https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones
In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W.
LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry.
Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?ind[]=21537
In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W.
LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry.
Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-tpe-contact-lens-case-case-study.pdf
The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find
a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem
while providing comparable softness to silicone.
THE IMPACT
Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty
TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also
competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem
for this medical manufacturer.
Adding to the value
of the solution, Avient provided a methodology to
quantify projected savings and calculate ROI, giving the
customer confidence to make a significant investment
in new tooling.
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https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=21506
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?rtype[]=1164
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=21537
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-feature-specialty-sustainable-technologies-k-2022
Transcend™ Bio-compatible Premier Healthcare Colorants are vibrant, high-temperature colorants and pre-colorants formulated to provide ultra-high-heat resistance and performance.
Intended specifically for medical applications, they are now available in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in a range of vivid opaque and transparent colors.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/bringing-global-vision-2020-s-usee-life
The awards showcase how patent holders with vision are pioneering innovative ways to provide affordable, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Avient’s design team assisted with the design, process analysis and production of the injection-molded plastic USee™ device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.
