Avient Launches Two New Polymer Solutions to Support Sustainability in Automotive and Consumer Applications

Avient’s new reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) incorporate recycled content from polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from broken vehicle windshields and laminated architectural glass to support a circular economy. Also announced are two new Edgetek™ PKE non-halogen flame retardant (NHFR) formulations made with polyketone, which can have a lower carbon footprint compared to polyamide 6 reinforced materials, and are pre-colored in orange for high-voltage connectors in electric vehicles.Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced new engineered polymer solutions that can improve the sustainability of automotive applications. First, two additional grades have been added to the reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio. Both grades are formulated with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from automotive glass by Shark Solutions. Also announced are two new Edgetek PKE polyketone (PK) grades with non-halogen flame retardants (NHFRs). Applications for reSound REC TPEs include automotive exterior and under-hood components, while Edgetek PKE NHFR formulations are specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) components, including connectors.

Avient and IVCC Accelerate Formulation Development of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets for Malaria Control

According to the World Health Organization, children under 5 are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 67% (274,000) of all malaria deaths worldwide in 2019.
(Photo Credit: Disease Control Technologies, LLC, AVIPR003)According to the World Health Organization, every year there are more than 200 million new cases of malaria, with children under 5 the most vulnerable group affected by the disease. Avient is working together with IVCC, a not-for-profit Product Development Partnership (PDP) based in the UK, to step up the global fight to eradicate malaria and tackle insecticide resistance. Avient and IVCC are creating a new masterbatch production laboratory in Guangzhou, China to support research and development of novel, active insecticide ingredients for long-lasting insecticidal treated nets (LLINs).

New Rejoin PCR Masterbatch Makes 100 Percent PCR a Reality for Polyolefin Packaging

New Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch can be used for polyolefin packaging in a range of customizable colors and special effects.
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Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the launch of Rejoin PCR Masterbatch for polyolefin packaging applications. Made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyolefin as a carrier resin, Rejoin PCR Masterbatch can enable a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100 percent PCR.

Avient to Expand Color Concentrate Capabilities in Vietnam

Avient to Expand Color Concentrate Capabilities in Vietnam.
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Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, will complete an expansion of existing production capabilities for color concentrates at its Binh Duong site in Vietnam by next month. The move will improve speed-to-market and service level for local customers seeking unique color solutions to enhance aesthetics and appeal of high-quality end products.

Avient ColorForward Experts Predict Pandemic Likely to Influence Color Preferences, Even in 2022

Avient ColorForward™ experts predict pandemic likely to influence color preferences, even in 2022.
(Photo Avient, AVIPR006)Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced that Avient ColorWorks has launched ColorForward 2022. This 16th edition of the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry marks its debut within Avient, which was formed this year from legacy businesses PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatch.