We supply fluoropolymer and high-temperature thermoplastics-based colorant and additive concentrates and compounds, dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE, functional additives such as laser marking, foaming agents, conductive, antistatic, radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades, as well as a full range of printing, striping, and marking inks. LASER MARKING Driven by security and product traceability needs, laser marking of high-temperature polymers is becoming more common as processors strive to overcome the limitations of ink printing, hot stamping or other labeling processes. Laser marking additives are added to polymers, such as fluoropolymers, that do not readily absorb the wavelength of laser light.

For added convenience, they can be combined with color but also with other additives, such as flame retardants, antistatic or laser marking additives, into a single combination masterbatch. Laser Marking & Laser Welding Our laser marking concentrates provide fast, precise and permanent markings for alphanumeric characters, barcode information and/or aesthetic solutions. Like all of our additive solutions, our laser marking solutions can be combined with color for more flexibility and efficiency.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OEM D E N T A L S C A L E R • Attain an extreme white color to appear hygienic and aesthetically pleasing • Ability to laser mark the brand • Maintain impact resistance • Achieved a clean, bright white color that provided a more pleasing experience for patients • Allowed scaler to be laser marked for brand identification • Met the need for impact resistance and successfully passed the drop test requirements Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives Silcosperse™ LM - Product Bulletin Learn more about Silcosperse Laser Marking additives are laser absorbing silicone dispersions that use UV, YAG or fiber laser technologies

KEY REQUIREMENTS FINAL CABLE Ø = 7.4–7.8mm WIRE Ø 1.37mm Copper 1.5mm2 INSULATION Ø 2.8mm WT: 0.8mm XLPE or LSFOH SHEATHING WT required to achieve the cable diameter LSFOH EUROCLASS B2ca s1 d1 a1 EXAMPLE: IMPACT OF CABLE DESIGN ON CPR EUROCLASS SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE SHEATHING INSULATION SHEATHING LOI (%) EUROCLASS ECCOH™ 5549 LM XLPE 45 Dca s2 d2 a1 ECCOH™ 5549 LM ECCOH™ XLS 8001 45 B2ca s1 d1 a1 ECCOH™ 5924 ECCOH™ XLS 8001 37 B2ca s1 d1 a1 CABLE DESIGN Sheathing Insulation Wire ECCOH™ SHEATHING GRADES APPLICATIONS ECCOH GRADES MFR (150C/ 21.6kg) TS (MPa) EB (%) LOI (%O2) CPR* (Class Perfor- COMMENTS LAN/coaxial sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release. Optical fiber sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release.

KEY REQUIREMENTS FINAL CABLE Ø = 7.4–7.8mm WIRE Ø 1.37mm Copper 1.5mm2 INSULATION Ø 2.8mm WT: 0.8mm XLPE or LSFOH SHEATHING WT required to achieve the cable diameter LSFOH EUROCLASS B2ca s1 d1 a1 EXAMPLE: IMPACT OF CABLE DESIGN ON CPR EUROCLASS SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE SHEATHING INSULATION SHEATHING LOI (%) EUROCLASS ECCOH™ 5549 LM XLPE 45 Dca s2 d2 a1 ECCOH™ 5549 LM ECCOH™ XLS 8001 45 B2ca s1 d1 a1 ECCOH™ 5924 ECCOH™ XLS 8001 37 B2ca s1 d1 a1 CABLE DESIGN Sheathing Insulation Wire ECCOH™ SHEATHING GRADES APPLICATIONS ECCOH GRADES MFR (150C/ 21.6kg) TS (MPa) EB (%) LOI (%O2) CPR* (Class Perfor- COMMENTS LAN/coaxial sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release. Optical fiber sheathing1 5549 LM 3.0 11.0 160 45 B2ca Excellent flame retardancy, best in class in char formation with very low dripping and low heat release.

Customized Versaflex™ TPE formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity

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What are typical fluoropolymer applications that require printing or other forms of marking? This provides a very good adhesion to the fluoropolymer, and an extremely long-lasting mark. Do you have more questions about printing or marking fluoropolymers?