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From streamlining design, manufacturing and supply chain processes, to navigating regulatory demands, we’ll help you optimize the performance of your medical equipment, so you can grow your bottom line and stand apart from your competition. 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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NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES 1 Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics ABS, PA Powersports, Lawn & Garden, Marine, Electronics, Home Appliances, Cosmetic Packaging Customizable pre-color solutions Scratch & mar resistance Weatherability & UV resistance High impact resistance Chemical resistance Simplifies processing/replaces paint Tailored temperature performance range: -20°C to 105°C Bergadur™ Polyester Formulations PBT Transportation, Consumer, Industrial High strength Good creep rupture strength Good chemical and heat resistance Low friction and good abrasion resistance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics/ OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites PA, PK, PP, PPA, PPS, TPU Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Long fiber technology Elevated impact and mechanical properties at room temperature Increased performance at temperature extremes Excellent creep and fatigue resistance Glass and carbon fiber filled options Lubricated, fire retardant, and pre-colored options PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base resin Recycled grades formulated with up to 100% post- industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations ABS, LCP, PA, PC, PC/ ABS, PC/PBT, PC/PET, PC/PSU, PEEK, PES, PEI, POM, PPA, PPS, PSU Transportation, Consumer, Industrial, Telecommunications, Electrical & Electronics Strength and durability Chemical and temperature resistance High impact resistance Weatherability Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA Low-density grades for weight reduction 5G properties – customizable Dk/Df and 3D/LDS solutions Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions PC Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Transportation Contain 25–70% PIR or PCR content Comparable performance to prime PC formulations Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations PK Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Consumer, Transportation Excellent chemical resistance Good strength, durability and dimensional stability Pre-colored formulations Non-halogen, flame retardant performance to UL 94 V-0 Reduced carbon footprint compared to PA6 and PA66 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES 1 Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations PA, TPU, TPE, PBT Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Broad modulus and strength: flexible to rigid Chemical and corrosion resistance Alternative to lead and other traditional dense metals Suitable for metallization and electroplating Low-shrinkage grades available Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations Bio-based PP Cosmetic Caps & Closures, Perfume Caps, Spirit Bottle Caps, Luxury Boxes, Handles & Knobs Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Formulated with partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources Achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations rPP, rABS, rPA Cosmetic Caps & Closures, Perfume Caps, Spirit Bottle Caps, Luxury Boxes, Handles & Knobs Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3 Based on recycled resin and/or filler from PIR and/or PCR sources Achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations/ LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations PA, PBT, PC, PEEK, PEI, PK, POM, PP, PPA, PPS, PS Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Low coefficient of friction Self-lubricating Chemical, wear, and corrosion resistance PK-based formulations can offer a reduced carbon footprint compared to PA6, PA66 and POM Grades avoiding the use of fluorinated lubricants such as PTFE are available Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Homopolymer and co-polymer grades Optional additives: UV, heat stabilizers Standard grades available in natural and black Maxxam™ BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations P P Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Formulated with 10–50% bio-content including bio-based resin and/or filler Bio-filler from sources including olive seed powder, recycled coffee grounds, cellulose fiber Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PE, PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Energy Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA Elevated UL RTI ratings Halogen-free flame retardant grades available Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations PP Consumer, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from PIR and PCR sources Achieves equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations Nymax™/Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations PA 6, 66, 612, 12, co-polymers Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics Toughened grades: medium and high impact Optional additives: heat stabilized, lubricated, impact modified, nucleated Standard grades available in natural and black Pre-colored solutions available Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions Bio-based PA Transportation, Consumer Goods, Industrial, Building & Construction Formulated with 16–47% natural filler, reducing the carbon footprint Excellent surface appearance and colorability Lower warpage compared with PA66 glass fiber-filled materials Equivalent performance to PA66 glass fiber-filled materials Excellent dimensional stability and property retention rate after water uptake Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations PA6, PA66 Transportation, Consumer, Household Appliances, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Contains 20–100% recycled content PIR and PCR grades available Support the circular economy Comparable performance to prime grades Super tough formulations available Customizable solution NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1 NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes and NEU™ Custom Capabilities PEBA, TPU, PA 11, PA 12, PP, PE, TPE Radiopacifiers, stabilizers, and surface modifiers Antimicrobial technologies Pre-colored formulations Small lot capabilities Short lead times Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastics ABS, LCP, PA, PA 6, PA 66, PC, PC/ABS, PC/PSU, PEBA, PEEK, PES, PK, POM, PPA, PSU Certified to USP Class VI Formulations locked down Drug master file submissions by product stewardship Pre-colored, small lot production down to 50 lb–250 lb Sterilization, chemical resistance, and secondary process guidance Adherence to FDM-GMP manufacturing standards Antimicrobial technologies Materials for radiation shielding protection PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base resin Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers TPE Overmolding Clear and heat resistant Ultra clear grades Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Bio-based formulations available HEALTHCARE SPECIALTY FORMULATIONS 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details SPECIALTY ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/ APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES 1 PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics PPE, PBT, ABS, PP Telecommunications, Transportation Stable and controlled dielectric performance Ultra-low transmission loss at mmWave frequencies up to 220 GHz Dielectric constant (Dk) range spanning 2.55 to 23 Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations ABS, PA, PC, PC/ABS, PC/PSU, PEEK, PEI, PES, PP, PPA Transportation, Electrical & Electronics Integrated EMI/RFI shielding Conductive properties Anti-static/dissipative properties Corrosion resistance Lightweighting and ease of processing Clean room materials for semiconductors available TPE grades are available (see page 6) Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations ABS, PP, PBT, PC, PA 66 Transportation, Electrical & Electronics Integrated EMI/RFI shielding Long fiber technology Conductive properties Galvanic corrosion protection Lightweighting and ease of processing Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations LCP, PA, PEEK, PP, PPA, PPS Consumer, Transportation Thermally conductive Low coefficient of thermal expansion Corrosion resistance 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1 ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations PE, PP, TPE, EVA Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high-speed processing Compatible with Avient colorants and additives ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions XLPE Enhances the performance of traditional ECCOH LSFOH solutions Improved oil, chemical and UV resistance, mechanical performance, or operating temperature FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing Formulations CPE, CPE alloy Low and medium voltage cable jacketing Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance Oil resistance RoHS grades available Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications Halogen-free flame retardant grades available Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame Retardant Formulations Foamable PP co-polymer Easy processing Variety of final densities available Corrosion resistance Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations XLPE Low and medium voltage formulations High performance moisture cure technology UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1 Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant Formulations available without DBDPE Resistant to electrical breakdown WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS NAME TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Wire & Cable Low odor solutions UV stabilization High heat resistance Chemical resistance Automotive approved grades Excellent compression set Overmolding Flame resistant grades Excellent weatherability Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additives reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Biopolymers sustainably sourced from plant-based raw materials Utilizing 35–75% bio-renewable content Strength and durability Chemical resistance Impact resistance Pre-colored solutions reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers Personal Care Products, Lawn & Garden Tools, Outdoor Goods, Office Supplies, Footwear, Houseware Durables, Consumer Electronics, Automotive PIR & PCR formulations utilizing 9–83% recycled content PCR grades formulated with recycled ocean plastics, food packaging, engine oil, or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) PCR grade suitable for use in specific food-contact applications Supports the circular economy Can be overmolded to PP, PC, ABS, PC/AB Comparable performance to traditional TPEs reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastics Elastomers Personal Care, Household Appliances, Consumer Packaging, Consumer Electronics Formulated to achieve a negative, neutral or low product carbon footprint (PCF) Industry-first cradle-to-gate PCF range between -0.46 and -0.02 in kg CO2 equivalent/kg product Opaque natural appearance Easily colorable Comparable performance to traditional TPEs Can be overmolded to PP or PE Stat-Tech™ TPE Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Automotive, Industrial, Conveyor Belts & Controls, ADAS Systems, Electronic Devices Electrical resistivity range from 10 to 10¹⁰ Ω Hardness range from 40–85 Shore A Protects critical electrical components from EMI/RFI and reduces static build-up Simplifies manufacturing Overmolds directly onto polymer substrates Meets regulatory compliance requirements of ATEX and ESD, and food contact compliance grades are available Versaflex™ and Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Appliances, Medical Tubing, Protective Films Overmolding Vibration damping grades Clear and heat resistant TPEs Ultra clear grades Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades NSF and UL listings Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additive Bio-based formulations for healthcare available GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS 1 See technical data sheets for complete product details Lightweighting Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics Edgetek™ LD Low Density Formulations LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations Human Health & Safety NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Reduced Energy Use Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics VOC Reduction OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer Versaflex™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Recycle Solutions Complēt™ REC Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomer Biopolymers Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations Maxxam™ BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Eco-conscious Complēt™ PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Polyketone Thermoplastics Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations Edgetek™ Solutions for Laser Welding LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastics Elastomers Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Polyketone-based Thermoplastics Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics Sustainable Infrastructure ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations ECCOH™ XL Cross-linkable Solutions Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations SPECIALTY ENGINEERED FORMULATIONS THAT SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOCUS MARKETS Our product portfolio offers customizable solutions to serve a full range of markets, including: Building & Construction Consumer Energy Healthcare Industrial Packaging Telecommunications Transportation 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.