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Color & Additives

/N#AP™ Additives for "LOW -OLDING Enhancing the functional performance and processing efficiency of blow molded thermoplastic parts "LOW -OLDING Blow molding is a highly dynamic process, with small changes in operating variables and specifications making the difference in overall program success. PolyOne understands these dynamics and comes prepared to solve a variety of processing problems with a complete toolbox of OnCap™ polymer additives. From raw material blending to molding operations, from packaging to distribution and out to the retail shelf, PolyOne representatives can help you reduce operating costs and improve the marketability of your finished product. 1

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6 /VERCOME BLOW MOLDING PROCESS CHALLENGES WITH /N#AP™ additive concentrate solutions

1. Challenge – Reduce polymer 8. Challenge – Bottles stick content without the use of filters. together due to electrostatic Solution – Add Polyfoam™ blowing forces during filling. agent to back out prime polymer Solution – Add antistat to reduce from part. This leads to reduced static charge in the parts. The part weight and cost without improved filling efficiencies result affecting physical properties. in higher throughput and lower cost of product. 2. Challenge – Excessive scrap generated during startup and 9. Challenge – Product goes shutdown. obsolete in storage due to content Solution – Use Multi-Purge™ fading in transparent containers. concentrate between color runs to Solution – Add UV filter to thoroughly clean machine internals, reduce the impact of light on which facilitates rapid color package contents, ultimately changeover with minimal scrap, decreasing inventory carrying reducing operating costs. costs and improving production efficiencies (larger batch sizes). 3. Challenge – Unable to run at higher temperatures without 10. Challenge – Plastic protective producing yellowed parts. outer wrap sticks to finished parts. Solution – Add antioxidant to Solution – Add slip agent to create avoid burning the polymer. a lubricating layer between the The ability to run at higher outer wrap and part. Consumer 10 11 temperatures improves cycle satisfaction rises because parts times and throughput rate. are easy to open, leading to increased sales revenue. 4. Challenge – Drag lines are evident in the finished part. 11. Challenge – Dust accumulates 8 9 Solution – Add antiblock to prevent on finished parts, hurting colorant and resin accumulation on marketability at the retail level. the die. Improving part aesthetics Solution – Add antistat to reduce increases sales and reduces the static forces that help hold customer returns. dust on the part. The product on the shelf is perceived as fresh and 5. Challenge – Bottles are sticking more appealing, leading to to the mold, hindering cycle times. increased sales. Solution – Add lubricant to reduce friction and allow parts to release 12. Challenge – Micro-organisms grow freely from the mold, resulting in on the surface of a part that has reduced product cost as cycle times shared users. increase and scrap rates decline. Solution – Add antimicrobial to eliminate or reduce algae, bacterial 12 13 14 6. Challenge – Inconsistent stretch or fungal growth on parts, which ratio in PET preforms. results in the ability to capture Solution – Add optical brightener higher margin as improved hygiene to absorb IR energy and yield more is advertised to consumers. consistent performs. Cycle times can be decreased as fewer 13. Challenge – Black specks appear defective parts are produced. periodically in finished parts, resulting in customer returns. 7. Challenge – Ink jet printing is Solution – Add antioxidant to difficult to read with reduced avoid degradation of base resin traceability in case of product recall. during startup. The improved Solution – Use Fast Mark™ laser aesthetics lead to reduced returns marking to give permanent marks and increased sales. without the use of consumables. Consumers can easily read marks, 14. Challenge – Parts have a dull which enhances compliance with chromatic, yellowed appearance. labeling while cost of product Solution – Add optical brightener is reduced. to create a whitening effect and increase the chromatic value, allowing an increased ability to market product as “premium” and garner higher margins. PolyOne Color & Additives provides custom color technology and processing solutions that enhance brand recognition for leading industrial and consumer goods around the world. Our rapid prototyping and delivery of globally consistent products and services, coupled with innovative technical expertise, have positioned PolyOne as a leader in the concentrates business. PolyOne solutions include:

s /N#AP™ !DDITIVE #ONCENTRATES A full range of additive solutions to help improve processing efficiencies and/or enhance the functional performance of finished parts.

s /N#OLOR™ #OLOR #ONCENTRATES A dazzling array of catalog and custom colors available in a wide variety of special effects, such as pearlescent, fluorescent, granite or metallic.

s /N#OLOR 3MARTBATCH™ #OLOR  !DDITIVE #ONCENTRATES A combination of color and additive concentrates available in a single masterbatch formulation to simplify operations and logistics.

s /N#ALL 3- 3PECIALIZED 3ERVICES Professional services include color design centers, virtual color matching, color use audits, physical and analytical testing, and rapid response delivery.

PolyOne meets the needs of customers serving a wide range of industries, including packaging, consumer, healthcare, transportation, industrial, building and construction, wire and cable, electrical and electronics, appliances and textiles. Plastics processing expertise includes blow molding, injection molding, compression molding, rotomolding, extrusion, thermoforming and film processing.

To find out how OnCap™ polymer additives can help address your blow molding challenges, contact your local PolyOne representative or sales office.

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