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DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DUROMETER RANGE + FORMULATED
WITHOUT ANIMAL DERIVATIVES
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Overmolding_of_Thermoplastic_Elastomers_Engineered_solutions_for_consumer_product_differentiation.pdf
Selective commercial
grades of TPEs and developmental TPEs bond to crystalline polymers such as Acetal (POM), Nylon 6, Nylon
6,6, Copolyester , Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
The list is far from being
comprehensive of the available technical solution from our work.
Reference:
solutions that
1.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-tpes-post-consumer-recycled-content-automotive-windshields
Instead, the outer glass is recycled and the PVB is reclaimed and reprocessed for various uses, including an alternative raw material source for polymers.
About Shark Solutions
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
https://www.avient.com/news/dyneema-unveils-breakthrough-innovation-enable-weight-savings-20-protective-body-armor
Through molecular engineering, Dyneema® was able to innovate its third-generation fiber at the polymer level.
The seismic shift in performance enables body armor manufacturers to design soft armor vests 10–20% lighter than previous protective solutions.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation, and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/focusing-sustainable-future-avient-joins-bluesign-system-partner-dope-dyeing-fiber-colorants
As a bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER, Avient’s dope-dyeing (also known as spin-dyeing) solution is acknowledged as a more eco-conscious alternative to dye fibers or yarns.
With dope-dyeing, the colorant is in the form of concentrate pellets added to the polymer pellets during the extrusion and melting process.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-earns-2023-refocus-sustainable-innovation-design-award-pcr-color-prediction-service
Avient is fully committed to increasing opportunities to expand the use of recycled polymers, helping customers to incorporate or increase PCR content into new and existing applications,” said Mayendran Pillay, Director of Marketing for Color & Additives, U.S. and Canada, at Avient.
As a global leader in innovative sustainable solutions, Avient is dedicated to collaborating with customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals by enabling solutions that advance a circular economy and/or reduce their carbon footprint.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/idea/navigating-beyond-pfas
Polymer Additives
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Additives
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Consumer Staples
,
Healthcare
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Industrial
,
Packaging
,
Sustainability
Working with alternative hydrocarbon solutions, which are inherently less robust, requires more customization for a given application, possibly adding complexity to product solutions.
Non-PFAS Development Process and Solutions
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/let-s-get-circular?sust[]=1137
Recycle Solutions
This is where Avient’s sustainable material science solutions come into the picture.
This high-tech facility is helping us to understand the chemistry of polymers in the mechanical recycling process to see how and where problems occur.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=35
Delivering thermoplastic elastomer solutions for automotive applications.
Solutions for increasing rPET in packaging
Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/remafin-ep-white-masterbatches-for-pharma-application-bulletin_0.pdf
Avient products have not been designed for nor are they promoted or intended for use in:
(a) medical devices categorized by either the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the International Standards Organization (ISO) as an “implant” device; or “Permanent” as defined under
US Pharmacopoeia (USP) or ISO standards; or
(b) active implantable medical devices as defined in EU Directive 90/385/EEC as amended; or
(c) medical devices for “Long Term” use as defined in EU Directive 93/42/EEC as amended.
Without limiting the generality of this statement, Avient products shall not be used in any medical device application intended for:
(1) exposure to human tissue or body fluids for 30 days or greater;
(2) “plastic” (cosmetic or reconstructive) surgery use;
(3) reproductive implants or any birth control device; or
(4) any critical component in a permanently (greater than 30 days) implanted medical device that supports or sustains human life.
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device, including the suitability of all raw materials and
components used for its manufacture, and with all applicable laws and regulations.
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