https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/microbial-susceptibility-of-various-polymers-and-evaluation.pdf
From a product-type viewpoint, flexible
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and poly(urethane)-foam-based
applications have used biocides for decades.[8,9] PVC is
especially vulnerable to attack from fungi and bacteria
due to extensive plasticizer usage in flexible applications.[
10] Poly(urethane) foams are another notable consumer
of biocides because of their porous nature, which pro-
vides an ideal environment for microbes to grow.[11,12]
Therefore, it is not surprising that many applications
based on these two materials have significant usage of
biocides; commonly, oxybisphenoxarsine or lower toxic-
ity alternatives such as zinc pyrithione (ZPT) antimicro-
bials are employed.[10] Specific example applications
include kitchen and bath accessories, swimming pool
liners, carpet backing, sleep solutions like mattresses and
pillows, roofing membranes, and tiles.
They represent
a wide variety of resins and/or resin mixtures, processing
aids, and stabilization packages used in current TPE tech-
nologies.
B) Photograph comparing samples containing
equivalent loadings of ZPT; natural color plaque (left) and a plaque containing blue tint masterbatch (right)
ZANDER ET AL. 7
(99.99%) in S. aureus at ZPT loadings of 1000–1500 ppm
(Figure 2).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX PKG
4345, 4355, 4365
VERSAFLEX PKG
4465
VERSAFLEX PKG
4570
VERSAFLEX PKG
4665
Chemical
Compatibility
Soaps, low-cost
solution for
non-polar oils
Soaps, some oils Polar & non-polar oils,
non-polar solvents
Non-polar oils
(abrasion resistant)
Regulatory
Compliance*
REACH SVHC,
FDA 21 CFR
EU 10/2011
REACH SVHC &
FDA 21 CFR
FDA CFR
FDA CFR
Hardness 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A
Overmolded
Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural
* Please contact Avient for additional information
HOW CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE VERSAFLEX PKG TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
IN COSMETIC PACKAGING
Chemical compatibility – Versaflex PKG TPEs do
not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate when in
contact with most soaps, lotions, oils, surfactants
and solvents found in cosmetics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Antimony Trioxide.pdf
Substance Safety Summary
SUBSTANCE: Antimony Trioxide
GENERAL STATEMENT
Antimony trioxide is a naturally occurring mineral found in the earth’s crust.
Antimony, being a natural element, cannot
by definition be degraded.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Sustainable Material Answers_ Circular Economy 2022.pdf
Inspired by regenerative ecosystems found in nature, the circular
economy proposes that all goods and products find their way back into
supporting the same system from which they were created once a person is
finished using them.
Ecosystems found
in nature are regenerative and restorative rather than linear.
It is based on three principles:
• Design out waste and pollution
• Keep products and materials in use
• Regenerate natural systems
By following these principles, a circular economy can drastically reduce waste,
pollution, and resource depletion.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1165
Each year humans put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?sust[]=1136
Each year humans put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?ind[]=6595
Each year humans put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials?pname[]=19476
Each year humans put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/reduce-carbon-footprint-replacing-traditional-materials
Each year humans put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive - Case Study.pptx.pdf
TPEE AND TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Keep natural color of product
• No impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented the appearance quality from
yellowing after storage
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
CesaTM Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + CONVENIENCE
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