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DENTAL PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
T O O T H B R U S H E S
• Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs)
• Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality
• Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin
• Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production
bottlenecks
• Provided full antimicrobial functionality at
lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings
• Designed universal carrier that enabled
additive use across a variety of resins
• Reduced lead time over previous supplier
by one week, enabling customer to better
manage inventory levels and increase
production efficiencies
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + VERSATILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot Intraoral Scanner.pdf
SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT OEM
I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R
• Chemical and impact resistance
• Customized pre-colored solutions
• Color and dimension stable after sterilization
• Minimum color deviation and easy to process
• Technical support and color expertise
• Offered bright white and customized pre-
colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for
intraoral scanner head and body parts
• Provided a solution that can withstand up to
1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical
and excellent impact resistance
• Met customer request for color stability after
processing and biocompatible compliance
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RESISTANCE + CUSTOMIZED COLORS
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S U RG I C A L
I N S T RU M E N T O E M
D E N T A L S C A L E R
• Attain an extreme white color to appear hygienic and
aesthetically pleasing
• Ability to laser mark the brand
• Maintain impact resistance
• Achieved a clean, bright white color that
provided a more pleasing experience for
patients
• Allowed scaler to be laser marked for brand
identification
• Met the need for impact resistance and
successfully passed the drop test
requirements
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
AESTHETICS + PERFORMANCE
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Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English
SYRINGE
MANUFACTURER
D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E
P L U N G E R
• USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant
• Sterilize by gamma & EtO
• Long-term sealing performance
• Low coefficient of friction (COF)
• Consistent performance across barrel sizes
• Provided a formulated solution that met
rigorous medical application requirements
• Improved global supply continuity
• Increased process efficiency by replacing
previous thermoset material with TPE
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + PERFORMANCE
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AVIENT SOLUTION
LEADING EV
MANUFACTURER
C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P
• Good abrasion resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Nice surface finish
• Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS
• Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical
resistance (including to ethanediol), and better
appearance than the incumbent TPV solution
• Eliminated a secondary process through two-
shot injection molding with good adhesion to
PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles
• Offered quick technical support to accelerate
the product development
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING
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Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
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WIRELESS
CHARGER BRAND
W I R E L E S S C H A R G E R
• Good surface finish
• UV and stain resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• Bonding to PC
• Provided total solution for product with
excellent surface results plus on-site
technical support to improve customer’s
yield
• Improved excellent UV and stain resistance
performance to meet stringent requirements
• Delivered outstanding anti-abrasion and
anti-scratch performance
Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
NON-BLOOMING SOLUTION
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VIROSPACK
C O S M E T I C D R O P P E R S
• Improved chemical resistance
• Hardness 45 – 50
• Natural/transparent color
• Food contact compliance
• REACH compliance
• Provided dedicated customer service
resources
• Reduced cycle time while maintaining
similar mechanical properties
• Provided a material with easy molding
• Enhanced chemical resistance to oil in
extreme conditions
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + COMPLIANCE
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POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2 which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ANTI-STATIC + WEAR RESISTANCE
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artery tourniquet
A RT E RY TO U R N I Q U E T
M A N U FAC T U R E R
G A S K E T O F R A D I A L A R T E R Y
H E M O S T A T
• Super soft feeling
• Increased production efficiency by simple injection process
• High transparency
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Formulated solutions to comply with FDA
regulation for skin contact
• Provided easy molding and assembling by
onsite technical and customized durometer
Customized Versaflex™ TPEs
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY + SOFT FEELING
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NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier
provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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