New Polymer Colorants Derived from Recycled Content Available from Avient

August 27, 2024

New OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants from Avient are derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires and more, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon black formulations.

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CLEVELAND – August 27, 2024—Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the launch of OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires. They offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations and can help manufacturers reduce their product carbon footprint (PCF).

OnColor REC Polymer Colorants can perform comparably to traditional carbon black in plastics. They are versatile, can be used in multiple resins, and are available in standard and custom color formulations. Additionally, they meet strict regulatory requirements, passing Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards and certification by TÜV Rheinland. Proposition 65 letters are also available.

"We are excited to announce the launch of OnColor REC Polymer Colorants in response to our customers' growing demand for sustainable colorant options," said Felipe Reichert, Global Marketing Director for Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation. "This product underscores our commitment to sustainability and innovation, providing our customers with high-performance, eco-conscious solutions."

OnColor REC Polymer Colorants are available in the United States and Canada for use in a wide range of industries and applications, including automotive, wire and cable, building and construction, appliances, electrical and electronics, industrial molding applications, textiles and fabrics, and office furniture. A PCF calculation for using them is available upon request.

For more information about OnColor REC Polymer Colorants and to request a PCF calculation, please visit www.avient.com or call 1-844-4AVIENT.

About Avient

• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility 

Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care^®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work^®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

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Media Contact
Nicole DeChant
Avient Corporation
nicole.dechant@avient.com