At Fakuma 2024, Avient Corporation launched its new Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations, a new technology that offers more sustainable painting processes for high-performance polymer applications with enhanced aesthetic and unique metallic effects.

New Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations from Avient.

The Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations produces molded parts with brilliant metallic effect in gold, silver, and bronze without any secondary processing.

In contrast to traditional painting processes, injection molding with metallic effect pre-colored thermoplastic materials has lower energy requirements and lower VOC emissions, making these Colorant Chromatics pre-colored solutions more sustainable.

Collaboration with BASF

This new technology also reinforces Avient’s collaboration with BASF in offering the global market metallic-colored grades of Ultrason high-performance polymers.

BASF’s Ultrason polyarylethersulfones (PAES) can provide ultra-high temperature and chemical resistance combined with excellent mechanical performance for parts in industries such as household, aerospace, and healthcare.

This makes it an excellent choice for stylish and reusable household and catering applications subject to multiple sterilization cycles and repeated cleaning.