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Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
for Medical Devices and Diagnostic Equipment
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help
protect and enhance the performance of polymers
used in applications, such as medical housings, drug
delivery devices, syringes and needles, diagnostics,
and catheters.
These
functional additives are available as concentrates to
dilute into the polymer or ready-to-use formulations
that can be used without dilution.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and increased
security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-
derived substances
• Available for use in a wide range of polymers
including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate
and alloys, polyester, POM
• Functionality can be combined with colorants
into convenient combination concentrates and
ready-to-use formulations
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS
DRUG
DELIVERY
DEVICES
SYRINGES &
NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS
Clarifying PP
Sorbitol-free for transparent
applications with reduced migration
and improved thermal stability
Lubricant—
permanent/
non-migrating
Fast acting reduction in friction
for wide variety of polymers such
as PP, ABS, POM, PC
Protection from
UV in transparent
applications for PP,
PE, PETG, COP
UV blocking in 290-450nm with
no impact on clarity; can be
combined with colors (e.g., amber)
Antistatic ready-to-
use solution for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating;
fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Gamma/e-beam
sterilization
protection of the
polymer
Preserving the properties of
PP and COC/COP; reduction
in yellowing using Color
Compensation Technology (CCT)
Reduced material
consumption/cycle
time—nucleation
Fast acting new generation
nucleant for PE and PP; improved
thermal and mechanical properties
allows wall thinning; reduction of
tolerance/dimensional problems
between different colors
Laser marking
replacing ink
printing/labels
Solvent-free, high-speed
identification for Nd/YAG laser
for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM
Antioxidants for
PE, PP, TPE
Thermal protection during
converting/downstream sterilization
Brand protection/
anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
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THE
JOURNEY
AWAITS
Polymer Solutions for
Adventure Sports Gear
For outdoor enthusiasts, the lighter the gear, the
better.
Add resilience and
lasting beauty to your products with various
polymer additives and color formulations
from Avient.
Bring beauty to the outdoor experience
with products that pop:
• Add vibrancy or brand recognition with
custom polymer colorants
• Keep your product’s colors brilliant with
UV-stable additives
• Reduce cycle times and production costs
by eliminating secondary painting
requirements with molded-in color
and advanced polymer formulations
from Avient
Your outdoor products need to stand the test
of time and resist damage from exposure to
environmental elements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/OnColor Water Pitcher Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING CONSUMER
PRODUCTS OEM
W A T E R P I T C H E R H A N D L E
• Access to the latest colors & effects for inspiration and
assistance with brand aesthetics
• Meet sustainability expectations while maintaining product
and brand integrity
• Accelerate product development timeline to meet
aggressive commercial deadlines
• Offered blue marble effect in Oceanworks PS
• Developed a proprietary blue marble aesthetic
in a recycled PS, meeting brand and
sustainability expectations
• Expedited product development to satisfy
ambitious timeline requirements
• Provided ongoing inspiration and global
support throughout the process
OnColor™ (Remafin™) Polymer Colorants for
polyolefins
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Environment, Health and Safety.
Our health and safety policies,
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which apply to all Avient associates, are to safeguard the health and well-being of each person while at
work.
We prioritize stakeholder engagement and discussion related to
implementation of our human rights policy, particularly as it pertains to employee and environmental
safety.
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Environment, Health and Safety.
Our health
and safety policies, which apply to all Avient associates, are to safeguard the health and well-
being of each person while at work.
We prioritize stakeholder engagement and discussion related
to implementation of our human rights policy, particularly as it pertains to employee and
environmental safety.
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These concentrates are a combination of color with a functional performance-enhancing or processing additive, in one solution.
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