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Our offerings include specialty engineered materials, performance fibers, advanced
composites, and color and additive systems.
Color, Additives and Inks (CAI) Specialty Engineered Materials (SEM)
1.
Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service helped L’Oréal
simplify overall color development with recycled resin.
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Smartbatch™ Color And Additive Concentrates offer superior UV weathering
protection for solar power installations.
The Solution
Smartbatch™ Color and Additive Concentrates offered unparalleled
UV weathering protection color concentrates for our customer’s
solar power stations.
To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the
customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX
masterbatch colorants for two PC/ABS side panels on the center
console of a compact SUV.
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BUSINESS
Business Overview
specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, plastic sheet and packaging solutions and
enhancing additives, liquid colorants and fluoropolymers and silicone colorants.
Color and additive solutions include an innovative array of colors,
special effects and performance-enhancing and eco-friendly solutions.
Our Business
specialty polymer formulations, color and additive systems, plastic sheet and packaging solutions and
enhancing additives, liquid colorants, and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
Avient offers a broad range
of specialized and sustainable engineered
polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, colorants,
and additives that can be formulated to meet
custom product specifications and performance
requirements of a given application.
As inherent problem solvers, we help connect
the dots between material, color, design, and
manufacturing through a full suite of industrial,
material, component, mold and process design
capabilities.
Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Co-extrusion film and wire & cable
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.
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VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING GRADES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Traditional and bio-
based formulations
specifically for
biopharmaceutical
tubing to meet the
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC Medical Tubing Grades
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizersVersaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Natural 70A 0.88 18 58 416 2.87 668 4.60 1190 8.20 630 - - ✔ ✔
Weldable, kink resistant, contains 40%
bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aestheticsVersalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 42A 0.91 - - 233 - 311 - 1573 - 1059 - - - - PK, COPE overmold
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Natural 56A 1.01 27 - 271 - 557 - 1680 - 670 - - ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance;
PK, PC, ABS, PC/ABS overmoldVersaflex™ OM 4063 Natural 54A 1.12 30 - 365 - 580 - 1640 - 670 - - ✔ -
Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO
10993 USP VI Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi ISO MPa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
Avient offers a broad range of
specialized and sustainable engineered polymers,
thermoplastic elastomers, colorants, and additives
that can be formulated to meet custom product
specifications and performance requirements of a
given application.
As inherent problem solvers, we help connect
the dots between material, color, design, and
manufacturing through a full suite of industrial,
material, component, mold and process design
capabilities.
Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Customer prototype molding
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.
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has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
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The Environment, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to:
Design and Manufacture of Colorants for Plastics
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CARPET PRODUCER
N Y L O N C A R P E T
• Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital
carpets
• Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed
polyamide (nylon)
• Limited impact on color
• Quick development to address growing market needs for
hygienic surface coverings
• Developed efficient antimicrobial solution
adapted to BCF processing for high-quality
yarns
• Reduced risk of discoloration with a
smartbatch alternative
• Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick
development, trials and production
quantities
• Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial
additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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BETTCHER
INDUSTRIES
Q U A N T U M ™ M O T O R Y O K E
• Reliably support 25-pound motor without deflection
• Reduce manufacturing system costs through metal-to-
composite conversion
• Chemical resistance to withstand corrosive substances
during frequent sanitation and during use
• Optimized yoke design for new material and
performed CAE analysis to confirm reliability
• Reduced part weight by nearly 40%
• Single-step injection molding fabrication cut
lead times and lowered per part costs
• Molded-in color eliminated secondary
painting and finishing operations
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?