https://www.avient.com/news/bio-based-tpe-biopharmaceutical-tubing-added-avient-s-sustainable-healthcare-solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
CLEVELAND – July 10, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation announced the availability of its newest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
Certified for USP Class VI and ISO 10993, the new Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is manufactured in the United States with global commercial availability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Versaflex-Seat Ventilation Tube-Case study Snapshot_0826.pdf
Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot
L E A D I N G LU X U RY
C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R
S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E
• Reliable sealing performance
• Good bonding ASA+PBT
• Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility
• Provided a TPE with good flexibility to
maintain a tight seal within the ventilation
system, preventing air leaks and ensuring
efficient airflow
• Formulated a durable and chemically
resistant grade to help withstand the various
stresses and environmental conditions that
the ducts may encounter
• Offered quick technical support to fix the
leak problem for customer
Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Slide 1: Leading Luxury Car manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/versaflex-click-and-lock-closure-case-study-one-pager.pdf
H O M E W A R E P RO D U C T S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
C L I P & L O C K C L O S U R E
• Food contact compliance
• Good compatibility
• Excellent hinging properties
• Reduce strain marks
• Retain clarity
• Provided extensive technical support throughout
formulation development
• Met exact mechanical properties, provided
excellent hinging properties and reduced strain
whitening marks
• Increased flexibility & lowered temperature flexing
properties
• Enabled customer to differentiate products & add
value for the end consumer
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Homeware products manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-ce-wireless-power-bank.pdf
W I R E L E S S P OW E R
BA N K M A N U FAC T U R E R
W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K
• Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS
• Good stain resistance and UV resistance
• Easy processing
• Silky Feel
• Developed a customized TPE that
exhibited better bonding and UV
performance than the competition, and
met all specification requirements
• Supplied a pre-colored formulation to
simplify processing and achieve desired
look and feel
Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
OVERMOLDING + STAIN RESISTANCE
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WIRELESS POWER BANK MANUFACTURER
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex CE -Gaming Wheel - Case study Snapshot.pdf
G LO BA L C O N S U M E R
E L E C T RO N I C S B R A N D
G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P
• Soft touch feel
• Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate
• Non-blooming surface finish
• Replaced leather with a TPE to improve
production efficiency through overmolding
• Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone,
giving the customer the choice of more
sustainable grip material
• Offered durable solution with good wear
resistance and excellent chemical and oil
resistance
Versaflex CE TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Slide 1: Global consumer electronics brand
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX PKG
4345, 4355, 4365
VERSAFLEX PKG
4465
VERSAFLEX PKG
4570
VERSAFLEX PKG
4665
Chemical
Compatibility
Soaps, low-cost
solution for
non-polar oils
Soaps, some oils
Polar & non-polar oils,
non-polar solvents
Non-polar oils
(abrasion resistant)
Regulatory
Compliance*
REACH SVHC,
FDA 21 CFR
EU 10/2011
REACH SVHC &
FDA 21 CFR
REACH SVHC &
FDA CFR
REACH SVHC &
FDA CFR
Hardness 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A
Overmolded
Substrate
Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural
* Please contact Avient for additional information
HOW CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE VERSAFLEX PKG TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
IN COSMETIC PACKAGING
Chemical compatibility – Versaflex PKG TPEs do
not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate when in
contact with most soaps, lotions, oils, surfactants
and solvents found in cosmetics.
Wide range of tactile finishes – Versaflex PKG
materials enable you to develop a wide range of
finishes such as silky, smooth, tacky and grippy.
Simpler production process – Overmolding
Versaflex PKG TPEs is an effective method for
simplifying a two-step process into a single step
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Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (Chinese)
Versaflex™ HC Material for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
Watch to learn more on the benefits of using Versaflex™ HC BT218 for biopharmaceutical tubing
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Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics
Versaflex™ PF Tack Layer For Surface Protective Films
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6053
VERSAFLEX(TM) G2705 N P
VERSAFLEX(TM) VDT 4132 P
VERSAFLEX(TM) OM 9-801N P
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4445
VERSAFLEX(TM) D2122 N
VERSAFLEX(TM) D2104 N
VERSAFLEX(TM) G7723 N