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PFAS-free Mold-Release Additive Introduced by
Avient
Additive reduces cycle times
The additive integrates directly into plastic ma-
terials and migrates to the surface to facilitate
de-molding, helping to reduce cycle times and
boost productivity while protecting the mold and
manufactured plastic parts. Evoluscend is effec-
tive across a range of high-temperature poly-
mers, including PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, PPS,
and PEEK, said Avient. Furthermore, it can be
combined with polymer colorants where color
design is desired in a mold-release application.
aterials supplier Avient Corp. has in-
troduced a mold-release additive for Key features include:
Mhigh-temperature polymers that is for- ♦ High-temperature resistance across a range
mulated without intentionally added per- and of polymers, with a maximum service tem-
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new perature exceeding 150C;
Evoluscend additive, part of Avient’s Colorant
Chromatics portfolio, can be used to enhance ♦ a PFAS-free alternative to traditional prod-
the high-pressure injection molding process. ucts, supporting manufacturers' sustainabil-
ity goals and regulatory compliance initia-
PFAS chemicals, aka forever chemicals, are used tives;
in a broad range of products but have come un-
der scrutiny in recent years for their environ- ♦ lubrication properties, minimizing mold dam-
mental impact and potential health risks. Glob- age;
ally and domestically, regulatory agencies and ♦ enhanced de-molding, improving productiv-
legislative bodies are taking steps to reduce or ity and throughput.
eliminate their use.
Source – PLASTICS TODAY
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