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RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (housings & covers, monitor bezels, body panels, handles, battery enclosures, access panels, 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 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 Polycarbonate/ Polyester (PC/PET) & Polycarbonate/ 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 (PVC) 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) Altuglas 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 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 Elastomers (TPE) Avient Versaflex™ HC Overmolding Series (TPE) Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics Arkema Pebax® MED (TPE) Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch; chemical resistance; overmolding material Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) 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 (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance; overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) Avient Versalloy™ (TPV) 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™ (TPV) Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance; compliance with medical standards Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 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 DuPont™ Liveo™ Silicone Elastomers (LSR) Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable; made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, MONITORING EQUIPMENT (o-rings, gaskets, wheels, soft touch grips/handles, keypads/displays, diaphragms, seals) WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY, & MONITORING EQUIPMENT (plug molding, heater cable insulation, flexible jacket, flexible cords, coil cords & cable) Wire and 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 PVC Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 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 (TPE) Arkema Pebax® (TPE) Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPC-ET) DuPont™ Hytrel® (TPC-ET) 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 (TPU) Covestro Texin® (TPU) 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 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.
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Available in masterbatch pellets, powder form or liquid, they utilize endothermic, exothermic or an endothermic/ exothermic blend of chemistries to fit the required applications. Product Name Material/ Product Code Type Initiation Temp, C Optimum Gas Yield Temp, C Gas Yield Range, cc/g Uses/ Applications Usage Resins POWDER Hydrocerol BIH PEAUFF Endo 140 160 140–150 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction EVA, polyethylene, PE copolymers, TPEs/TPOs, PVC Hydrocerol Compound EMASAD Endo 140 200 135–145 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM, PVC Hydrocerol HK EMA0766025 Endo 200 210 135–145 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polypropylene, styrenes, acrylics, polyamides Hydrocerol 1480 EMA0766027 Endo-Exo 140 180 240–259 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction EVA, polyethylenes, PE copolymers, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, PVC Product Name Material/ Product Code Type Initiation Temp, C Optimum Gas Yield Temp, C Gas Yield Range, cc/g Uses/ Applications Usage Resins MASTERBATCH Hydrocerol 862 PLASAD Endo 140 160 10–20 • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction EVA, polyethylene, PE compolymers, TPOs/TPEs Hydrocerol BIH-40-E PLASAF Endo 140 160 55–65 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction EVA, polyethylene, PE compolymers, TPOs/TPEs Hydrocerol 1004 PEAUFQ Endo 140 160 80–90 • Weight reduction EVA, polyethylene, PE compolymers, TPOs/TPEs Hydrocerol CF-5-E PEASCF Endo 140 200 5–10 • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM Hydrocerol 1602 PRASAD Endo 140 200 50–60 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM Hydrocerol PEA0820021 PEA0820021 Endo 140 200 25–35 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Styrenes Hydrocerol PEA08200095 PEA0820095 Endo-Exo 140 180 100–120 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction PVC Hydrocerol ITP-820 PRAN698588 Endo 200 210 5–10 • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction EVA, polyethylene, PE copolymers, TPEs/TPOs, PVC Hydrocerol HK-40-E PLASAH Endo 200 210 55–65 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM, PVC Hydrocerol CT-3205-B OMA0698633 Endo 200 210 50–60 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction PLA Hydrocerol 1135 PEAN698616 Exo 170 190 20–30 • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM Hydrocerol 8418M PHA0698418 Exo 170 190 50–60 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyethylene, polypropylene, TPEs/TPOs, styrenes, acrylics, TPUs, POM Product Name Material/ Product Code Type Initiation Temp, C Optimum Gas Yield Temp, C Gas Yield Range, cc/g Uses/ Applications Usage Resins MASTERBATCH Hydrocerol 141 PEASCH Exo 200 210 10–20 • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polypropylene, styrenes, acrylics, polyamides Hydrocerol 1191 PRAN698433 Exo 200 210 55–65 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polypropylene, styrenes, acrylics, polyamides Hydrocerol NBA0820012 NBA0820012 Exo 240 260 25–35 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polyesters, high-temperature resins Hydrocerol XH-901 SAASCC Exo 240 260 30–40 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polycarbonate blends, polycarbonate, high-temperature resins Hydrocerol 1376-4 PRAN698541 Endo-Exo 200 210 90–100 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal • Warpage reduction Polypropylene, styrenes, acrylics, polyamides, PVC LIQUID Excelite FA-37 CC10212522 Endo-Exo 120 140 65–75 • Weight reduction/ WPC Polyethylene Excelite PF-1 CC01053625 Endo-Exo 120 140 55–65 • Weight reduction Vinyl Excelite FA-185 CC10303252 Endo 140 200 75–85 • Weight reduction • Direct gas assist Polyolefin Excelite Foam PPRO CC10250288 Endo 160 200 50–60 • Weight reduction • Warpage reduction Polypropylene Excelite FA-77 CC10232527 Endo-Exo 120 140 85–95 • Weight reduction/ WPC Polyethylene Excelite FA-108 CC10290626 Endo 180 200 55–65 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal Polyolefin Excelite FA-112 CC10313065 Endo 140 200 50-60 • Weight reduction • Sink mark removal Polyolefin 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
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Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Develops High-Performing Plasticizer Alternative for Flexible PVC In addition, the new SynPlast option for flexible PVC features supply stability to help counteract historic supply chain disruptions of 810TM, and is formulated for use in wire and cable and automotive slush molding PVC applications. Flexible PVC compounders have traditionally relied on 810TM to achieve critical performance properties at both elevated and low temperatures.
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30644 BE TPU MASTERBATCH 229959 YE LDPE MASTERBATCH
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SOLUTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE Engineered Fibers, Color & Additives, Specialty Engineered Materials BINDER YARN Flat, low-profile Highly absorbent (up to 65x its weight) BUFFER TUBE SWELLABLE YARN Cleaner than gel Highly absorbent WATER SWELLABLE FRP Non-corrosive, non-conductive, No flaking or shedding Overcoat and upjacketing available STRENGTH MEMBER Aramid or fiberglass yarn Processes cleanly with minimal dust UNDER-SHEATH RIPCORD Swellable, non-wicking Available in colors for easy identificationLASER MARKING ADDITIVES Provide good contrast in black outer jacket for outdoor exposure JACKET Color formulations for PVC, PE, TPU, TPC UV protective additives Non-halogenated colors for LSFOH LSFOH UV formulations for high flame retardancy, chemical and UV resistance, low COF TPE Polyamide, custom polyolefins LOOSE TUBES, TIGHT BUFFERS AND MICRO-MODULES LSFOH UV formulations for improved processing speeds, strippability & gel resistance Customized formulations: PBT PP TPE Color formulations for polyamide, PBT, LSFOH , TPE, TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester) Laser marking additives https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-wire-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncap-uv-stabilizer-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-wire-cable https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/bergadur-polyester-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-wire-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-wire-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives
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This small drop can be a game-changer in efficiencies for a typical PVC extruder. THE IMPACT As tests and trials were conducted, it was shown that the Excelite dispersion interacted more intimately and consistently with PVC resin, essentially becoming part of the PVC resin matrix. To illustrate, in the same PVC dryblend (pictured below), Excelite significanty reduced density with little to no effect on cell quality.
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PVC ASTRA BEIGE D/C GREEN PVC 20 35765 GYA LLDPE MASTERBATCH
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29876 GYA STD LLDPE MASTERBATCH