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Avient Unveils High-Temperature, Vibrant Colorants for Healthcare at MD&M West 2022
Caption: Avient’s line of Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants combines high performance and extraordinary color.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
As a medical equipment and
device manufacturer, your high-
performance, ergonomically designed
equipment requires robust materials
with high resistance to chemicals, UV
rays and impact.
Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends
Copolyester Eastman Tritan™
(Copolyester)
High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants;
excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss
after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite®
(FR-PBT)
30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties;
high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance
Polyester
(PC/PET) &
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PC/PBT)
Covestro Makroblend®
(FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant
Covestro Makroblend®
(Non-FR PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/PET) Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility
PA, PVC, PC & PMMA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Avient Trilliant™ XR
Radiation Shielding (PA)
Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement;
enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers
Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) &
Rilsamid® MED (PA12)
Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance;
temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Resilience™ HC (PVC)
Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality;
inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC
Polycarbonate
(PC) Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available
PolyMethyl
Methacrylate
(PMMA)
Trinseo Plexiglas® Acrylics
(PMMA) Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses
Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends
Styrenics
Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility
INEOS Styrolution
Terlux® HD (MABS)
Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance;
good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality
INEOS Styrolution
Lustran® & Novodur® HD (ABS)
Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength;
excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable
FR-
Polycarbonate/
ABS
(FR-PC/ABS)
Covestro Bayblend®
(FR-PC/ABS) Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/ABS)
Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing;
glass-filled also available
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• Housings
• Covers
• Monitor bezels
• Body panels
• Handles
• Access panels
• Battery enclosures
• Wands
• Coils
Rigid Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required
• UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements
• Housings with toughness & good impact resistance
• Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings
• High-flow materials for components with complex designs
FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• O-rings
• Gaskets
• Wheels
• Soft touch
grips/handles
• Keypads/displays
• Diaphragms
• Seals
Flexible Component Solution Needs:
• Comfortable handles & grips
• Water-tight seals
• Durable feet or casters
• Durable keypads
• Flow control
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC
Thermoplastic
Avient Versaflex™ HC
Overmolding Series
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics
Arkema Pebax® MED
Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch;
chemical resistance; overmolding material
Thermoplastic
Polyester
DuPont™ Hytrel®
Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82;
BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility;
good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
Covestro Texin®
Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance;
overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A
Thermoplastic
Vulcanizate
Avient Versalloy™
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP
Exxon Mobil Santoprene™
Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance;
compliance with medical standards
Flexible
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque
grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable
Thermoset Silicone Elastomers
Thermoset
Silicone
Elastomers/
Liquid Silicone
Rubber (LSR)
DuPont™ Liveo™
Silicone Elastomers (LSR)
Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable;
made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex
PVC
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance;
non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications;
high temperature grades available
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Arkema Pebax®
Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness,
and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness;
low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
Covestro Texin®
RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance;
Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D
Polyolefin
Elastomer
(POE)
Avient ECCOH™ Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility;
environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties
PA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Arkema Rilsan®
(PA)
Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability
WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• Plug molding
• Flexible jacket
• Heater cable
insulation
• Flexible cords
• Coil cords & cable
Wire & Cable Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed
• Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance
• Low smoke & non-halogen materials
CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions
Specialized materials to meet unique
application requirements
Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line
of customized solutions specific for regulated
medical devices; color branding expertise
FDA-registered pre-colored resins
and masterbatch options; color coding
for safety and brand recognition
Avient collaborates with key material suppliers
to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins
Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color
masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility
using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol
Reduced growth of microbes
Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit
growth of microbes that often cause odor,
staining and loss of mechanical properties
AVIENT DISTRIBUTION
Healthcare Supplier Line Card
You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-dental-case-study.pdf
First, the company
was using antimicrobial additives that required high
let-down ratios (LDR).
Testing was conducted
to determine if formulations molded with the new
additives would maintain sufficient antimicrobial
functionality at the lower LDRs, and positive results
were provided to the manufacturer.
Finally, Avient’s
willingness and ability to conduct and provide testing
results saved the customer time and money.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Renol Fiber Colorants Deep Black Product Bulletin.pdf
The Renol™ Fiber Colorants portfolio includes
deep black solutions with high light and washing
fastnesses for polyester fibers including recycled
grades.
APPLICATIONS
• Automotive textiles and upholstery, e.g., seat
covers, liners, carpets
• Home textiles, e.g., sofa covers, pillows, curtains
• Apparel, e.g., fashion clothing, sportswear
BENEFITS
• Deep and intense black coloration with high
light fastness
• Adapted to polyester fibers including recycled
grades
• Highly efficient formulation to increase
processability and reduce costs
• Excellent washing fastness for textile products
that are frequently washed, e.g., sportswear
• Can be customized to achieve the desired
intensity
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine
suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
High Strength Synthetic Fibers Outperform Steel
Our Products Remove
• Weight
Steel is heavier than synthetic fibers.
HMPE for example, has a
specific gravity less than 1 and will float in water.
• Corrosion
Since our products are non-corrosive, they offer outstanding
performance in corrosive environments, including marine and off-
shore applications.
• Conductivity
High-performance synthetic fibers act as a barrier between eletrical
components.
• Creep
When exposed to static long-term loads, synthetic fibers stretch very
little.
LCP for example, can be constructed to practically eliminate creep.
• Stretch
All high-modulus high-performance fibers such as carbon tows have
low stretch properties.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-recyclability-drinkable-yogurt-bottles?ind[]=6599
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additives for PET provided high-performance light blocking technology and enabled a recyclable alternative to long-life dairy packaging.
This additive is particularly suitable in packaging for ultra-high temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products, as these types of products have a longer shelf life, making them more susceptible to light-induced oxidation due to ambient storage conditions.
UHT dairy products require special packaging consideration for long ambient shelf life, and ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive provided a high-performance light blocking product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/2020-composite-springs-product-selection-install-guide.pdf
PRODUCT SELECTION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
COMPOSITE
SPRINGS
VIBRATORY CONVEYORS
AND SEATING
FEATURE BENEFIT
• Exceptional fatigue resistance
• Corrosion resistance
• Creep resistance
Fewer failures for longer spring life, less frequent
replacement, and a more reliable end product
• High strength-to-weight ratio—less than half
the weight of steel
• High spring rate and deep deflection
• Custom designs to support off-axis loads
Stronger springs can mean fewer are needed
in an application for overall cost savings
• Common sizes in inventory
• Custom design and finishing capabilities
Fast, dependable service, ready-to-install product
and customization options to boost your
manufacturing efficiency
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
Thermoset composite springs from Avient are
engineered with proprietary vinyl ester or epoxy
resins and unidirectional fiber reinforcement
technologies.
USES &
APPLICATIONS
Sorting and conveying equipment, such as:
• Raw and processed food • Mined/quarried rock, ore, coal, sand
• Pharmaceutical products • Powder
• Forestry products • Agricultural products
• Recycled materials
Furniture, including indoor and outdoor seating
Other applications requiring high cyclic fatigue resistance, repeatability and high
performance including high temperature applications up to 300°F (149°C).
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4325
T649.2 ETFE210 CC HIGH DK.
T650.3 MFA1041 CC HIGH ORANGE
T656.7 FEP CC HIGH VIOLET
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4864
HIGH STR.
HIGH STR.
HIGH STR.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4291
213.01 ETFE210(2185) CC HIGH BROWN
213.08 ETFE210(2185) CC HIGH GREY
293.62 ETFE 207 CC HIGH RED