https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Asia SEM Healthcare Product Selection Guide %281%29.pdf
CHARACTERISTICS TPE THERMOSET RUBBER LIM* SILICONE PVC
Compression Set Good Excellent Excellent Fair
Heat Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Fair
UV/Ozone Resistance Good Good Good Good
Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good
Barrier Properties Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
# of Manufacturing Steps Excellent Good Good Excellent
Supply Chain Availability Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent
Colorability Excellent Good Good Excellent
Total Costs $$ $$$ $$$$ $
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR HEALTHCARE
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, RUBBER, SILICONE, AND PVC
We offer a broad range of TPEs solutions that are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and
application challenges.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Recycled PET 2022_0.pdf
STAGE SOLUTION CAPABILITIES
Polymer Recycling ColorMatrix™ rePrize™ - Increases intrinsic viscosity to enhance use of recycled PET
- Reduces yellowing and decontamination
Materials Selection ColorMatrix™ Joule™ RHB - Reduces the energy required and costs
- Ensures minimal yellowing and light-weighting
Preform Molding ColorMatrix™ AAzure™ - Reduces yellowing and acetaldehyde levels for improved
bottled strength
Preform Molding ColorWorks™ - Provides a range of possible colors for end products based
on the color of the rPET available for use
Preform Molding Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch - Combines pigments and functional additives with a 100% PCR carrier
for polyolefins
- Enables packaging that is 100% PCR
Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Optica™ - Excellent acid & thermal stability to reduce yellowing and create
a haze-free container
Bottle Blowing & Filling ColorMatrix™ Smartheat RHC™
Process Aid
- Optimizes weight distribution to increase bottle strength and quality
- Reduces energy required and costs
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ - Scavenges oxygen to extend the shelf life and preserve the
freshness of food or beverages within container
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV - Blocks ultraviolet light transmission to protect the container
and its contents
- Enables light-weighting
Sales, Distribution,
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ - High-performance light blocking that extends the shelf life
of light-sensitive dairy products
Taking the
Next Steps
Move Your Sustainability to the Next Level
Because sustainable material solutions and technology are evolving at
the speed of life, it takes fresh thinking, agile R & D, and imaginative use
of next-generation materials to bring
life-changing products to market safely and quickly.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5346
MC-10819PE UV HDPE 10YR
MC-10989PE UV CONCENTRATE
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6046
BLUE SC UV 2
TAN 7536C PE W/UV
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4401
HMF RED UV PE 1
HMF RED UV PE 3
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4181
UV YELLOW 2232
UV BLUE 2194
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5442
LB UV BLACK
UV RED 186C
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4298
UV GREEN N-71538
BLUE PA-62937 UV
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3942
UV BROWN PE
BLUE UV/SA
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=2309
GRAY NO UV
PVC BLUE UV
Packing List - under "Material Number Header"
