https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R
• Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality
• Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm
• NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white
• Good scratch and mar resistance
• Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach
• Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017
• Customized formulation to balance mar
resistance, flow, and laser marking
whiteness and clarity
• Collaborated on tooling improvements to
widen processing window and increase
yield rate
• Provided application development and on-
site technical support to manage short
shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap
Customized VersaflexTM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions
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=3
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers met soft-touch design requirements and met FDA compliance
TPEs and Specialty Engineered Materials for Auto-injector Pens
Thermoplastic Tapes
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/2022 Automotive Industry Overview Brochure.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE
SOLUTIONS
ENGINEERED POLYMERS
ELASTOMERS
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
COLORANTS
ADDITIVES
PLASTISOLS
VINYL POWDERS
DESIGN & COLOR SERVICES
ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to helping you be more
sustainable, and our advanced materials
aim to support your commitments and
meet industry demands.
Our global team is here to accelerate development and part
approvals, supporting you with:
• Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM
specifications
• More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM
specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered
concentrates and pre-colors
• Advanced design and color expertise
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
Specialized polymers and composites
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations
• Thermally Conductive Formulations
• Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI
Shielding Formulations
• Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes
• Engineered Polymer Formulations
• Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
Colorants, additives, and plastisols
• Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based)
• Colorant and Additive Concentrates
• Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR,
antimicrobial, and more)
• Liquid Additives
• Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents
• High-Temperature Concentrates
• Silicone Dispersions
• Vinyl Powders and Plastisols
Design & Color Services
• Avient Design
• ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers
UNDERHOOD
Air Management
Fuel Systems
Filters/Cleaners
Engines/Power train
Fans & Shrouds
Engine & Cam Covers
Fluid Reservoirs
Wire & Cable and Connectors
Battery Systems & Supports
EV Battery Systems
Sensors/Controls/Actuators
Turbo/Super Chargers
Control Modules/Valves
Gears & Hoses
HVAC Systems
Electrical Control Units
EXTERIOR
Move over metal... our material
and colorant solutions enable
you to replace metal and paint
while improving miles per gallon
or per charge.
Our low VOC/FOG
TPEs for interiors keep you on
top of VIAQ standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/TPEs for Healthcare Industry Bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ & Versalloy™ Specialty Engineered Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications
Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions for demanding healthcare applications,
Avient has performance-grade materials that are approved for USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING GRADES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Traditional and bio-
based formulations
specifically for
biopharmaceutical
tubing to meet the
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC Medical Tubing Grades
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizersVersaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Natural 70A 0.88 18 58 416 2.87 668 4.60 1190 8.20 630 - - ✔ ✔
Weldable, kink resistant, contains 40%
bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aestheticsVersalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 42A 0.91 - - 233 - 311 - 1573 - 1059 - - - - PK, COPE overmold
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Natural 56A 1.01 27 - 271 - 557 - 1680 - 670 - - ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance;
PK, PC, ABS, PC/ABS overmoldVersaflex™ OM 4063 Natural 54A 1.12 30 - 365 - 580 - 1640 - 670 - - ✔ -
Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO
10993 USP VI Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi ISO MPa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG
thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures and are REACH SVHC
compliant.
Ability to add surface texture – Our injection
molded TPEs are easily processed in commonly
used, complex molds.
Simpler production process – Overmolding
Versaflex PKG TPEs is an effective method for
simplifying a two-step process into a single step
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Versaflex XP Wet Grip Product Bulletin_NEW.pdf
Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip Thermoplastic Elastomer
Typically, when TPEs get wet, the kinetic coefficient
of friction (COF) performance is worse, resulting in a
slippery surface.
The Versaflex™ XP 2850 formulation
is a specialty TPE developed to meet the challenge
of wet environments, offering nearly double its dry
kinetic COF when wet for better grip performance.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent COF performance (both wet and dry)
• Outstanding abrasion and UV resistance
• Easily colorable
• Custom formulations available to achieve
specific performance properties
• Injection moldable (can be overmolded)
and extrudable
• Retains properties and performance when
immersed in salt water
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
This grip-enhancing TPE is colorable and
customizable to meet the look and functional
requirements of a broad range of consumer
applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tote-maker-differentiates-impact-modification?ind[]=6596
The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution.
They selected a TPE-based impact modifier that could be used at a loading level five percentage points below the current material while still meeting all of the performance requirements, including higher stiffness.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=23
Avient Announces Industry-First Carbon Negative and Carbon Neutral Thermoplastic Elastomers
Caption: Avient announces reSound™ Ultra Low Carbon Footprint TPE series with industry-first grades offering a negative or neutral product carbon fo
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/additive-dispersions/silcosperse-tc-thermally-conductive-dispersions
Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
Static dissipative and electrically conductive TPEs in a range of shore hardness levels.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tote-maker-differentiates-impact-modification
The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution.
They selected a TPE-based impact modifier that could be used at a loading level five percentage points below the current material while still meeting all of the performance requirements, including higher stiffness.