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How is polyketone different?
A noticeable difference here is impact properties, which are improved for nylons since water plasticizes nylon and makes them more impact resistant.
However, it surpasses ABS, COPET and PC alloys.
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Every molding machine is different in
actual performance.
There
are different guidelines to follow for each.
Hot Melt
Hot melt adhesives are 100% solids,
and are used for light duty applications.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
manufacturing sites, providing global
consistency and increased security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-
derived substances
• Standard concentrates in a PE carrier and
on request in PP
• Pre-colored formulations can be supplied in
specific resins selected for the application
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III)
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
DRUG TYPE COLOR
DESCRIPTION
PANTONE
REFERENCE
AVIENT PRODUCT
CODE PE BASED
Adrenergic agonist
combinations Light Green 373 C PE6M176349
Adrenergic agonists Purple 2583 C PE4M176057
Anti-infectives Tan 467 C PE8M176130
Anti-inflammatory,
nonsteroidal Grey Cool Grey 4 C PE7M176184
steroids Pink 197 C PE3M176237
Anti-inflammatory,
immunomodulators Olive Green 5763 C On request
Beta-blockers Yellow Yellow C PE1M176160
Beta-blocker combinations Dark Blue 281 C PE5M176272
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Orange 1585 C PE2M176089
Cytotoxic Black 6 C PL9M176008
Miotics Dark Green 348 C PE6M176267
Mydriatics and cycloplegics Red 1797 C PE3M176236
Prostaglandin analogues Turquoise 326 C PE5M176273
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
For containers/bottles, Avient also offers Remafin™ EP White Colorants,
available in low density and high density PE and PP resins.
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FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD
COLLECTION
REAGENT
CONTAINERS/
KITS
PIPETTE/
LABWARE
SELF-TESTING/
POCT
INSTRUMENT/
ACCESSORIES
Colorants for coding
for lab automation/
identification
Wide range of colors in various polymers,
available in ready-to-use formulation or
concentrate adapted to your process
Colors –
low migration/
interference
Ready-to-use formulation to avoid
interference with analytical tests;
extractable metal data
Colors – biologically
evaluated
Reduced risk of non compliance to current
and proposed regulations such as IVDR
Color in PP, ABS, PC
and high temperature
polymers with
UL listings
Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates
supporting Underwriters Laboratory
requirements of electric enclosures
Antistatic for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use
formulation; fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing
potential migration
Laser marking for
UDI replacing ink
printing/labels
Activation of the polymer to laser energy
give high contrast solvent-free,
high speed identification
Laser welding for fast,
reliable assembly of
a range of polymers
Custom concentrates and ready-to-use
formulations for optically transparent
and opaque colors while allowing laser
transmission/absorption
Nucleation of
semicrystalline
polymers e.g.
HDPE,
PP, POM
Fast acting new generation nucleant for
PE and PP; improved dimensional stability,
thermal and mechanical properties
Protection from
moisture for
improved barrier
Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate
(MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation;
moisture absorbing concentrates
Protection from
oxygen scavenging
in PET
Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum
loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and
protect reagents from oxygen degradation
Protection from UV in
transparent containers
(PP, PE, PETG, COP)
UV blocking in 290–450nm with
no impact on clarity; protection
of light sensitive reagents
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Specific Versaflex OM grades have been specially formulated to bond to PC, ABS,
nylon 6/6, PC/ABS, and PPO.
The Versollan™ OM series are TPU alloys specifically
designed for thin-wall overmolding (both insert and two-shot molding) onto PC, ABS, and
PC/ABS substrates.
Natural, light-colored or clear formulations will more easily
show contamination or discoloration.
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Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology benefits of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive for PET (English language version)
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Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book
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ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Specialty Toners for PC
Remafin™ EP White Colorants
Remafin™ EP White Colorants
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New Renol™ Black Colorants Deep Black provide intense black shades with excellent light fastness to polyester textiles.
In addition to a high level of jetness, deep black colorants require very high light fastness (resistance to fading and discoloration when exposed to light) for automotive applications, robust wash fastness (resistance to frequent washing) for sportswear, and resistance to fading from frequent use for fashion and home textiles.
Our new deep black colorants are formulated to help meet all of these needs and can be customized to achieve a specified deep black intensity in virgin and recycled polyester grades, making them suitable for different textile applications.”
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Replacing metal cuts heat sink costs for LED lighting assemblies
But manufacturing High Brightness LED lighting isn’t simple.
The Mars Otomotiv engineering team needed to eliminate all of these issues by finding a different material for the heat sinks.