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Managing heat in molded interconnect devices with specialty thermoplastics

© 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Versaflex™ TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com THE CHALLENGE A leading North American medical contract manufacturer faced a challenge when molding the gasket for a contact lens container. THE IMPACT Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem for this medical manufacturer.

Examples of common applications include medical tubing, inflatables, packaging film and sheets, garden hoses, toys and automotive plastics. PHTHALATES FACTS PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN IN THE HUMAN BODY Research has shown that after entering the body, phthalate are broken down into metabolites within minutes and pass out quickly in urine.2 PHTHALATE EXPOSURE IS CONSIDERED LOW Despite the fact that phthalates are used in a wide range of products, human exposure from all sources is considered to be extremely low.2 PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE Flexible vinyl tubing does not react with most medications, allowing for reliable administration of drugs, while flexible vinyl bags prevent blood contamination and extend shelf life of the blood.3 PHTHALATES ARE REGULATED Based on earlier studies, a few specific phthalates have been banned for use in toys or other items for sale to children under twelve to reduce risk of overexposure through hand-to- mouth behaviors. 1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

HEALTHCARE DEVICE OEM C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E M O N I T O R • Specific color matching for brand alignment and recognition • Chemically resistant material to help product last longer • Single source for materials and color expertise • Provided a pre-colored solution that met rigorous application requirements to improve color consistency between products • Incorporated scratch & mar resistant additives for improved durability • Offered the ability to run small pilot lots • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING OEM C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R • Provide color options that work within a limited existing pigment set • Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new color formulations • Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and realize lower costs • Offered color options that met desired aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved pigment set while creating a distinct color difference from an existing device • Provided support in achieving regulatory approvals, resulting in significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Stat-Tech TPEs are well-positioned to perform in applications such as industrial conveyor belts and controllers, ADAS systems and electronic devices. These include: • Industrial – Conveyor belts (food production and pharmaceutical industries) and controls (joy sticks, machinery handles and knobs, corrugated bellows, tool grips) • Electrical and electronic devices – Seals and gaskets, radars and sensors • ADAS components – Camera systems, navigation systems, vehicle control systems, infotainment systems PRODUCT OVERVIEW STAT-TECH SOLUTIONS KEY TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Material Description Base Resin Color Hardness Range Surface Resistivity (Ω) Key Characteristics ST0100-5003 ESD FD White VN8904 GP0F025721 TPU White 85 ShA 108 to 109 High elongation, static conductive, FDA compliance ST0100-5006 ESD X2 Natural TPU Natural 85 ShA 107 to 109 High elongation, static conductive ST0200-5001 ESD Natural X1 TPE Natural 40 ShD 107 to 109 High elongation, permanent anti-static, static conductive SST0200-5004 ESD Black TPE Black 40 ShA 103 to 105 Electrically conductive, static dissipative, lower hardness ST0200-5002 EC ES Black TPE Black 60 ShA 100 to 102 Electrically conductive, high elongation ST0200-5009 EC Black TPE Black 60 ShA 100 to 102 Electrically conductive, high elongation Property Unit Standard Test Methods ST0100-5003 ESD FD White VN8904 GP0F02571 ST0100- 5006 ESD X2 Natural 5001 ESD Natural X1 5004 ESD Black 5002 EC ES Black 5009 EC Black Base Resin TPU TPU TPE TPE TPE TPE Physical Properties Hardness Shore ISO 48-4 85A 85A 50D 40A 60 A 60A Density ISO 1183 1.19 1.15 1 1.01 0.965 1.21 Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength (Break) Mpa DIN 53404 10 15 15 4 5.7 2.5 Elongation, Break % DIN 53504 600 650 500 300 400 250 Electrical Properties Surface Resistivity Ω IEC 60093 108 to 109 107 to 109 107 to 109 103 to 105 100 to 102 100 to 102 Volume Resistivity Ω.cm IEC 60093 108 to 109 107 to 109 107 to 109 103 to 105 100 to 102 100 to 102 Color White Natural Natural Black Black Black Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.