That’s why we created a three-part eBook series that dives deeper into the questions you have about sustainability. PET sheets can be used to make a variety of plastic products and film is often used for tape backing, plastic wrap, medical packaging, and protective coating on windows. https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/recycled-plastic-additives/ Material Solutions for rPET Material suppliers are working on the issues we’ve raised in this eBook.

Wearable Technology Medical Tubing Remote Monitoring & Wearables

Wearable Technology Medical Tubing Remote Monitoring & Wearables

Wearable Technology Medical Tubing Remote Monitoring & Wearables

Human Health & Safety Standard and custom color solutions for today's complex medical applications. Important information about the health, safety and environmental impacts of Avient products.

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Avient products have not been designed for nor are they promoted or intended for use in: (a) medical devices categorized by either the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the International Standards Organization (ISO) as an “implant” device; or “Permanent” as defined under US Pharmacopoeia (USP) or ISO standards; or (b) active implantable medical devices as defined in EU Directive 90/385/EEC as amended; or (c) medical devices for “Long Term” use as defined in EU Directive 93/42/EEC as amended. Without limiting the generality of this statement, Avient products shall not be used in any medical device application intended for: (1) exposure to human tissue or body fluids for 30 days or greater; (2) “plastic” (cosmetic or reconstructive) surgery use; (3) reproductive implants or any birth control device; or (4) any critical component in a permanently (greater than 30 days) implanted medical device that supports or sustains human life. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture, and with all applicable laws and regulations. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com

Wearable Technology Medical Tubing Remote Monitoring & Wearables

Suitable for a variety of healthcare applications including medical tubing, devices, and equipment. Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone Enhance silicone materials with a range of electrical conductivity and lower filler loadings suitable for wearable medical device and electrical stimulation applications. Surface Modification Additives for Silicone Reduce tackiness and enhance smoothness of the cured silicone compound for healthcare applications such as medical tubing, catheters, and medical equipment.

This eBook will examine high-performance thermoplastics to answer a range of important questions, including the following: • What is the value proposition of these materials? RADIATION RESISTANCE: This property is needed for some medical sterilization techniques and also for components used in nuclear power plants. NO BPA: Most high-performance thermoplastics do not contain BPA (Bisphenol A), which is associated with concerns about possible health effects.