June 1, 2023 Versaflex™ HC BT218 TPEs for Biopharmaceutical tubing provide weldability, kink resistance, and tensile strength performance. Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B TPEs comply with ISO 10993-4, ISO 10993-5, and USP Class VI and are suitable for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilization without residue or allergens.

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% Specific Gravity Color Index Heat Stability Lightfastness WHITE HCC-12144 Titanium Dioxide, Anatase 61 1.89 PW-6 1 I/O C HCC-12145 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 70 2.09 PW-6 1 I/O YELLOW HCC-12148 (a) Diarylide AAOT GS 35 1.09 PY-14 3 I HCC-12516 (a) Diarylide AAMX RS 30 1.07 PY-13 3 I HCC-12149 (a) Diarylide HR RS 22 1.04 PY-83 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12194 Iron Oxide 70 2.08 PY-42 2 C I/O HCC-12503 Benzimidazolone GS 30 1.09 PY-151 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-5253 (b) Isoindolinone RS 30 1.12 PY-110 1 I/O ORANGE HCC-17394 Benzimidazolone RS 20 1.05 PO-36 2 I/O HCC-17747 Azo YS 30 1.11 PO-64 2 I/O HCC-33428 Dianisidine RS 29 1.06 PO-16 3 I/O (Mass) RED HCC-12156 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 30 1.12 PR-48:2 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12160 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt YS 33 1.12 PR-48:1 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12158 (a) Pyrazolone YS 25 1.05 PR-38 2 C I/O (Mass) HCC-12159 Pigment Scarlet BS 38 1.21 PR-60:1 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12196 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 65 2.09 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-12197 Iron Oxide, Light BS 70 2.24 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-18653 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 70 2.23 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-11796 (a) Specialty Naphthol BS 32 1.06 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C HCC-12742 (a) Specialty Naphthol YS 30 1.07 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C HCC-2160 (b) Quinacridone BS 26 1.08 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-12309 Quinacridone YS 25 1.07 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-7707 Perylene Scarlet YS 25 1.04 PR-149 2 I/O HCC-15738 Diketo-Pyrrolo- Pyrrol YS 30 1.1 PR-254 1 I/O BLUE HCC-12164 Phthalocyanine GS 27 1.08 PB-15:3 1 I/O HCC-12166 Phthalocyanine RS 18 1.05 PB-15 1 I/O HCC-12168 Phthalocyanine RS-NC 32 1.11 PB-15:1 1 I/O HCC-12929 (c) Ultramarine 53 1.4 PB-29 1 I/O Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Approx. % Solids Color Index pH Typical Lightfastness GREEN HCC-12172 Phthalocyanine BS 17 1.07 PG-7 1 I/O HCC-12173 Phthalo Brominated VYS 25 1.16 PG-36 1 I/O HCC-10562 Phthalocyanine YS 30 1.15 PG-7 1 I/O HCC-12176 Chromium Oxide 80 2.8 PG-17 1 I/O VIOLET/MAGENTA HCC-17680 (c) Ultramarine Violet 50 1.46 PV-15 1 I/O HCC-2170 (b) Quinacridone Violet 30 1.09 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-14562 Quinacridone Magenta 25 1.06 PR-122 2 I/O HCC-26775 Benzimidazolone 20 1.03 PV-32 2 I/O HCC-33159 (a) Carbazole Violet 12 1.03 PV-23 2 I/O BROWN/TAN HCC-1286 (b) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.85 PBr-11 1 I/O HCC-12201 Iron Oxide, Light 71 2.21 PBr-6 2 C I/O HCC-12202 Iron Oxide, Dark 67.5 2.06 PBr-6 2 C I/O BLACK HCC-12203 Furnace-High Jet 18 1.06 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12204 Furnace-High Jet 6 1 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12205 Furnace-Low Jet 34 1.15 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12206 Furnace-Medium Jet 20 1.07 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-18654 Furnace-Ultra High Jet 15 1.04 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-14674 Iron Oxide 59 1.82 PBk-11 2 C I/O ALUMINUM HCC-12177 Aluminum 50 1.43 PM-1 2 I/O HCC RS = Red Shade YS = Yellow Shade VYS = Very Yellow Shade BS = Blue Shade VBS = Very Blue Shade GS = Green Shade NC = Non-Crystallizing HR = Heat-Resistant (a) = Potential Bleed / Migration (b) = ESO plasticizer (Epoxidized Soybean Oil) (c) = Pigment may fade in acidic environment LIGHTFASTNESS I = Indoor Only I/O = Indoor or Outdoor Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only C = Some Caution Advised HEAT STABILITY 1 = Above 400°F 2 = 350°F–400°F 3 = Below 350°F C = Some Caution Advised www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

NEWLY EXPANDED Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): a family of specialty and customizable TPEs with a broad range of performance characteristics and durometers, including grades formulated without animal derivatives, making them useful for countless injection molding or overmolding applications. The Versaflex HC BIO BT218 formulation was developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing and deliver excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of extractables. 1) 8 a.m. - Fred Birkel, Advanced Application Development & Technical Services Engineer for Specialty Engineered Materials, will present an evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives.   2) 1 p.m. - Ryan Divens, Technology Manager R&D for Color & Additives, will deliver “Navigating PFAS Replacements in the Plastics Industry.”  

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers are formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges without phthalate plasticizers.

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Get Help Now +1-866-737-2066 Raw materials tested to ISO 10993-1, USP and (class VI), USP , European Pharmacopeia monographs 3.1.3 and 3.1.5, ICH Q3D Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC