In booth #6-2E49, PolyOne will be demonstrating the safety, regulatory compliance and aesthetics of its TPEs and colorants for this unique application and other products specifically designed for infants and children.  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food contact requirements and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) European regulation. Our materials address strong consumer demands for enhanced safety, purity, and regulatory compliance.

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Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards, and regulations As such, we manage both water and biodiversity responsibly, and in accordance with applicable laws, but these topics do not reach the threshold of materiality compared with other operational areas. Many other countries are following suit on the EU REACH chemicals regulation or a similar framework.

Avient's PCF Calculator adheres to the globally recognized ISO 14067:2018 standard for calculating Product Carbon Footprint and has obtained additional third-party certification through TÜV Rheinland for ISO 14067 compliance.   This approach is a key element in helping companies address their entire carbon footprint and reach sustainability goals.”   

These solutions include bio-based polymer colorants and additives, and bio-derived thermoplastic elastomers with lower product carbon footprint (PCF) values substantiated by Avient’s PCF Calculator certified by TÜV Rheinland for ISO 14067 compliance.   Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers series HC3810: translucent TPE formulations offering excellent colorability for injection molded parts and over-molding, developed to comply with ISO 10993-4 and -5, REACH SVHC, and RoHS

It is estimated that over 80% of the plastic parts used in automotive applications end up in landfills or incinerators* after reaching end-of-life. With a minimum of 37% post-consumer recycled content, the new reSound REC AF 7210 TPE grades offer over the minimum 25% recycled content required by the directive, helping customers towards compliance.”    

The ink’s surface temperature should reach 180°F to 200°F for 2.5 to 3.5 seconds. If the ink does not reach temperature, repeat the procedure with higher temperature settings. The goal is to reach the desired temperature in the ink film for 5 to 8 seconds without going 5 degrees over.

Our global network of product stewardship and regulatory compliance specialists includes experts on regulations covering foods, beverages, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, consumer goods, toys, packaging, chemical and waste management. With our global reach and deep interest in corporate citizenship, Avient is ideally positioned to help customers in the plastics industry achieve their product stewardship goals.

New technologies to be displayed are the result of close collaboration with customers to help them reach new markets, achieve sustainability goals and improve profitability. Food-Safe TPE: Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) enables consumer products manufacturers to replace a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) silicone material with a softer, child-friendly TPE material, while maintaining strict compliance with food contact regulations in Japan and China.

What’s more, they are FDA and REACH compliant and resist those chemicals particular to cosmetics, personal care, and household products. Versaflex™ PKG 4345, 4355, 4365 Versaflex™ PKG 4465 Versaflex™ PKG 4570 Versaflex™ PKG 4665 Hardness Shore A 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A Regulatory* • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • EU 10/2011 • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural Overmolding Bonds To Polypropylene Polypropylene Polar substrates Polar substrates Chemical Resistance • #1 for soaps • Low-cost solution for non-polar oils • #2 for soaps • Some oils • #1 for polar & non-polar oils • #1 for non-polar solvents, like isododecane • #2 for non-polar oils • Abrasion resistance * Regulatory compliance is offered for consideration only—limitations apply; please check with product stewardship. Regulatory compliance is offered for consideration only— limitations apply; please check with product stewardship.