The second mechanism is through chemical compatibility of the substrate and the overmolding TPE compound. Chemical compatibility depends on the surface energies which are related to the cohesive density match between the substrate and the TPE. Page 10 July 19, 2007 Mechanical Interlock + + + + + - - - - - - - - Chemical Compatibility (Interface formed due to favorable interfacial tension and melt viscosity) Specific Interaction (e.g..

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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. 

A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES. DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER.

Compatible with normal PTFE extrusion processes, add color to PTFE parts PFA is one of the most inert melt-processible fluoropolymers available and offers outstanding chemical resistance

Give your silicone products a boost of color and maintain chemical standards with these specialty color dispersions These colorants are highly compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of your final cured product.

Add color to PTFE parts with full compatibility for normal PTFE extrusion processes

 – PolyOne today unveiled Wilflex™ EPIC™ Single LC White, a new, white ink that is universally compatible with both polyester

HOW IT WORKS Excelite additives typically contain 70%wt of active chemical foaming agent (CFA), dispersed in a liquid carrier, thus promoting greater product efficiency. The carrier system is selected for optimal compatibility with the polymer network and the use of dispersants helps the CFA particles efficiently mix and disperse within the extrusion process. Consistency of surface both chemically and physically leads to more even wetting of the ink which ensures good dot definition—the key to higher quality digital print images.

Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP colorants provide good dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness, while providing excellent color control for metering and distribution in rigid and flexible vinyl extrusion, injection molding and calendaring processes. Eliminate problems with messy, hard to handle chemicals with these special dispersions