Catheter Materials & Medical Tubing Biopharmaceutical Tubing & Clamps Medical Tubing

Catheter Materials & Medical Tubing Biopharmaceutical Tubing & Clamps Medical Tubing

Catheter Materials & Medical Tubing Biopharmaceutical Tubing & Clamps Medical Tubing

TPEs vs. Think TPEs. More Durablility, Simplified Manufacturer finds improved durability and cost-effectiveness for plastic spinning tubes & bobbins.

WIR E & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER S T E T H O S C O P E S • Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips • Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for stethoscope tubing • Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process and performance requirements • Deliver effective communication and cross-functional collaboration • Offered dependable silicone paste colorants that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization • Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce tackiness and support product longevity • Collaborated internally to align all materials and provide color consistency across components • Supported fast color changes and met quality specifications through constant communication and technical expertise Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLS™ TPE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS CHEMICAL RESISTANT SOLUTIONS FOR COSMETIC, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING We’ve developed a line of chemical resistant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that do not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate. Differentiation – Add color and texture to stand out from the competition • Recyclable – TPEs are compatible with most municipal recycle streams • Global Support – Avient is a global supplier with manufacturing and technical support in Europe, Asia and North America To learn more about chemical resistant GLS TPEs for packaging, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368). Our FDA and REACH compliant Versaflex™ PKG TPEs provide options for designing aesthetically pleasing packaging components that withstand aggressive chemicals

PHONE CASE MANUFACTURER P H O N E C A S E • Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE • Received radiocarbon (C14) international certificate for bio-based content • Provided excellent bonding ability with good aesthetics • Matched design specs with an easily colored material using traditional TPE colorants reSoundTM OM TPEs WHY AVIENT? Suitable for overmolding onto PC and TPU • Contains bio-renewable content • Vibration damping performance and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs KEY REQUIREMENTS https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-om-thermoplastic-elastomers

reSound™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomers Bio-based TPEs Deliver on Performance Designed to support sustainability goals, the reSound OM TPE formulations utilize between 40 and 50 percent bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane and offer hardness levels and property retention comparable to traditional petroleum-based TPEs. Available in four overmolding grades compatible with polypropylene (PP), and one grade that is suited for overmolding onto ABS, all grades are formulated for durability, delivering property retention and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs. TECHNICAL BULLETIN UV RESISTANCE • UV testing: QUV-A Test, 0.68 @ 45C • Comparable results to traditional TPEs reSound OM 5510-45N reSound OM 5510-60N Bio-derived Content (%) 40% 50% Hardness, Shore A 45 60 Delta E after 150 hrs. 0.22 0.23 Delta E after 300 hrs. 1.68 0.56 AGING – BONDING STRENGTH ONTO ABS reSound OM 5520-55N Room Temperature 70C Bio-derived Content (%) 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% Hardness, Shore A 54 54 55 54 55 56 OM Substrate ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS OM Avg.