https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Colorants _ Additives for Appliances Brochure.pdf
Pearlescence, iridescence, fluorescence, glow-in-the- dark, sparkles or effects that mimic natural materials (e.g., wood, granite) can help differentiate the appliance on the shelf.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Nymax _ Nymax REC Processing Guide.pdf
Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” pattern) are recommended. 3.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/artisan-ar7300-pre-colored-formulation-processing-guide.pdf
• Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” pattern) are recommended. • Runner diameters should not be less than the part thickness. • Runner diameter should be 1.5x the part thickness. • Step each 90° bend in the system down in size. • Place vents at each 90° intersection and vent to atmosphere. • Hot runner molds are acceptable and should be sized by the manufacturer.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/lubrione-processing-guide.pdf
Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” pattern) are recommended
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/edgetek-processing-guide.pdf
Only naturally balanced runner systems (“H” pattern) are recommended
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/specialty-dispersions-overview.pdf
COLORANT DISPERSIONS RUBBER COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP Stan-Tone™ MB/MC & EP are pigment dispersions for rubber systems, available in customizable binder systems suited for nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural rubber, CPE and EVA compounds Applications: industrial goods, auto mats, rubber flooring, sponge rubber, wire and cable URETHANE COLORANT DISPERSIONS Polyester Urethane Paste Colorants: Stan-Tone™ PEP Stan-Tone™ PEP colorants are reactive and compatible with polyester systems, reacting to become part of the final cured product Applications: cast urethane wheels, industrial rollers, rigid foams, adhesives, laminates, pultrusion, glass reinforced composites, coated fabrics Polyether Urethane Paste Colorants: Stan-Tone™ ET Stan-Tone™ ET colorants for urethane are compatible with polyether systems, reacting to become part of the final cured product Applications: flexible foam, cast-able rolls and wheels, adhesives and laminates EPOXY COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ EPX Stan-Tone™ EPX consists of selected pigments dispersed in a Bisphenol A undiluted epoxy resin with an epoxide equivalent of 185 Applications: protective coatings, adhesives, epoxy flooring, electrical potting and laminates VINYL COLORANT DISPERSIONS Stan-Tone™ VC & VCP Stan-Tone™ VC and VCP are products based on single pigment or multi-pigment blends and are designed for applications in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness are essential Applications: profile extrusions, decking, outdoor furniture, calendaring applications Plasticizer-Based Colorants for Vinyl Paste: Stan-Tone™ HCC Stan-Tone™ HCC dispersions consist of selected pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate plasticizer (DIDP) and are designed for applications in which dispersion, uniformity, compatibility and cleanliness are essential Applications: coated fabric, vinyl sealants, adhesives, wall coverings, toys and sporting goods SILICONE COLORANT DISPERSIONS Liquid Silicone Colorants: Silcopas™ Stan-Tone™ SP or FSP (FDA-compliant) Silcotec™ SL Stan-Tone™ HC Plus LSR (class VI certified) Silicone paste colorants are single pigment or custom- made dispersions using a silicone carrier specially developed for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding applications Applications: infant care, toys, seals, gaskets and medical equipment High Consistency Silicone Rubber Colorants: Silcogum™ Silcotec™ S Stan-Tone™ SMB Stan-Tone™ HC Plus HCR (class VI certified) Silicone rubber colorants are made with a silicone elastomer gum binder resulting in cuttable masterbatches or slabs for ease of handling, especially for 2-roll, open-mill mixing Applications: mechanical seals, keypads, gaskets, wire and cable jacketing Room Temperature Vulcanization Colorants: Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP Silcopas™ RTV and Stan-Tone™ SP colorants offer a standard line of single pigment or custom made dispersions using a low viscosity dimethyl fluid specially developed for room temperature vulcanization (RTV) rubber Applications: caulks, sealants, adhesives WATER-BASED COLORANT DISPERSIONS Water-Based Liquid Colorants: Stan-Tone™ WDN Stan-Tone™ WDN water dispersions are high-solids organic or inorganic pigment dispersions designed to help meet standards for dispersion including pH levels and strength and shade Applications: dipped latex balloons and gloves, coatings and adhesive systems ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS AQUEOUS ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS Aquamix™ Aquamix™ chemical dispersions are a full line of dispersed and emulsified curatives, antioxidants, fillers, vulcanizers, optical brighteners, flame retardants, UV stabilizers and tackifiers Applications: adhesives and latex compounding, curatives SILICONE ADDITIVE DISPERSIONS Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ EC Silcosperse™ EC electrically conductive additives provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings Applications: resistors, printable electronics, flexible electronics, insulator depolarizers Laser Marking Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ LM Silcosperse™ LM laser marking additives are dispersions that contain laser absorbers and color formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching Applications: medical device housings, electronic device housings, wire and cable jacketing Peroxide Additives for Silicone: Silcocat™ Silcocat™ dispersions can improve silicone molding process by stabilizing silicone peroxide compound levels Applications: automotive hoses, seals, gaskets Heat Stabilizer Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ The Silcosperse™ family of heat stabilizing additives provide a high quality dispersion into silicone designed to enhance heat resistance of silicone compounds Mold Release Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ IMR Silcosperse™ IMR is an internal mold release dispersion designed to be added to the silicone or fluorosilicone compound to facilitate the de-molding of finished parts Acid Acceptor Additives for Silicone: Silcosperse™ 180 Silcosperse™ 180 acid acceptor is a premium dispersion used to neutralize acid by-products generated by certain peroxides Viscosity Modifiers for Silicone: Silcosperse™ 237 Silcosperse™ 237 modifier dispersions are designed to raise or control the viscosity without changing solid content SPECIALTY PRODUCTS DRY POWDER COLORANTS Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC Stan-Tone™ D and Stan-Tone™ DC are dry powder pigments available in a range of hues and chemical types WET OR DRY BLEND COLORANTS Stan-Tone™ DB Stan-Tone™ DB dry blend colorants provide enhanced performance over dry colors, resulting in uniform critical pigment weight ratios for improved color control SELF-BONDING SILICONE Silcotec™ SCB Silcotec™ SCB self-bonding silicone solutions allow silicone to bond to various substrates without prime coating To learn more about our colorant & additive dispersions, please contact us at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit www.avient.com.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Compensation Committee Charter (REV 10-2019).pdf
Review and approve, or recommend to the Board the approval of, the structure of the Company’s retirement plans, and other benefit plans that are compensatory in nature.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Stan-Tone RBX Product Bulletin.pdf
Customizable binder systems offer solutions based on nitrile, EPR, EPDM, SBR, natural rubber, CPE, and EVA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient_CodeConduct_2024_ES-SPAIN2.pdf
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