The additive concentrates are highly recommended for applications requiring long-term protection in textiles made of PP, PET, and PA. PRODUCT BULLETIN KEY BENEFITS Avient’s antimicrobial concentrates for fiber applications provide the following benefits: • High active-ingredient loading which translates to excellent efficacy at low let-down ratios • Easily withstand 50 washings in ISO 20743 standard tests • Also applicable for bi-component technology • Low levels of abrasiveness means higher process performance—reducing cost in the spinning phase • Can be combined with colors and with other additives (e.g., flame retardants) into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

NEUSoft™ UR842A NEUSoft™ UR852A NEUSoft™ UR862A NEUSoft™ UR873A Hardness 42 52 62 73 Specific Gravity 0.96 0.98 1.01 1.04 Compression Set 17 16 16 23 Tensile Strength @ 50% (psi) 130 185 265 455 Tensile Strength @ 100% (psi) 185 257 364 594 Tensile Strength @ 200% (psi) 305 392 532 830 Tensile Strength @ Break 990 1367 1849 2509 Elongation 501 575 626 542 Tear Resistance 120 164 234 319 Melt Index 190C/8.7kg 2 4 9 13 SELECTION GUIDE NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes With continued advancement in healthcare technology, the importance of quick prototyping and material sampling has never been greater. Whether your application demands can be supported by the NEUSoft Express color palette or require customization, all our NEUSoft TPUs are designed with patient safety and regulatory specifications in mind, complying with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards.

Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Sulfone Pre-colored Colorants are developed for ultra-high heat and high-performance applications requiring a brilliant metallic finish. Sustainability: Offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional painting, with lower energy requirements, reduced weight, and lower VOC emissions These colorants are excellent for industries where both aesthetics and performance are critical, such as:

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are now the materials of choice by product designers across countless industries and applications. Temperature requirements could also affect polymer choice for household goods, automotive components, and electronics. Ultimately, choosing the right material for your application is a balance between sustainability goals, design requirements, end-to-end product costs, and performance targets.

Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

Silicone Dispersion Technologies

Technology Manager, Sustainability

Silicone Dispersion Technologies