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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
S T E T H O S C O P E S
• Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips
• Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for
stethoscope tubing
• Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process
and performance requirements
• Deliver effective communication and cross-functional
collaboration
• Offered dependable silicone paste colorants
that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization
• Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce
tackiness and support product longevity
• Collaborated internally to align all materials and
provide color consistency across components
• Supported fast color changes and met quality
specifications through constant communication
and technical expertise
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and
CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTIONS
COLOR HARMONIZATION + DEPENDABILITY
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OnColor™ HC and OnColor™ HC Plus
Colorants for Healthcare
OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants have been
specially formulated for the healthcare industry.
Prompt, precise, custom color
matching is also available.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Polymer colorants formulated specifically for
healthcare product applications
• Meets and exceeds various material
performance requirements including
FDA 21 CFR, ISO 10993 and USP Class VI
• HC Plus colorants certified for bio-compatibility
• Available as pre-color, concentrate,
masterbatch or Smartbatch™ combined
colorant/additive solution
• Wide range of colors, striking special effects
and custom color matching
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants are an
excellent choice for medical devices and parts,
pharmaceutical or cosmetic packaging, and many
other healthcare related polymer applications.
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Avient Colorants MX S.A de C.V.
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Shanghai,
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Haoxiang Road , 518104 Shenzhen,
Avient Corporation Design and Manufacture of Colorants and Additives Concentrates and
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and leave the competition in your wake.
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TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft Touch Feel, Wet Grip, Durable Performance,
Reduced Heat Transfer
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
UV Blocking Additives, “Cooler to the Touch” Colorants
METAL REPLACEMENT
High Impact Resistance, Durability,
Vibration Damping Properties,
Weight Reduction, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Long Glass Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Chemical Foaming Agents
WOOD REPLACEMENT & WEIGHT REDUCTION
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Resistance to Chemicals and Moisture
Degradation, Strong Adhesive Properties for Simplified Installation
SOLUTION: Composite Sandwich Panels, Chemical Foaming Agents,
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Technology, Continuous Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Tape & Laminates, Pultruded Composite Profiles
HIGH IMPACT DURABILITY
High Strength Performance,
Localized Reinforcement,
Material Reduction
SOLUTION: Continuous Fiber
Reinforced Thermoplastic
Tape & Laminates
CORROSION &
MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Extended Performance,
Low Moisture Uptake, Durability
SOLUTION: Moisture-Resistant
Long Fiber Reinforced Composites,
Corrosion Resistant Additives,
Composite Sandwich Panels
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color and Special Effects,
Paint Replacement,
Color Fade Protection
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer
Colorants, UV Blocking Additives,
Antioxidant Additives,
Molded-In-Color Metallics,
Scratch & Mar Additives,
Laser Marking Additives,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss
Thermoplastics
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-fx-special-effect-colorants
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Glendale, AZ 85307
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics Activity: Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics
Facility: Avient Corporation - Kennesaw, GA
8155 Cobb Center Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Facility: Avient Corporation - LaPorte, IN
707 Boyd Blvd
LaPorte, IN 46350
Activity: Design and manufacture of specialty inks and specialty coatings.
Wischodnia 6
Kutno 99-300
Poland
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and
Activity: Design and Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and
Facility: Avient Corporation - Berea, OH
680 N.
Rocky River Drive
Berea, OH 44017
Facility: Avient Corporation - Assesse, Belgium (CAI & SEM)
2 Rue Melville Wilson
Assesse 5330
Belgium
Activity: Liquid Colorants and Additives for Plastics Activity: "Design of color concentrates, precolors, and compounds for
fluoropolymer and high temperature polymers, LSFOH (low
smoke and fume, zero halogen compounds), and Specialty
Compounds
Manufacture of Color and Additive Concentrates and Specialty
Compounds"
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Kroklundsvagen 346
Ödkarby AX-22320
Finland
Facility: Avient Corporation - Bethel, CT
19 Francis J Clark Circle
Bethel, CT 06801
Activity: Manufacture of colorants and compounds for fluoropolymer and
high temperature polymers
Activity: Design and Manufacture of colorants and compounds for
fluoropolymer and high temperature polymers.
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Industrial Valle del Cinca
S/N Apartado E-22300
Barbastro Spain
Berea, OH
Liquid Colorants and Additives for Plastics , 680 N.
Ezcabarte calle H Nº3
31194 Oricain Spain
Toluca, Mexico
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COLOR SMART PURPLE PEARL
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1137
WHITE WATER COLOR
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4188
PP BLACK C PRE-COLOR
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1990
COLOR VIVE RED PP 2