https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations_Functional Additives for IVD Devices Bulletin.pdf
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION
REAGENT
CONTAINERS/
KITS
PIPETTE/
LABWARE
SELF-TESTING/
POCT
INSTRUMENT/
ACCESSORIES
Colorants for coding
for lab automation/
identification
Wide range of colors in various polymers,
available in ready-to-use formulation or
concentrate adapted to your process
Colors –
low migration/
interference
Ready-to-use formulation to avoid
interference with analytical tests;
extractable metal data
Colors – biologically
evaluated
Reduced risk of non compliance to current
and proposed regulations such as IVDR
Color in PP, ABS, PC
and high temperature
polymers with
UL listings
Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates
supporting Underwriters Laboratory
requirements of electric enclosures
Antistatic for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use
formulation; fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Clarifying PP
Sorbitol-free, minimizing
potential migration
Laser marking for
UDI replacing ink
printing/labels
Activation of the polymer to laser energy
give high contrast solvent-free,
high speed identification
Laser welding for fast,
reliable assembly of
a range of polymers
Custom concentrates and ready-to-use
formulations for optically transparent
and opaque colors while allowing laser
transmission/absorption
Nucleation of
semicrystalline
polymers e.g.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/goals-commitments/message-vp-sustainability
Several years ago we set ambitious 2030 sustainability targets that outline our commitments related to climate change, waste, product innovation, and supplier engagement, as well as a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Launched Avient’s Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Mapping Service, 3rd party certified by TÜV Rhineland
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/barrier-and-scavenger-additives/colormatrix-aazure-acetaldehyde-control-technology-pet
It reduces carbon emissions while also reducing preform AA, which helps to minimize the risk of off-taste in bottle contents.
ColorMatrix AAzure allows for further optimization in the bottle blowing process, producing a better quality bottle with improved mechanical strength, while also reducing carbon emissions.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/belt-hose-reinforcement-yarn
Carbon Fiber
Twisted carbon fiber cord with Bondcoat adhesion promotion
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-bio-bio-based-polyamide-solutions
These bio-based nylon grades utilize up to 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw and wheat, and reduce the carbon footprint value significantly at the beginning of the product lifecycle, improving overall lifecycle analysis.
Reduce carbon footprint value
https://www.avient.com/news/apr-recognizes-oncolor-nir-sortable-colorants-avient-preferred-recyclability
Dark packaging, traditionally using colorants containing carbon black, is a popular choice for brand owners.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-nymax-bio-low-water-absorption-and-bio-based-polyamides
Renewable, plant-based raw materials, have been shown to offer significantly lower product carbon footprint values than typical petroleum-based feedstock.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/colormatrix-ultimate-uv390r-light-barrier-rpet
With an improved reheat performance, the solution also aids in reducing carbon footprint, and has no impact on the recyclability stream.
Reduced energy consumption – reduced carbon emissions
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-its-expanding-portfolio-long-fiber-thermoplastics-chinaplas-2019
Formulations are available with glass, carbon or specialty fiber reinforcements, including glass/carbon hybrids, in engineering polymers ranging from polypropylene to PEEK.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-compl-t-pke-materials-offer-additional-sustainable-alternatives-polyamides
When compared to alternatives during standard testing, these materials can help reduce carbon footprint over the product lifecycle, producing 61% less CO₂ than PA66, 46% less than PA6, and 30% less than POM.
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint