Engineered Polymer Services Reinforced polymer materials are increasingly being used for structural applications because they allow manufacturers to replace traditional metal components with lighter-weight plastics. This is where enhanced virtual simulation capabilities can help, providing added value, driving innovation, supporting differentiation, and boosting confidence in structural polymer designs.  

Color & Additive Solutions for Biopolymers In recent times, interest in using biopolymers has grown in several industry sectors. Color & Additive Formulations for Biodegradable Resins & Blends Using a selected list of pigments and additives, Avient color experts know how to enhance biodegradable starch blends or PLA without affecting degradability of the resins. Starch blend resins often vary from white to brown and this can influence the final color rendering in the application.

We’re dedicated to providing innovative, specialized polymer solutions for demanding healthcare applications. These customizable materials include chemically resistant polymers to prevent device cracking, electrically conductive materials for consistent measuring, and high-density formulations to replace lead. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION BASE RESIN Trilliant™ HC2020 Copolyester Trilliant™ HC8910/8920 Polyketone/ABS blend Trilliant™ HC2120 Tritan Trilliant™ HC3120 PC Trilliant™ HC5210 PP Trilliant™ HC6010 PA6 Trilliant™ HC6610 PA66 Trilliant™ GRV-NP-110-W PA12 TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS • Chemically resistant replacement for FR PC/ABS, FR PC/PET & FR COPE, providing UL 94 Yellow Card V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm, V-1 at 0.75 mm thicknesses for a broad color spectrum • Outperforms PC/ABS, PC/PET and COPE in resistance to common disinfectants • Retains tensile strength after 72-hour exposure to common hospital disinfectants, and shows better long-term chemical resistance as compared to PC blends and COPE • Exhibits good impact and temperature resistance • Available in natural grades, standard medical colors, or custom pre-colored products • Medical device housings • MRI, X-ray, CT scanner components • Surgical instruments such as staplers, dissectors, scissors • Auto-injector pen TRILLIANT™ HC ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FORMULATIONS • Consistent conductivity ensures repeatable part performance and minimizes failures related to inconsistent electrical conductivity • High flow and easy processing facilitate filling of thin wall parts and multiple cavity tools, which enable faster cycle times and lower per-unit part costs • Superior durability reduces breakage and resultant scrap related costs • Less tendency to flash results in improved appearance and less fluid retention in or on the tip, thus driving greater accuracy and less potential for cross-contamination • High strength produces parts with greater stiffness and warp resistance, again minimizing scrap-related costs • Conductive pipette tips TEST TEMS SPECIFIC GRAVITY MELT FLOW RATE (230OC, 2.16KG) TENSILE FLEXURAL FLEXURAL MODULUS IMPACT STRENGTH NOTCHED, IZOD SURFACE RESISTIVITY Method ASTM D-792 ASTM D-1238 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 ASTM D-257 Unit -- g/10min MPa MPa MPa J/m Ohms/sq.

This latest addition to the Additives for Recycling (A4R) portfolio of solutions helps bring incompatible polymers, such as PP and PE, together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture that increases mechanical properties based on polymer modification and will be exhibited at the upcoming Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing. When added to the recycled mixed polymers, Cesa Unify A4R addresses the common material degradation that occurs during the recycling process. It accomplishes this by increasing stiffness and mechanical strength, thereby bringing the material's properties closer to those of the virgin polymer.

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