Data-first polymer compound selection for converters, OEMs, and procurement teams. Open Spec Library
Avient engineered compounds

Avient Plastic Processing Specs. Color, TPE, Additive Data.

Specify masterbatch, engineered colorants, thermoplastic elastomers, and packaging additives from a concise technical starting point. No broad claims. Just families, tolerances, regulatory paths, and next steps for production review.

Polymer pellets and color concentrate lab tray
Selector inputs

Three tabs. The data a processor asks for first.

CarrierPE, PP, PET, PVC, PC, PA, ABS matched to process window.
LetdownDefined by opacity, wall thickness, and target color delta.
UseRigid packaging, caps, closures, films, sheets, and molded parts.
HardnessShore A and Shore D ranges for grip, seal, overmold, and soft-touch parts.
ProcessingInjection molding, extrusion, co-extrusion, and insert overmolding.
TargetsCompression set, tensile profile, colorability, and substrate adhesion.
FunctionsUV, antimicrobial, oxygen barrier, laser marking, slip, anti-block, and flame retardance.
DeclarationsFood-contact, REACH, RoHS, USP, and customer-specific statements by grade.
OutputRecommended loading range, base resin compatibility, and handling notes.
Product families

Listed for fast comparison, not browsing.

Color masterbatch pellets

Colorant Masterbatch

Carrier-matched concentrate for packaging, consumer goods, fibers, and molded technical parts.

Delta E target / carrier resin / letdown ratio
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Thermoplastic elastomer strips

Thermoplastic Elastomers

TPE compounds for overmolded grips, seals, medical components, tubing, and flexible packaging details.

Hardness / compression set / adhesion
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Packaging additive resin samples

Packaging Additives

Functional additive concentrates for barrier, UV stability, antimicrobial performance, slip, and processing control.

Function / loading / compliance route
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Operating logic

Six measurable checkpoints before a grade moves forward.

01

Carrier Match

Base resin and process temperature are checked before color or additive selection.

02

Compliance Route

Food-contact, medical, electrical, and regional declarations are mapped early.

03

Process Window

Extrusion, molding, film, sheet, and overmolding conditions define the grade shortlist.

04

Lot Traceability

Production lots can be tied to color standard, additive package, and documentation set.

05

Application Review

Use case, wall thickness, contact medium, and durability target are captured in one request.

06

Datasheet Output

Processors receive a concise grade path, typical properties, and test next steps.

Documentation

Certification signals are listed with the decision they support.

ISO

Quality System References

Useful when procurement needs an auditable supplier route for repeat plastic processing programs.

REACH

Substance Declarations

Supports European supply chains that require SVHC and restricted substance review before sampling.

RoHS

Electrical Component Screening

Applied when colorants or compounds are specified into housings, connectors, and accessory parts.

FDA

Food Contact Pathways

Used for packaging applications where resin, additive, and intended contact condition must align.

Send the resin, process, and target property.

Avient can route the request to color, additive, TPE, or packaging material review without a long intake cycle.