The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone.

The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone.

Special grade of TPV can be used for various medical application, however is opaque. Medical grade SBC compounds have transparent or translucent appearance and are suitable for medical tubing applications. TMA strain versus temperature measurement -2000 -1500 -1000 -500 0 D im en si on C ha ng e (µ m ) 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Temperature (°C) ––––––– 224-020A-10N-HDT.003 – – – – 224-001A-HDT Universal V2.6D TA Instruments 3038 / ANTEC 2003 Figure 3.

Important nutrients including vitamins A (retinol), B2 (riboflavin), B12 (cobalamin), C and D are quickly degraded when exposed to visible light, and the oxidative products of dairy proteins and lipids give rise to off-flavors. With total inorganic content TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS • Improved light blocking performance up to 99.9% at 550nm and 700nm • Brighter whiteness L* >90 even in thin wall sections (0.21mm) • Plug & go solution—processes similar to virgin PET • Process with standard PET grades and rPET • Reduces equipment wear and tear • TiO2 content of

For the Versollan grades, a moisture level at or below 0.06% is recommended; typical drying conditions are 4 hours minimum at 120-140˚F (50-60˚C). For the Versollan grades, a moisture level at or below 0.06% is recommended; typical drying conditions are 4 hours minimum at 120-140˚F (50-60˚C). Harder grades will set up faster than softer grades and are easier to eject.

To produce a glossy surface, a polished mold is required and an unfilled grade should be used. Rheological balancing is possible, but only for a specific grade or rheometric curve. Due to the low viscosity of some GLS grades, properly maintained tight valve gates are required to prevent leakage or hair flash.

Starting with water-clear grades of TPE will generate the best pearlescent and metallic colors. There are medical grade TPEs that can be autoclaved up to 135°C for 15 minutes, but the inherent thermoplasticity of most TPEs make them susceptible to softening under extreme heat. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

Utilizing its formulation expertise, Avient is able to increase the overall percentage of recycled content in additional reSound R grades to over 80 percent at performance comparable to prime grades. These grades can replace traditional TPEs in personal care, lawn and garden, outdoor high performance, footwear, office supplies, houseware durables, and automotive applications.

The portfolio includes the HC8910 and HC8920 series for improved resistance to harsh chemicals and hospital-grade disinfectants over other flame-resistant (FR) polymers such as PC/ABS, PC/PET, and copolyester. Available in pre-colored formulations, they offer a sustainable drop-in replacement for fossil-based grades and can be processed and recycled in the same channels. It also contains more specialty formulations like the HC BT218 grade, which was developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing and deliver excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of extractables.

Maxxam™ REC, Maxxam™ BIO, and Nymax™ BIO grades: An expanded portfolio of recycled and bio-based polyolefin and polyamide formulations now manufactured in Europe. These grades can offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional grades while still achieving performance requirements in many applications and industries, including transportation, industrial, consumer, electrical and electronic, and building and construction.