SUZHOU, China – June 1, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation will exhibit its broad range of specialty and sustainable colorants and additives, thermoplastic elastomers, and high-temperature colorants for healthcare during Medtec China 2023, an annual global exhibition dedicated to the design and manufacturing of medical devices.  High-Performance Polymer Solutions for In Vitro Diagnosis (IVD) and Labware Applications, including laser welding and laser marking, customized colorants and functional additives, low retention additives, nucleating/clarifying agents, conductive black formulations, engineered polymers, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs.) 

ADAS: Protecting sensors and cameras from EMI/RFI interference with electrically conductive thermoplastics that reduce weight versus metal Interior air quality: Developing thermoplastic elastomers that meet Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards for HVAC components

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Biomerics has chosen PolyOne Distribution as the exclusive distributor for its Quadrathane™, Quadraflex™, and Quadraplast™ medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes in North America. Thermoplastic polyurethanes from Biomerics are used in a variety of medical device applications such as vascular access catheters, introducers, drainage catheters, interventional radiology devices, fluid management, coatings, balloons and wound care.

Vibration damping technology: Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomers improve ergonomics and performance by increasing vibration damping to absorb shock. Specialty sheet and rollstock: Valiant™ healthcare packaging solutions for sterile medical device trays and diagnostic kits include options with high barrier technology for pharmaceutical unit dosage and combination device packaging. Royalite™ flame retardant, UL- listed sheet materials provide the chemical resistance, formability and impact strength needed for large medical and electronic housings. 

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THE SOLUTION Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations are unique, high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. They are formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to achieve the specific gravity of different metals, while providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.

Faster Speed-to-Market and Increased Design Flexibility – The sampling and validating of thermoplastic formulations is faster than that of traditionally used materials such as ceramics or printed circuit boards (PCB). Better Performance-to-Cost Ratios – Traditionally used materials can cost 30–40% more than a thermoplastic solution at only slightly better performance. Small Part Manufacturing Capabilities – Thermoplastics can be molded into smaller parts, whereas the manufacturing process of traditionally used materials limits this capability.

ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTION REMOVES HALOGENS FROM ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES CASE STUDY: ONFLEX™ S HF THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Challe nge Accepted. GLOBAL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS PRODUCER DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF WITH NEW PRODUCTS FEATURING NON-HALOGENATED FLAME- RETARDANT SEALS MOLDED FROM THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Avient GLS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material specialists identified a current TPE within the OnFlex™ S HF, non-halogenated, flame retardant portfolio that could be slightly modified to meet the application’s requirements.

DURABILITY High Impact Strength, Weatherability SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA, Nylon Engineered Formulations AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics THERMAL MANAGEMENT LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, High Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites SENSORY EXPERIENCE Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization, Custom Color, Low Friction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs STRENGTH & STABILITY Excellent Dimensional Stability, High Stiffness, Impact Resistance SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancements SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar Resistance, UV Stable Additives, Anti-Static Additives STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE Corrosion Resistance, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Nylon Engineered Formulations, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Chemical Foaming Additives METAL REPLACEMENT Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durability SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS STYLE & GRIT To all thrill seekers, fans and enthusiasts, your brand says, “Bring it!”

PR 202 ADVANCED DISPERSIONS SPECIALTY COLORANTS Spectrophotometric Fact Sheet EXPLANATION OF SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC DATA Avient certifies our colorants based on CIELAB spectrophotometric color difference data for each lot of product.