https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Available for polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS,
polycarbonate and styrenics
• Bio-content of resin carrier varies from 70% to
100% depending on polymer—calculated to
ASTM D6866 standard
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and security of
supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Drop-in solutions that can be processed like
fossil-based grades on common injection
molding and extrusion machines
• Can be provided as ready-to-use pre-colored
or additive formulation
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1
- USP and (incl. class VI)
- European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.3/
3.1.5 (polyolefin packaging materials)
- USP (polyethylene)
- Elemental impurities as per ICH Q3D
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact according to US FDA and
APPLICATION BULLETIN
Sustainability Spotlight
Bio-polymers
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Gravi-Tech Product Bulletin_A4.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
The primary features and benefits of Gravi-Tech
formulations are:
• Customized density, offering a wide range
of specific gravities from 1.2 to 11 gm/cm3
• Broad modulus range, from very flexible
to very rigid grades
• Corrosion resistance, withstanding oxidation
for long-term use and benefit
• Chemical resistance, withstanding fuels, oils
and other harsh chemicals
• Metallization and electroplating, delivering
the look and feel of metal
Additional features include:
• Design flexibility and processing ease
• Good impact strength
• Elevated heat deflection temperature
PRODUCT BULLETIN
TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
Gravi-Tech composites are an excellent choice for applications in a full range of markets, including:
Consumer
Luxury packaging, golf clubs, fishing tackle,
casino/gaming chips, exercise weights, hunting
supplies, cutlery, appliances and hunting
ammunition
Healthcare
X-ray shielding, nuclear medicine transport
containers, and laboratory furniture and
equipment
Industrial
Ammunition, reactor shielding, vibration and
acoustical damping, military/tactical equipment,
airport x-ray shielding, various food ware, building
and construction equipment, inertial weighting,
and underwater cable weighting
Base Resin Specific Gravities
Nylon 6 2.3, 2.7, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6
TPE 2.6, 3.9
TPU 2.6, 3, 4.5, 7.5, 9
PP 1.15–4
ABS 1.2–3
PPS 4
Nylon 12 4, 6.9, 11
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/fragrance-enhancement-additives/cesa-fragrance-technologies
Base resin: PE, PP, PS, PC, PET, PBT, PLA, EVA, PA
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
How do they differ from commodity or engineered resins?
Therefore, pre-colored
resin is highly recommended
However, these high-
heat materials require much higher mold and melt temperatures than
typical plastics such as polypropylene (PP), nylon and polycarbonate
(PC).
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5018
PC PURPLE PEARL
PC GOLD STREAKER
PC GREY STREAKER
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5731
PC SMOKE TINT
ABS YELLOW C CMPD
PC YELLOW C CMPD
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6171
ABS CARDIO ORANGE CMPD
ABS CARDIO YELLOW CMPD
PC GREY LD
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
Artisan™ AR7300
PRE-COLORED FORMULATIONS
PROCESSING GUIDE
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Artisan™ AR7300 pre-colored thermoplastics are customized ABS formulations to help manufacturers achieve
brilliant and high-gloss metallic effect, excellent chemical resistance, and scratch resistance.
BASE RESIN ABS
Drying Temperature 80–90°C
Drying Time 2–3 Hours
Barrel Temperatures °C
Rear Zone 180–210
Center Zone 190–220
Front Zone 200–230
Nozzle 210–240
Mold Temperature 50–80
Screw Speed Moderate
Back Pressure 3–10 bar
Cushion 5–15 mm
Injection Speed Low to medium
Injection Pressure Moderate to high
Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure
Screw Type General purpose
Screw L/D 20:1
Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1
Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring
Nozzle Type Reverse taper
Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used
STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS
Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.
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