https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-vectranr-lcp.pdf
Composition Vectran® is an aromatic polyester spun from a liquid crystal polymer in a melt extrusion process. Key Features • High strength to weight ratio • Good creep resistance • High abrasion resistance • Excellent flex fatigue properties • Minimal moisture absorption • Excellent chemical resistance Disadvantages • Vectran® suffers from UV degradation, which causes strength loss and discoloration • Hair-like filaments tend to fray FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® VECTRAN® PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Ripcords • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope Abrasion Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame (Acid) (Alkali) (Organic Solvent) P P X P P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.40 Elongation @ Break % 3.8 Tensile Modulus g/d 600 Moisture Regain* %
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/ColorMatrix AAnchor Brochure_A4.pdf
MECHANICAL STRENGTH – BURST TESTING Anthranilamide AAnchor 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com EASY INTEGRATION ColorMatrix AAnchor is a liquid dispersion additive easily incorporated into the PET stream during injection molding or extrusion using ColorMatrix standard liquid metering equipment. It is compatible with PET bottles formed from an extrusion blow-molded or stretch blow-molded process.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-melt-injection-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
The FlexCart M.I. is designed to meet the needs of extrusion and similar continuous processes requiring additive and colorant delivery directly into a molten polymer stream. To operate in an extrusion process, the mixing capabilities may need to be enhanced and the FlexCart M.I. can be combined with a Cavity Transfer Mixer (CTM).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents Brochure.pdf
They are suitable for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. Extrusion-specific concentrates are available for most common packaging resins, including PP, PE, PS, PET, and PLA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Provides heat stabilization • Excellent balance of properties • Natural, black or custom colors Product Code - - - PX5430 B1 PX5435 B1 PX5440 B1 PX5450 B1 Reinforcement Type - - - Glass Glass Glass Glass Reinforcement % - % - 30 35 40 50 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ISO 1183 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.35 Tensile Strength Yield MPa ISO 527 102 105 113 130 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) MPa ISO 178 6500 8000 9400 11,500 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 180 9.4 9.3 11.0 12.0 Heat Deflection 264 psi °C ISO 75 152 152 153 154 Product Code - - - PP5120 B270-LO MFR g/10 min ISO 1133 12 Tensile Modulus MPa ISO 527 3320 Tensile Stress Yield MPa ISO 527 32 Tensile Elongation Yield % ISO 527 4.6 Tensile Elongation Break % ISO 527 17 Flexural Modulus MPa ISO 178 3000 Charpy Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU 38 Heat Aging 150°C h VW 44045 700 hr VOC µg/g VDA 278 23.5 Fog µg/g VDA 278 30.5 Carbon Emissions µgC/g VDA 277 18 Odor Grade VDA 270 B3 3 10 Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced A range of melt flows to process well in sheet extrusion, thermoforming, profile extrusion and blow molding operations Impact modified EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Product Code - - - EP6713 EP6130 EP6430 EP5240 B145 EP7920 Reinforcement - - - Talc Mineral Glass CaCO3 Glass/ Mineral Reinforcement - % - 13 30 30 40 20 Specific 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.12 1.12 1.25 1.05 Tensile Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4200 10,000 3600 6500 MPa ISO 527 31 29 69 35 45 Tensile Yield % ASTM D638 6 8 2 5 6 Break % ASTM D638 100 110 5 70 100 Flexural 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 325,000 360,000 850,000 350,000 400,000 MPa ISO 178 2250 2400 5800 2400 2750 Notched 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 4.0 1.5 4.3 1.1 2.4 kJ/m2 ISO 180 20.0 8.0 24.0 6.0 13.0 Heat 66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 242 315 240 293 °C ISO 75 110 115 157 116 145 264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 158 270 140 212 °C ISO 75 54 68 132 60 100 111.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Specifically designed for blow molding and sheet extrusion/thermoforming of structural parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant and Versaflex HC Materials Program Bulletin_0.pdf
When designing a medical device, selecting a material that will last and perform well under harsh conditions has never been tougher. Currently, concerns over healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have led many medical facilities to respond by disinfecting equipment surfaces more frequently using harsher disinfectants. Versaflex™ HC thermoplastic elastomers can enhance ergonomics in medical devices by adding a soft touch and improved grip.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations Special Effects Application Bulletin_0.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations Special Effect Colorants for Healthcare Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging Self-administered medication, for example via pen devices and inhalers, has been the norm for many years. Ingredients used in the Mevopur™ portfolio have been tested to industry standards that support applications in both medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging.* KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified manufacturing sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-derived substances • Available as pre-colored formulation or concentrate and for use in different polymers REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU** APPLICATION BULLETIN * Design note: Effect colors require careful consideration of part design and polymer flow paths to minimize visible flow lines. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Laser Marking Additives Application Bulletin.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives Laser Marking Additives for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Packaging Laser marking offers several advantages compared to other marking technologies. Potential applications include graduation markings for dose-dials, syringes and droppers, and serialization/coding (e.g., UDI) for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives for Bormed Resins Application Bulletin.pdf
Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Bormed™ Resins Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help medical device, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging sectors meet the growing challenges of product consistency, compliance and reliability. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/trilliant-case-study-1.pdf
MANUFACTURER BOOSTS DISINFECTANT RESISTANCE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE HOUSINGS HIGH PERFORMANCE MEDICAL FORMULATIONS © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Trilliant HC, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). Here’s a case in point: A leading manufacturer of medical devices in North America had established a great brand with excellent quality, but wanted to improve the resistance of its PC/ABS equipment housings to this new disinfection protocol.