Avient Corporation

PolyOne Acquires Clariant Color Masterbatches, Renames Company
On the same day of its acquisition of Clariant’s color masterbatches business, PolyOne also announced that going forward, it will be known by the name ‘Avient’.

Additives: Cost-Effective Colorants for Wire & Cable Applications
PolyOne’s OnColor WC Choice wire & cable colorants said to achieve required performance levels cost effectively.

Additives: Processing Aid for PET and rPET Preforms
PolyOne’s ColorMatrix AAzure processing aid for PET and rPET preforms boasts added acetaldehyde (AA) control capabilities.

Materials: ECCOH for Optical Fiber Cables (OFC)
PolyOne’s new specialized ECCOH grades for OFC boast enhanced chemical resistance and improved productivity.

PolyOne to Boost Production of Recycled Nylon and Biobased TPEs in Europe
Capacity of both PolyOne’s Nymax post-industrial recycled nylons and ReSound OM biobased TPEs will be increased in Europe.

PolyOne Expands Production of OnFlex TPEs to North America
PolyOnes OnFlex LO and AF TPE grades are useful for a broad range of automotive applications.

Materials: Unusual Crosslinkable Elastomers Outperform TPVs, Silicones and Thermoset Rubbers
PolyOne’s new Barricade Elastomers offer high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing and lighter weight.

Materials:Laser Weldable Nylon 66 Compound for Broad Range of Applications
PolyOne’s new laser weldable Bergamid nylon 66 formulation tailored to automotive, consumer goods and medical devices. 

Additive: Non-Nylon Based, Low-Haze Oxygen Scavenger for PET
PolyOne’s ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, designed for rigid PET packaging, boasts lower haze and reduced impact on the PET recycle stream.

Reflection is Key to PolyOne's Color Inspiration 2021+ Color Trends Forecast
Four dynamic color palettes forecasted by PolyOne, each tied to ‘reflection’ on our lifestyle, environment and choices.

Additives: Unusual Chrome Colorant for High-End PET Products
Clariant’s NewAesthetix liquid-look chrome colorant is the first in this new portfolio of unique color and effects. 

Materials: TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
PolyOne’s Versaflex HC BT218 addresses increased interest in silicone alternatives.

PolyOne to Acquire Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business
Early synergies and innovation opportunities are seen by PolyOne in the forthcoming acquisition of Clariant Masterbatches. 

Additives: Novel Process Aid for rPET and PET Preforms
PolyOne’s ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Reheat boosts thermal stability and color stability of rPET.

PolyOne to Divest Performance Products & Solutions Business Segment
Broad range of Geon PVC portfolio, Maxxam PP compounds and manufacturing services under PP&S included in recently signed agreement.

Materials: PPE-Based Compounds for 5G Base Station Antennas
New polymer formulations in response to highly innovative fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network development that will help increase speed to market and design flexibility for 5G base station antenna manufacturers have been unveiled by PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio.

A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics
Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.

Colorants: New System Allows Custom Liquid-Color Matching by Molders
PolyOne and 3M collaborate on quick recipe generation and mixing/dosing of liquid colors for in-house color matching by short-run injection molders.