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INDUSTRY BULLETIN
DISPERSIONS IN
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Silicone Colorant Dispersions Biocompatible, conformable silicone rubber colorants
that deliver lightfastness and aesthetic appeal
• 3D medical silicone printing
• Anatomical models and surgical guides
• External prosthetics and orthotics
• Medical ventilation/respiratory masks
• Dental and medical tools and equipment
Silicone Additive Dispersions Silicone additive solutions formulated to provide chemical
resistance, durability, and enhanced physical properties
Rubber Colorant Dispersions
Durable rubber colorants formulated for optimal
dispersion and lot-to-lot consistency to promote
ease of handling
• Medical devices and tools
• Vibration and shock control for medical
equipment
• Drug delivery devices
Urethane Colorant Dispersions Versatile urethane colorants that streamline production
and enhance quality
• Foam enclosures/support for medical tools
and equipment
• Medical and surgical devices
• Physical therapy tools
Epoxy Colorant Dispersions
Long-lasting, hygienic epoxy colorants that provide
high-cost efficiency, stability, and customization
opportunities
• Healthcare facility floor coatings
Vinyl Colorant Dispersions
Vinyl colorants developed for applications where
dispersion, uniformity, compatibility, and cleanliness
are essential
• Medical equipment
Aqueous Additive Formulations
Functional additives stabilized, suspended, and dispersed
in water that shorten development cycles, streamline
operations, and can be customized to meet specific
requirements
• Medical gloves
• Wound care
Electrically Conductive
Additives for Silicone
Innovative silicone additives to provide high conductivity
and lower filler loadings
• Neurostimulation electrode pads
• Medical tools and equipment
Laser Marking Additives for
Silicone
Dispersions containing laser absorbers and color formers
that eliminate the need for secondary etching while
promoting chemical resistance, mechanical property
retention, and production efficiency
• 3D medical silicone printing
• Anatomical models and surgical guides
• External prosthetics and orthotics
• Medical ventilation/respiratory masks
• Medical devices
Surface Modification Additives
for Silicone
Non-oil based silicone additives that reduce tackiness
and enhance smoothness of the cured compound
• Dental tools and equipment
• Medical devices, tools, and equipment
Self-Bonding Silicone Silicone compounds able to bond to various substrates
without prime coating
• Medical tools and equipment
This listing represents standard Avient dispersion technologies and addresses common healthcare applications,
but we can work with you to explore additional options.
AESTHETIC APPEAL AND VERSATILITY
Custom colors, special effects, functional
additives
CONSISTENT QUALITY
Lot-to-lot consistency, tight color tolerances,
reproducible dispersions
DESIGN AND PROCESSING
Application development support and
technical service
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Product stewardship expertise and
regulatory support
SURFACE PROTECTION
Lightfastness, chemical resistance, durability
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
Electrical conductivity, mechanical
property retention
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Artisan™
Pre-Colored
Thermoplastics PA Powersports,
Lawn & Garden, Marine
Customizable pre-color solutions
Scratch & mar resistance
Weatherability & UV resistance
High impact resistance
Simplifies processing/replaces paint
Tailored temperature performance range: -20°C to 105°C
Global availability
Complēt™
OnForce™ PA, PP, PPA, PPS, TPU Consumer, Transportation,
Long fiber technology
Elevated impact and mechanical properties at
room temperature
Increased performance at temperature extremes
Excellent creep and fatigue resistance
Glass and carbon fiber filled options
Lubricated, fire retardant, and pre-colored options
Edgetek™
Bergadur™
ABS, LCP, PA, PC,
PC/ABS, PC/PBT,
PC/PET, PC/PSU, PEEK, PES, PEI,
POM, PPA,
PPS, PSU
Consumer, Transportation,
Strength and durability
Chemical resistance
High impact resistance
Weatherability
Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA
Pre-color solutions
Lightweighting
5G properties - Dk/Df and 3D/LDS
Gravi-Tech™ PA, TPU, TPE, PBT Consumer, Transportation,
Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3
Broad modulus and strength: flexible to rigid
Chemical and corrosion resistance
Gravi-Tech™ LD light density grades available
LubriOne™ PA, PBT, PC, PEEK, PEI, POM, PP,
PPA, PPS, PS
Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Low coefficient of friction
Self-lubricating
Chemical, wear, and corrosion resistance
Maxxam™ PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Homopolymer and copolymer grades
Optional additives: UV, heat stabilizers
Standard grades available in natural and black
Maxxam™ FR PE, PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA
Flame retardant masterbatches
Elevated UL RTI ratings
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Nymax™
Nymax™ PIR
Bergamid™
PA 6, 66, 612, 12,
co-polymers
Transportation, Building
& Construction, Electrical
Toughened grades: medium and high impact
Optional additives: heat stabilized, lubricated, impact
modified, nucleated
Standard grades available in natural and black
Pre-colored solutions available
PIR grades with 20%–100% recycled content,
supporting the circular economy
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS
2 From NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials, LLC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avient Corporation
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
Trilliant™
ABS, LCP, PA, PC,
ABS, PA 6, PA 66,
PC/ABS, PC/PSU,
PEBA, PEEK, PES,
POM, PPA, PSU
Certified to USP Class VI
Formulations locked down
Drug master file submissions by product stewardship
Pre-colored, small lot production down to 50 lb–250 lb
Sterilization, chemical resistance, and secondary process guidance
Adherence to FDM-GMP manufacturing standards
Antimicrobial technologies
Materials for radiation shielding protection
NEU™
Specialty
Materials2
PEBA, TPU, PA 11, PA 12,
PP, PE, TPE
Radiopacifiers, stabilizers, and surface modifiers
Antimicrobial technologies
Pre-colored formulations
Small lot capabilities
Short lead times
Versaflex™ HC TPE
Overmolding
Clear and heat resistant
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
HEALTHCARE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS
reSound™ R
Recycled
Formulations
PA6, PA66, PC
Transportation, Consumer,
Household Appliance,
Electrical & Electronics,
PA grades: Up to 100% recycled content
PC grades: Up to 70% recycled content
PIR and PCR grades available
Support the circular economy
Comparable performance to prime grades
Customizable solution
Surround™ ABS, PP, PBT, PC, PA 66 Transportation, Electrical
Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
Long fiber technology
Conductive properties
Galvanic corrosion protection
Lightweighting and ease of processing
Stat-Tech™
ABS, PA, PC, PC/ABS,
PC/PSU, PEEK, PEI,
PES, PP, PPA
Transportation, Electrical
Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
Conductive properties
Anti-static/dissipative properties
Corrosion resistance
Lightweighting and ease of processing
Clean room materials for semiconductors available
Therma-Tech™ LCP, PA, PEEK, PP,
PPA, PPS Consumer, Transportation
Thermally conductive
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS
Barricade™
Elastomers
with Fortrex™
Technology
Barricade™ high-performance
elastomers bring next genera-
tion technology to market to
bridge the gap between tradi-
tional TPEs and silicone
Healthcare, Industrial
Aerospace, Appliances,
Electronics
High temperature compression set
Processes on thermoplastic injection molding
and extrusion equipment
Customizable and colorable
Process simplicity
CROSSLINKABLE ELASTOMERS
Barricade formulations leverage licensed Fortrex™ technology.
Consumer, Packaging,
Healthcare, Electrical &
Electronics, Appliance
Clear and heat resistant TPEs
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
NSF and UL listings
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
* Commercially available in North America only
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
ECCOH™ Polyolefin
Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, zero halogen (LSFOH)
Cross-linkable grades
Chemical, oil, and gel resistant
Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high speed processing
Compatible with Avient additives and color masterbatches
FireCon™ CPE, CPE Alloy
Low and medium voltage cable jacketing
Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance
Oil resistance
RoHS grades available
Maxxam™ FR PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Maxxam™ SY Foamable PP co-polymer
Easy processing
Variety of final densities available
Syncure™ XLPE
High performance moisture cure technology
UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1
Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant
WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS
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