The name is a reference to the percentage of Earth’s surface covered by water (70%), the percentage of total freshwater on the planet (2,5%), and the percentage of freshwater that is not contaminated and hence usable and drinkable (0,4%), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

Lightweighting has become a buzzword for many industries, whether driven by the need to reduce energy consumption or the rise of device portability. Combined with the design and manufacturing advantages of injection molding, long carbon fiber composites simplify the re-imagination of components and devices that have demanding performance requirements. 

Mevopur™ Functional Additives comprise a portfolio of consistent, compliant additives to help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical packaging. The line of additives includes the new Mevopur chemical foaming agents that help manufacturers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices add another level of sustainability to their products.

Customer success story with a medical device company using Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Bio-compatible Premier Healthcare Colorants: Intended specifically for medical applications, the pre-colored solutions that are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards helped provide a customer that manufactures medical devices with ultra-high-heat resistance and performance for its orthopedic instruments without compromising safety. 

Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices.

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Auto-Injector Housing - Medical Delivery Device A custom, impact-modified Trilliant™ HC formulation plus technical services met key needs and accelerated commercialization for a drug delivery device

Auto-Injector Housing - Medical Delivery Device A custom, impact-modified Trilliant™ HC formulation plus technical services met key needs and accelerated commercialization for a drug delivery device

Healthcare device OEM benefitted from single source supplier for pre-colored solutions, Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics, and regulatory support Medical Device Housing

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