https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/antimicrobial-case-study.pdf
DENTAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER T O O T H B R U S H E S • Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs) • Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality • Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin • Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production bottlenecks • Provided full antimicrobial functionality at lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings • Designed universal carrier that enabled additive use across a variety of resins • Reduced lead time over previous supplier by one week, enabling customer to better manage inventory levels and increase production efficiencies WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + VERSATILITY LEARN MORE © 2020, Avient Corporation, All Right Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/withstand-antimicrobial-additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application Snapshot Intraoral Scanner.pdf
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OEM I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R • Chemical and impact resistance • Customized pre-colored solutions • Color and dimension stable after sterilization • Minimum color deviation and easy to process • Technical support and color expertise • Offered bright white and customized pre- colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for intraoral scanner head and body parts • Provided a solution that can withstand up to 1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical and excellent impact resistance • Met customer request for color stability after processing and biocompatible compliance Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION RESISTANCE + CUSTOMIZED COLORS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Dental Scaler Application Snapshot.pdf
S U RG I C A L I N S T RU M E N T O E M D E N T A L S C A L E R • Attain an extreme white color to appear hygienic and aesthetically pleasing • Ability to laser mark the brand • Maintain impact resistance • Achieved a clean, bright white color that provided a more pleasing experience for patients • Allowed scaler to be laser marked for brand identification • Met the need for impact resistance and successfully passed the drop test requirements Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION AESTHETICS + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/versaflex-hc-syringe-plunger-english.pdf
Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English SYRINGE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E P L U N G E R • USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant • Sterilize by gamma & EtO • Long-term sealing performance • Low coefficient of friction (COF) • Consistent performance across barrel sizes • Provided a formulated solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Improved global supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Versaflex TPE-Charging Gun Grip-Application Snapshot.pdf
WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LEADING EV MANUFACTURER C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Nice surface finish • Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS • Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical resistance (including to ethanediol), and better appearance than the incumbent TPV solution • Eliminated a secondary process through two- shot injection molding with good adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles • Offered quick technical support to accelerate the product development KEY REQUIREMENTS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING LEARN MORE Versaflex™ TPE Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-wireless-charger.pdf
WIRELESS CHARGER BRAND W I R E L E S S C H A R G E R • Good surface finish • UV and stain resistance • Abrasion resistance • Bonding to PC • Provided total solution for product with excellent surface results plus on-site technical support to improve customer’s yield • Improved excellent UV and stain resistance performance to meet stringent requirements • Delivered outstanding anti-abrasion and anti-scratch performance Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION NON-BLOOMING SOLUTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versaflex-cosmetic-droppers-case-study-brief.pdf
VIROSPACK C O S M E T I C D R O P P E R S • Improved chemical resistance • Hardness 45 – 50 • Natural/transparent color • Food contact compliance • REACH compliance • Provided dedicated customer service resources • Reduced cycle time while maintaining similar mechanical properties • Provided a material with easy molding • Enhanced chemical resistance to oil in extreme conditions Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Versaflex OM -Diastimeter Cover-Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL BRAND D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R • Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate measurements • Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made part and the internal metal part • Met anti-static standard surface resistivity 109-1010 Ω/m2 which reduced error for circular measurement by 55% and linear measurement by 33% • Provided a formulation with better wear resistance than the previous overmold material • Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION ANTI-STATIC + WEAR RESISTANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex TPEs for Gasket of Radial Artery Hemostat_Final.pdf
artery tourniquet A RT E RY TO U R N I Q U E T M A N U FAC T U R E R G A S K E T O F R A D I A L A R T E R Y H E M O S T A T • Super soft feeling • Increased production efficiency by simple injection process • High transparency • Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs capable of meeting the desired feel • Formulated solutions to comply with FDA regulation for skin contact • Provided easy molding and assembling by onsite technical and customized durometer Customized Versaflex™ TPEs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION REGULATORY + SOFT FEELING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/norbert-merklein.pdf
NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com https://www.avient.com/