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TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOTSAutomotive

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TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

PROCESS How your product is made.

AESTHETICS How your product looks and feels.

FUNCTION How your product works.

SIMPLE. STRAIGHTFORWARD.Look for the following symbols

to connect the power of each

technology with the possibility

it creates:

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THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Low VOC/Fog Elastomer Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS Density Modified Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations . . . . 5

EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Internally Lubricated Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites . . . . . . . . . 8

Thermally Conductive Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

POLYOLEFINSHigh Strength Polypropylene Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Low VOC Polypropylene Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

POLYMER ADDITIVES Anti-Microbial Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Anti-Static Additives & Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cycle-Time Reduction Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fabric-Look Special Effect Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Laser Marking Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Decorative Laser Marking Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Light Diffusion Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Foaming Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Scratch & Mar Resistant Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

POLYMER COLORANTS Highly Loaded Color Concentrates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Liquid Color Dosing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Artisanal-Look Concentrates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Granite Stone Speckle Effect Colorants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Molded-In Color/Metallic/Chrome Special Effects . . . . . . . . 25

Special Effect Colorants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ADVANCED COMPOSITES Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites . 27

Natural Fiber Composites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Thermoset Composite Pultrusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Unidirectional Fiberglass Composites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SERVICES Color Insight Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contract Manufacturing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Polymer Distribution Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Polymer Testing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Product Development and Design Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

LOW VOC/FOG ELASTOMER FORMULATIONS

TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

Automotive components that

benefit from improved VIAQ:

HVAC systems

Interior trays

Fasteners and clips

Externally tested to

VDA 278

Does not require pre-

drying or post heating

to reduce VOCs

VERSAFLEX™ LOThermoplastic elastomer

that reduces volatile

organic compounds

(VOCs) and fogging

compared to current TPE

technologies

WHAT IT DOESHelps satisfy Vehicle Interior

Air Quality (VIAQ) regulatory

requirements

Easily colored at machine

PROCESSESInjection Molding

(can be overmolded)

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DENSITY MODIFIED FORMULATIONS

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Applications that require

weight, radiation shielding,

or metal/lead alternatives:

Premium automotive interior

knobs

Luxury cosmetic caps

CT scanners and X-ray

machines

Non-lead bullets and projectiles

Material that offers

the heft, aesthetics

and luxurious feel

of metal

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Design flexibility

leads to cost savings

in production

Serves as an

environmentally

conscious alternative

to lead

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High-density polymer-metal

composite that can replace

die-cast or machined metal such

as aluminum or lead

Customizable densities based

on application need

WHAT IT DOESMaintains the desired component

weight in finished production

Easier to process than traditional

materials

Resists corrosion, fuels, oils and

other harsh chemicals

Maintains good impact strength

PROCESSES Extrusion, Injection Molding

STATIC DISSIPATIVE & ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FORMULATIONS

TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

Housings for ADAS components

such as sensors and electronic

control units

Reduces static buildup

with surface resistivity

between 100 to 1012

ohms/sq

Minimizes spark

Prevents EMI/RFI or

“crosstalk”

Reduced processing times

and costs by eliminating

the need for painting or

vacuum metallization

Enables functional

integration and part

consolidation

Lightweighting

STAT-TECH™

Short fiber-reinforced

conductive formulation

that protects against

electrostatic discharge

WHAT IT DOESProtection from static buildup

Integrated EMI/RFI shielding

Increased design freedom &

minimizes footprint

Lightweighting

PROCESSESInjection Molding,

Extrusion

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SURROUND™

Long fiber-reinforced conductive

formulation that prevents electromagnetic

and radio frequency interference

WHAT IT DOESIntegrated EMI/RFI shielding

Increased design freedom

Device housing miniaturization

Lightweighting and ease of processing

Durable and non-corrosive

PROCESSESInjection Molding, Extrusion

EMI/RFI SHIELDING FORMULATIONS

Housings for ADAS components

such as:

Electronic control units (ECUs)

Cameras

Sensors

Electrification components

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Prevents EMI/RFI or “crosstalk”

with surface resistivity between

100 to 102 ohms/sq

Integrated EMI/RFI shielding

eliminates the need for

secondary operations like

painting or vacuum metallization

Injection moldable material

enables thinner wall housings as

compared to aluminum

Reduced cycle times and overall

system cost reduction

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INTERNALLY LUBRICATED POLYMER

LUBRIONE™

Self-lubricating material with low

coefficient of friction and improved

wear-resistance

WHAT IT DOESCombines internal lubricants such

as PTFE, silicone and molybdenum

disulfide with a wide array of base

engineering resins

Reduces or eliminates the need for

external lubricants

Can include glass, carbon and/or

aramid reinforcements

PROCESSES Injection Molding, Extrusion

Ideal for applications that

involve mating surfaces or

extreme wear, including:

Gears

Sailboat rigging blocks

Pulleys

Bearings & bushings

Reduces friction,

noise, vibration and

heat buildup

Improves product

durability

Reduces maintenance

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Warmer to the touch

in outdoor applications

than metal

Parts are lighter

in weight than metal

counterparts

Mass reduction in

energy use

LONG FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES

Applications in which high

strength and lightweighting

are needed:

Automotive underhood and

body components

Structural components such

as housings and brackets

Outdoor goods such as ATVs

and sporting equipment

ONFORCE™ LFTEngineered thermoplastic

composite filled with long glass or

carbon fiber

WHAT IT DOESEnhances stiffness, toughness,

creep and fatigue performance

Provides good dimensional

stability

Provides better surface finish vs.

short-fiber polymers

Available in custom colors

PROCESSES Injection Molding

Lightweighting

and improved fuel

economy

Eliminates corrosion

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Allows designers to

integrate fasteners

and other features

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE FORMULATIONS

Applications that require heat

management:

Automotive advanced driver

assistance systems (ADAS)

housings and other underhood

components

Home appliances such as ice

makers and refrigerators

Electronics such as LED lighting

heat sinks and semiconductors

THERMA-TECH™

Filled polymer that

dissipates heat (not

insulative)

WHAT IT DOESUniformly dissipates heat

Provides increased design freedom

versus aluminum components

Lightweight and durable, and easier

to process than aluminum

Resistant to corrosion and oxidation



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Reduces part weight

Lowers cost versus

cast or machined

components

Prevents corrosion

Reduces assembly

costs due to part

consolidation

Extends product life

via effective thermal

management

MAXXAM™ HSTFilled polypropylene that

offers exceptional levels of

strength and stiffness

Lightweight solution

for structural

applications

Solves distortion

and warpage issues

HIGH STRENGTH POLYPROPYLENE FORMULATIONS

WHAT IT DOESProvides a lighter weight solution

for requirements with demanding

mechanical and thermal properties

Instrument panels

Roof racks

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while maintaining

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LOW VOC POLYPROPYLENE FORMULATIONS

MAXXAM™ LOTalc filled grade that reduces VOC

and odor

WHAT IT DOESProvides lower emissions with

inherent heat stabilization and

customizable physical property

balance


Underhood HVAC

automotive applications

Alignment with Vehicle Interior Air

Quality (VIAQ) regulations

More natural smelling vehicle

Reduced VOC and emissions

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WITHSTAND™

Polymer additive that retards

microbe growth

Used in polymer compounds across

a wide variety of resin types

WHAT IT DOESReduces bacterial, mold and fungus

growth on the surface and through

the thickness of the plastic parts

Doesn’t interfere with color or finish

Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration,

loss of mechanical properties, and other

detrimental effects of microbe growth

PROCESSESExtrusion, Injection Molding, Blow Molding,

Rotational Molding, ThermoformingStops odors—

products smell

better longer

Keeps things

looking newer

Extends

product life

Retards

spread of

microbes

ANTI-MICROBIAL ADDITIVES

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Applications that seek to

minimize odor-causing bacteria:

Car-share fleet interior parts

Bus and train seating and rails

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Eliminates additional

cleaning steps during

process and assembly

Improves

brand image

ANTI-STATIC ADDITIVES & FORMULATIONS

ONCAP™

Masterbatch or formulation

that dissipates static charge

in thermoplastic parts

WHAT IT DOESEnables parts to release and

separate quickly

Reduces cycle times,

maximizes throughput and

lowers operating costs

Can be combined with other

additives or colorants into a

single masterbatch

Masterbatch provides

semi-permanent anti-dust

performance

PROCESSES Extrusion, Injection Molding,

Blow Molding, Calendering

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Automotive interior

components

Underhood components

Electrical housings

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No need for

dusting on

car lots

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CYCLE-TIME REDUCTION ADDITIVES

ONCAP™ CTRAdditive concentrate that reduces

processing cycle times and

eliminates warpage

WHAT IT DOESImproves thermal conductivity,

cutting time for plastication

and cooling

Optimizes lubrication for faster

injection speed, mold release

and extruder output

Improves post-mold handling, can

eliminate secondary operations

Lowers processing temperatures

and energy consumption


Large automotive components

such as radiator shrouds, grilles

and fans

Large parts with complex

geometries

Increases manufacturing

efficiency and capacity

Reduces cost of production

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ONCOLOR™ FABRIC FXMasterbatch (colorant plus additive)

that produces an attractive part

with the appearance of fabric, but

without the hassle and cost of

applying textiles

One-step molding process

eliminates secondary

steps

Reduces scrap production

Simplifies logistics

FABRIC-LOOK SPECIAL EFFECT ADDITIVES

WHAT IT DOESImproves design freedom

Molds can be textured to resemble any

number of textile surfaces and effects

Compatible with wide range of

polymers, including ABS and PC/ABS

Automotive A-, B-

and C-pillars

Door pockets and

armrests

Headliners

Sun visors


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Improves durability—parts

are easier to clean

Significantly increases

perceived value

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FASTMARK™

Concentrated

custom-formulated

additive that enables

fast and consistent

laser marking

Incorporate in-line to

reduce cycle times

Opens new branding

opportunities for OEMs

LASER MARKING ADDITIVES

WHAT IT DOESWorks with laser marking equipment to provide

permanent alphanumeric character, graphic and/or

barcode information

Marks don’t fade over time

Doesn’t alter, damage or change electrical or

mechanical properties in sensitive devices

Delivers fast, non-contact, clear marks with no mess

Critical automotive parts

Personalization of

automotive parts

Wire & cable

Knobs & buttons

Gear shifts

PROCESSES Extrusion, Injection

Molding, Blow Molding

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Simplifies processes &

logistics versus printing

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DECORATIVE LASER MARKINGADDITIVES

ONCAP™ FASTMARK™

Concentrated custom-formulated

additive that enables fast and

consistent laser marking

WHAT IT DOESWorks with laser marking

equipment to provide permanent

alphanumeric character, graphic

and/or barcode information

Marks don’t fade over time

Doesn’t alter, damage or change

electrical or mechanical properties

in sensitive devices

Delivers fast, non-contact, clear

marks with no mess

PROCESSES Injection Molding, Extrusion,

Blow Molding

Mirrors

Instrument consoles

Exterior panels

Bumpers

Dashboards

Lets consumers

personalize their vehicles

Creates new custom

option for OEMs to offer

customers

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Supports branding,

for instance of new

car sharing services

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SMARTBATCH™

Masterbatch including

additive plus color to create

soft, pleasant lighting

Meets industry

demand for soft

interior lighting

Colors and effect

support branding

efforts

LIGHT DIFFUSION ADDITIVES

WHAT IT DOESPrevents harsh lighting in

interior and exterior lighting

Custom colors available

Solutions for a range of

transparent materials

Interior lighting

Brake lights

Turn signals

Back lighting of

components



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FOAMING AGENTS

ONCAP™

Liquid or solid formulations to

reduce density in components

WHAT IT DOESReduces density by up to 10%,

depending on the application

Parts maintain dimensions after

molding

Preserves strength and stiffness


Instrument panels

Bumpers

Underhood applications

Door panels

Air ducts

Wheel covers

Parts are lighter in weight

Supports OEM sustainability

measures

Uses less energy for transport

(due to weight reduction)

Helps increase range of

e-vehicles

No capital investment required

Savings can be readily quantified

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SCRATCH & MAR RESISTANT ADDITIVES

Instrument panel components

Steering wheel components

Carshare interior applications

ONCAP™

Polymer additive that

enhances resistance to

scratching, abrasion and

surface blemishes

WHAT IT DOESEnhances inherent abrasion performance

of base resins

Compatible across a wide range of

polymers and plastics processes

Especially effective when incorporated

into polyolefins

PROCESSES Extrusion, Injection Molding,

Blow Molding, Thermoforming


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Keeps products

looking newer longer

Enhances perceived

quality

Reduces shipping

damage

ONCOLOR™ SCHighly loaded color

concentrate

HIGHLY LOADED COLOR CONCENTRATES

WHAT IT DOESReduces color usage while

maintaining color and opacity

performance

Chromatic colors

High volume

olefin, PET, PS

applications

Packaging

Consumer

durables

PROCESSES Injection Molding,

Extrusion Blow Molding,

Extrusion

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Optimizes color usage

Supports greater use

of recyclate

Improves color tolerance

and opacity performance

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COLORMATRIX™ SELECTVolumetric dosing equipment

for dispensing liquid colorants

at the injection molding

machine or extruder

Eliminates changeover-

related down time

LIQUID COLOR DOSING SYSTEM

WHAT IT DOESPre-configured hardware and software system

can be placed in nearly any manufacturing facility

Provides high-level dosing accuracy and

controllability for all injection molding and

extrusion applications

Ensures continuous, consistent and accurate

dosing—even at very low addition rates

Can be used with most

production equipment

Appropriate for liquid

color injection systems

PROCESSES Extrusion, Injection

Molding

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Supports continuous

production

Enhances color consistency

and dispersion

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ONCOLOR™ FXColor concentrate that

produces a streaking

and marbling effect

PROCESSESInjection Molding,

Extrusion Blow

Molding, Extrusion

ARTISANAL- LOOK CONCENTRATES

WHAT IT DOESPolymers at different melt points

combine to form streaks and swirls

Highly process dependent

Available in many colors including

transparent and pearl

Creates one-of-a-kind parts

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Creates natural-looking

and expressive parts

Applications demanding

a distinctive, organic look,

such as:

Interior panels

Steering wheel

components

Blends

Knobs & controls

Unique appearance

for each part

Supports sustainability

branding

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GRANITE STONE SPECKLE EFFECT COLORANTS

ONCOLOR™ FXSpecialized masterbatch solution

featuring specks or flecks that don’t

melt away during molding process

WHAT IT DOESDifferent particle sizes and colors

can be added or mixed together

to create a unique look

More transparent resins will enhance

the visual impression

Will work with existing tooling


Interior trim

components

Knobs and handles

Bezels

Aligns with trend toward

more specialized/unique

products

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Creates the impression

of a more natural and

expressive product

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ONCOLOR™ FXMasterbatch with specialty pigments

that give it the high gloss, metallic-effect,

or chrome appearance of painted parts

WHAT IT DOESRealize beautiful, lightfast surfaces

without paint

PROCESSESInjection Molding

MOLDED-IN COLOR/ METALLIC/CHROME EFFECTS

Exterior trim

Bumpers

Grills

Mirror housings

Console components

Interior components

Step assists

Lateral siding

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Color extends through

the part, so scratches

are less visible than on

painted parts

Cost reduction of

>30% or more versus

painting of polymer

parts

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Simplified process;

parts exit mold

ready-for-use

None of the logistics

or environmental

hassles associated

with painting /

chrome plating

Provides

OEMs with an

environmentally

friendly

alternative

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SPECIAL EFFECT COLORANTS

ONCOLOR™ FXMyriad special-effect colorants that

include pearlescent, fluorescent,

metallic, signal colors and other

special effects

WHAT IT DOESIncorporated into the base resin

during processing

Used to achieve various effects and

surface finishes without secondary

processing or decorating

PROCESSES Injection Molding, Extrusion,

Blow Molding

Knobs and controls

Console components

Door features

Mirror housings

Seating components

Use signal colors to quickly orient

drivers (carsharing)

Create distinctive appearance

and finish

Eliminate cost and hassle of

secondary decoration

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CONTINUOUS FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES

POLYSTRAND™

Thermoplastic composite sheets,

tapes, laminates and sandwich panels

featuring continuous glass fiber

WHAT IT DOESProduces high strength-to-weight

ratio components

Increases design flexibility vs.

thermoset composites

Offers selective reinforcement

within the injection and compression

molding processes

Reinforcement direction can be

custom engineered in laminates

Allows secondary reforming

and recycling

PROCESSES Injection Overmolding,

Thermoforming

Truck floors, liners and

aerodynamic components

Automotive structural

components

Vehicle interior panels &

reinforcements

Replaces metal

without sacrificing

strength

Lightens components

Reduces energy

consumption

for greater

sustainability

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RESOUND™ NFPolymer filled with engineered,

bio-derived fibers

Up to 10% lower density than

glass-reinforced compounds

Creates lighter

weight products than

comparable solutions

Bio-derived

filler improves

sustainability

NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES

WHAT IT DOESParts maintain strength when challenged

Parts resist warping when exposed to heat

Can be colored

Recyclable

Low abrasiveness to tooling

Fast cycle times due to low molding temperature

Applications in which

sustainable, lightweight

materials are key:

Automotive Instrument

panels, consoles, door

handles and load floors

Lawn & garden products

Toys

Power tools

Sporting goods



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GLASFORMS™

Continuous fiber-reinforced

linear, constant cross section

composite profiles made

with fiberglass or carbon

fibers and thermoset resins

in automated, continuous

pultrusion process

Reduced weight

without loss of stiffness

Extremely corrosion

resistant

THERMOSET COMPOSITE PULTRUSIONS

WHAT IT DOESCustom shapes and profiles

Provides flexural modulus and rigidity

comparable to steel or aluminum

Excellent replacement for steel or

aluminum where weight reduction,

fatigue resistance and/or corrosion

resistance are required

Ideal for applications in which

high stiffness and light weight

are critical:

Automotive underbody

components

Trucking and trailer structural

components

Reinforcing bars or stiffeners

Ballistic resistant panels

Beam reinforcements for

bridges

Road markers and signposts

PROCESSES Fabrication

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Withstands fatigue

for extended product

life

Eliminates painting

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GORDON™ COMPOSITESContinuous fiberglass-epoxy laminate and

barstock manufactured in continuous pull-

forming process that optimizes mechanical

performance for reinforcing strength and

flexibility

WHAT IT DOESIdeal for applications which must withstand

repeated deep deflection cycles over time

without loss of strength or flexibility

Provides a superior balance of stiffness and

fatigue resistance

Provides excellent performance in extreme

and demanding applications

Replaces metal in structural applications

Reduces weight

PROCESSESFabrication, Secondary Finishing

UNIDIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS COMPOSITES

Automotive leaf springs

and stiffeners

Archery components such

as bow limbs

Prosthetic limbs

Battens for sailboats

Industrial springs for

vibratory conveyors

Snowboard and ski

reinforcements

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Enhances product safety

Provides exceptional failure

resistance

Eliminates corrosion

Extends product life in

harsh environments

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WHAT IT ISConsultation service and advice on polymer

colorants and materials

COLOR INSIGHTSERVICE

WHAT IT DOESServices include annual color forecasts, color

consultation, color expertise training, and color

benchmarking to map the impact of color in consumer

trends across a full spectrum of markets and uses

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Improves use of color as

a differentiator

Provides insights into trends

and consumer preference

Leverages innovations in color

and decorative techniques

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Ideal for customers seeking

to differentiate via color

Helps integrate color choices

early in the design process

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING SERVICE

TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

Ideal for manufacturers, in-house

compounding operations, polymer

formulators, resellers or distributors

who need to:

Find the compounding process that

will deliver the best formulary value

Enhance product line with specialty

compounds

Research new resin and additive

combinations

Optimize production efficiency

Reduce complexity of business

processes

Provides additional

capacity

Eliminates need for

capital investment

Provides process

selection and product

formulation support

Suitable for large or

small lot production

Includes color

matching, testing and

diagnostic services

WHAT IT ISManufacturing and toll compounding

service that extends production capacity

for cost effective new product creation

and added production capacity without

capital investment

WHAT IT DOESSeamless, confidential, and collaborative, this

service relies on an extensive supplier base,

internal production efficiencies and robust

distribution services to produce and deliver

materials where and when they are needed

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WHAT IT ISA global polymer distribution service

dedicated to assisting customers

with challenges related to product

design, material selection, processing,

manufacturing, and supply chain while

providing on-time delivery of materials

WHAT IT DOESDelivers more than 4,000 grades of

polymer resins from more than 25 suppliers

Helps customers solve pressing challenges

during product development and beyond

POLYMER DISTRIBUTION SERVICE

Applications where manufacturers,

contract manufacturers, molders

and processors might need to

simplify processes and cut costs

while delivering optimal results:

Healthcare and Medical

Device Manufacturing

Packaging

Consumer Goods

Transportation

and Automotive

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Just-in-time raw

material deliveries

Selection of regulatory-

compliant materials

Reduced scrap rates

Optimized designs for

reduced cycle times

Increased supply

chain efficiency

Streamlined logistics

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POLYMER TESTING SERVICE

WHAT IT ISA full-service polymer testing and

consulting service, with secure

systems to safeguard intellectual

property

WHAT IT DOESHelps customers understand, define

and develop solutions related to

polymer and plastic products

Isolates material and processing

problems

Scientists identify failure mechanisms,

qualify materials, and analyze material

performance

Ideal service for:

Validating/verifying

performance testing

Litigation support

Deformulation and/or

material identification

Failure analysis

New product testing

and analysis

Provides the expert advice to

keep projects moving ahead on

target, on time and within budget

Offers real-world solutions and

technical expertise

Customer-focused approach

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN SERVICE

WHAT IT ISIQ Design is an in house industrial

design service that supports select

customers with all aspects of new

product development, from concept

to production

WHAT IT DOESCapabilities include a full suite

of design services including

ethnography, user functionality,

product design and ideation, polymer

science, material selection, and design

for manufacturing support

Ideal for projects that

need to combine the

latest in innovative design

with advances in material

science and manufacturing

technology

Links design with

manufacturability

Speeds the design process

Enhances manufacturability

Shortens time to

market

Reduces new product

design errors

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applications, or the results obtained or obtainable using the information. Some of the information arises from

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properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. Values reported as “typical” or stated without

a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges

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