These new and existing materials, additives, and colorants help to reduce energy use, increase the use of recycled content, and improve recycled material performance for applications in the packaging, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries.     Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch for polyolefin packaging applications is made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyolefin as a carrier resin, enabling a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100 percent PCR Avient will also exhibit its robust portfolio of healthcare materials, including: •    Distribution offerings including PP, PC and TPVs for medical labware, diagnostic kits, and diagnostic devices •    Customized high temperature materials for medical and/or food contact applications which meet ISO10993 biocompatibility and FDA requirements •    Low-retention additives and electrically conductive formulations for pipette tips

Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives for Automotives - Case Study Disinfectant Resistance for Medical Device Housings - Case Study Manufacturer boosts disinfectant resistance for medical device housings using Trilliant HC High Performance Formulations

Special formulations for medical applications Additive Solutions for Biopolymers: Cesa™ Bio These additives are created to enhance bioplastics so you can continue delivering top-end products to the market.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives Additives Ideas + Applications Explore

IVD Devices Medical Devices & Equipment Medical Device Trays and Kits

The injection-moldable Versaflex™ HC 3810 series is formulated without animal derivatives and offers a wide range of durometers to serve a variety of medical device applications.   OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Grades in the 60-90 Shore A durometer range can be used for IV connector caps, diagnostic testing devices, endoscopic caps, and similar applications.  

Discover how Avient's polymer colorants and additives can help increase the performance and appeal of nonwovens used in hygiene and medical applications Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications Learn more about our portfolio of colorants and additives for TPU in wire and cable applications

Featured healthcare material, colorant and additive solutions include:  Specialty sheet and rollstock: Valiant™ healthcare packaging solutions for sterile medical device trays and diagnostic kits include options with high barrier technology for pharmaceutical unit dosage and combination device packaging. Application-based material recommendations: PolyOne’s distribution team works with medical device customers to discover an outstanding combination of resources, technology expertise and material solutions to meet application needs.

A leading North American manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) hose for medical applications, including laser surgery, respiratory care and sleep apnea equipment, faced a challenge with its existing thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV). The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts:

A leading North American manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) hose for medical applications, including laser surgery, respiratory care and sleep apnea equipment, faced a challenge with its existing thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV). The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP. With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts: