This evolution in PolyOne’s additive and colorant technologies is a result of our global commitment to the healthcare industry, and to our goal of providing greater value to our customers,” said Mark Crist, president of PolyOne Global Color, Additives and Inks.  Functional performance additives that are now tested and certified for biocompatibility include antimicrobials, surface energy modifiers, content protection additives, laser-marking, and dimensional and physical property modifiers. 

These new orange colorants, developed as part of Avient’s OnColor portfolio, can help improve the heat and long-term color stability of cautionary, orange-colored polymers in both engineering and general-purpose plastics with no or limited adverse effects on mechanical properties or flame retardancy and can also be customized for laser marking (link to full press release here).   Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology for fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP): developed to outperform traditional and infra-red marking with a permanent, gentle, cost-effective ultraviolet (UV) marking with 60- 80% contrast that enables cable manufacturers to meet aerospace standards  

Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives Cesa™ Laser Marking additive technology gives manufacturers a new level of control in laser marking polymers with speed and clarity. HOW DOES LASER MARKING WORK? GETTING STARTED WITH LASER MARKING Selection of an appropriate laser marking additive is critical to achieving excellent marking performance.

Options to use special effects including molded-in metallic, frost effects, glow-in-the-dark or laser marking Laser-marking additive, an authentication additive, and colorant— bundled into a single Smartbatch™ concentrate 

WithStand™ Antimicrobial Technology: •    Additive that helps hospitals in non-acute care settings where minor lapses in cleaning protocol can lead to medical device performance problems •    Proven performance in engineered medical grade polymers with efficacy against primary known antibiotic-resistant organisms   OnCap™ Lasermarking Additive: •    Enables permanent alphanumeric character, graphic or barcode information for identification that does not fade over time for Unique Device Identification (UDI) •    Provides consistent and efficient marking without altering, damaging or changing electrical or mechanical properties in sensitive medical devices   OnColor™ HC and HC Plus Colorants: •    Regulatory compliant and biocompatible solid colorants •    Enable confidence that brand color choice will perform as expected for regulatory requirements, performance, and conditions of use   Royalite™ Fire-Rated ABS Sheet: •    Helps meet stringent flame rating requirements while creating thermoformed housings and components  •    Aesthetically appealing and easily machined and finished

Laser marking additives to deliver on cap promotion, authentication, and consumer interaction Cesa™ Laser Additives

Offered material and high impact with good laser marking performance strength

Colorants, additives, and combination masterbatches for brand recognition, excellent aesthetics, antimicrobial protection, UV resistance, laser marking, and more Cesa™ Laser Additives Silcosperse™ Additive Dispersions

Laser marking additives are another way of achieving a more sustainable solution, eliminating the need for labels and consumables such as inks or solvents.

Laser marking additives are another way of achieving a more sustainable solution, eliminating the need for labels and consumables such as inks or solvents.