https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/beginner-s-guide-tpe
Yes, they are safe enough to make sippy cups and healthcare products like medical tubing.
What are medical grade TPEs?
Medical tubing made from TPE is likewise formulated from a medical grade that withstands various fluids without degrading.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/trilliant
Global medical device OEM reduces costs and environmental impact with Trilliant™ XR.
Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses
Antimicrobial corrosion and chemical resistant formulations to solve your medical application challenges
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=30
Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses
OnColor™ Bio Colorants provide biodegradable and compostable solutions for coffee capsules
ECCOH provides fire performance and regulatory compliance for 5G Hybrid Cable
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=30
Trilliant XR replaces lead in protective medical glasses
OnColor™ Bio Colorants provide biodegradable and compostable solutions for coffee capsules
ECCOH provides fire performance and regulatory compliance for 5G Hybrid Cable
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/housewares-accessories
Medical Tubing
Medical Packaging
Medical Packaging
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices
Learn how Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ provides seamless production and color stability for medical connector
Medical Mannikins
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/beverage-packaging-dairy
Medical Tubing
Medical Packaging
Medical Packaging
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/healthcare-case-study
Mevopur™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) enable reduced material use, while meeting regulatory requirements for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging.
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Technology provides antimicrobial and antifungal additives that reduce bacterial, mold and fungal growth in finished plastic parts used in hospital surfaces.
Avient’s newest Trilliant™ HC formulation not only provided improved chemical resistance over traditional nylon, it was developed a lower carbon footprint material.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient’s-newest-trilliant-hc-materials-stand-disinfectants-better-alternative-fr-polymers
CLEVELAND – October 27, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced commercial availability of two new patent-pending Trilliant™ healthcare formulations.
By offering more robust solutions, we’re enabling healthcare OEMs to deliver more durable medical devices and equipment that resist chemical attack and serve patients longer.”
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2020 pro forma revenues of $3.7 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-collaborates-help-celebriducks-offer-safe-water-toys-children
PolyOne developed an ultra-soft version of its GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) approved for food contact and medical applications, and included non-toxic PolyOne colorants.
Customization capabilities enable us to provide designers and OEMs with the specific properties they need.”
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
