
Recyclability
We offer color concentrates that use post-consumer
recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene
(PS) as carrier resin.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
These materials combine the unique benefits
of internal lubricants such as PTFE, silicone and molybdenum disulfide with a wide array of base engineering
resins.
BASE
RESIN
PPA PC PSU PES PPS
CO-
POLYMER
ACETAL
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
550–580
(288–305)
520–560
(271–293)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone
560–600
(293–316)
530–570
(277–299)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone
580–620
(304–327)
550–580
(288–305)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle
575–615
(302–324)
550–600
(288–316)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
560–600
(293–316)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
150–225
(66–107)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Allowable
Moisture
%
< 0.05 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.04 < 0.02 0.15–0.20 < 0.02 0.10–0.20
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
These materials are based on select
engineering thermoplastic resins that are formulated with reinforcing additives such as carbon fiber, glass fiber and glass beads.
Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS
Co-
polymer
Acetal
PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
550–580
(288–305)
550–590
(288–310)
600–640
(316–338)
630–660
(332–338)
550–580
(288–304)
350–370
(177–188)
660–700
(349–371)
440–490
(227–254)
Center Zone
560–600
(293–316)
570–600
(300–316)
620–670
(327–354)
650–680
(343–360)
560–615
(293–324)
380–390
(193–200)
700–730
(371–388)
470–510
(243–266)
Front Zone
580–620
(304–327)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
670–730
(354–388)
590–630
(310–332)
390–430
(200–221)
720–750
(382–400)
490–540
(254–282)
Nozzle
575–615
(302–324)
580–630
(304–322)
630–680
(332–360)
680–700
(360–371)
600–625
(316–330)
380–415
(193–213)
720–750
(382–400)
520–570
(271–300)
Melt
Temperature
575–615
(302–324)
580–625
(304–330)
625–675
(330–358)
650–710
(343–377)
600–625
(316–330)
370–410
(188–210)
670–740
(354–393)
520–570
(271–300)
Mold
Temperature
250–300
(121–150)
175–240
(80–116)
190–300
(88–150)
225–325
(107–164)
250–325
(121–164)
190–250
(88–121)
290–375
(143–190)
150–200
(66–93)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
1.0–3.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
50–90
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 175
(80)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system
* Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.