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To support customers’ Device Master File submission for healthcare materials, Avient has developed and submitted a type III Drug Master File (FDA) for these colorants.
Amber shades are known to be effective in prolonging the shelf life of packaged pharmaceuticals by protecting from degradation caused by UV light.
Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-industry-leading-solutions-wire-2016
PolyOne has developed formulations based on materials from PVC and polyolefins to the highest temperature fluoropolymers.
Its additive solutions help manufacturers speed their production lines, limit shrinkage, protect cable from weathering and flames, and maintain physical properties over the life of an application.
Caption: PolyOne offers manufacturers materials and services for almost any wire and cable application.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-features-expanded-healthcare-polymer-solutions-medtec-china-2020
• Functional additive concentrates and formulations with the same regulatory features as the colorant range to enhance polymer properties or help protect pharmaceutical products
NOTE: On July 1, 2020, PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatch joined together as Avient, a new kind of materials company focused on conquering customer challenges and unlocking the potential for innovation and sustainability around the globe.
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?rtype[]=1124
A leading North American manufacturer of home power tools sought a new solution for producing the “boot,” or soft protective cover, for several of its power saw product lines.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.
Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/power-tool-manufacturer-reduces-production-overhead?ind[]=6596
A leading North American manufacturer of home power tools sought a new solution for producing the “boot,” or soft protective cover, for several of its power saw product lines.
Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material.
Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/innovation-cuts-solar-power-system-wiring-installation-costs
That’s why the manufacturer’s technical team hoped to find a single-layer material to jacket and insulate the wire.
The engineering team conferred with Avient to find a material that could meet the stringent requirements.
It offered protection from ultraviolet radiation, with improved resistance to heat, cracking, abrasion and creep.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Smartbatch Blow Molding Brochure.pdf
Consider these solutions:
• Anti-stat to prevent dust build up
• UV blockers or stabilizers to protect package
contents
• Anti-microbials for limiting microbe
development
• Scratch and mar technology to preserve surface
finishes
• Impact modifiers that increase flexibility
and durability
Reduce Risk with Regulatory Support
We know that regulatory compliance requirements
are constantly changing.
We’ll
work with you on solutions that help protect the
Earth’s resources, such as:
• Increase use of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
content with highly loaded colorants
• Use foaming agents to reduce material usage
• Extend product life with additives that protect
against harsh environments
• Conserve resources with solutions that enable
more efficient production; reduce part weight,
energy or material consumption; enable
faster cycle times; or provide better insulating
properties
Ready to optimize your process using
Smartbatch concentrates?
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-technical-bulletin-sept-2020.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
VERSAFLEX™ PF
Tack Layer for
Surface Protective Films
Properties Versaflex PF
MD6727
Versaflex PF
MD6741
Versaflex PF
MD6649
Versaflex PF
9512
Versaflex PF
MD6666
Versaflex PF
MD6748
Versaflex PF
MD6700
Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack
with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack
Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack
Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High
Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals
MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5
MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94
Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30
G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105
DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21
LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm
Stainless Steel
after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6
after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3
PMMA2
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8
after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3
Polycarbonate3
after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0
after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8
after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8
1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF
2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.)
3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially
developed for the manufacture of co-extruded
surface protective films that apply easily, maintain
tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and
remove completely with little-to-no residue or
ghosting.
BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR
SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS:
• Customizable tack
• Single-step manufacturing process (co-
extrusion)
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC)
emissions during manufacturing
• Eliminates secondary coating and drying
operations
• Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals
compared to solvent systems
• Reduces converting costs versus coating
• Reduces energy consumption
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Versaflex PF formulations, customizable
based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded
with protective films to provide just the right
amount of protection during the fabrication,
assembly, shipment, storage and installation of
finished goods in many industries and end-use
applications including:
• Optical films and display panels for consumer
electronics
• Home appliances
• Construction and building materials
• Furniture and cabinetry
• Automotive and other transportation
100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100
0.9
1.1
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.7
3.8
4.9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6.5
1.6
MD6727
MD6748
MD6700
MD6666
9512
MD6649
MD6741
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
% of MD6741/MD6700
Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/securing-supplies-medical-plastic-solutions
However, supply issues caused by available materials not reaching their destination due to geopolitical restrictions are easier to solve.
All four sites are ISO 13485 certified and use a harmonized raw material range as the base for globally available Mevopur standard portfolios and for custom formulations.
Help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging.