https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc8900-medical-device-housing-case-study.pdf
DEVICE MANUFACTURER M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G • Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS, PC/PET & COPE • Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm • Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material • Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors • Provided a cost-effective material with superior chemical resistance to traditional materials • Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline blend to support regulatory testing and approvals • Demonstrated superior property retention and crack resistance after exposure to hospital- grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb, helping to extend the device life Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool GLOBAL CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R C A B I N E T S • PC-based solution with good impact strength • UL 94 V-0 certification • Dimensionally stable • Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution with high modulus and high impact strength • Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm • Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific white requirements and maintained good color stability even after long-term production at high temperatures • Ensured high flowability so the material could be injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the metal frame Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gls-tpes-with-antimicrobial-technologies-product-bulletin.pdf
PRODUCT BULLETIN VERSAFLEX™ GP 2810-40N AM VERSAFLEX™ CE 3120-65* AM ONFLEX™ LO 7120-45 AM Applications Personal care grips Consumer packaging Consumer electronics Charging stations HVAC seals Cup holder mats Color Natural Natural Natural Durometer, Shore A 45 66 45 Specific Gravity (kg/m3) 0.87 1.14 1.13 Tensile Strength (PSI) 650 1200 585 Elongation % 700 600 685 Modulus @ 300% |(PSI) 260 585 300 Injection Moldable Yes Yes Yes OM Substrate PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE PP TECHNICAL PROPERTIES *UL listing does not apply; testing can be completed if required by the customer Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified 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 for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates and ready-to-use formulations 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 * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES SYRINGES & NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free for transparent applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability Lubricant— permanent/ non-migrating Fast acting reduction in friction for wide variety of polymers such as PP, ABS, POM, PC Protection from UV in transparent applications for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290-450nm with no impact on clarity; can be combined with colors (e.g., amber) Antistatic ready-to- use solution for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection of the polymer Preserving the properties of PP and COC/COP; reduction in yellowing using Color Compensation Technology (CCT) Reduced material consumption/cycle time—nucleation Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved thermal and mechanical properties allows wall thinning; reduction of tolerance/dimensional problems between different colors Laser marking replacing ink printing/labels Solvent-free, high-speed identification for Nd/YAG laser for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM Antioxidants for PE, PP, TPE Thermal protection during converting/downstream sterilization Brand protection/ anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant and Versaflex HC Materials Program Bulletin_0.pdf
Trilliant™ HC high performance formulations were developed for specific healthcare enclosure needs, including: • Chemical resistance to common disinfectants • UL 94 ratings of 5VA at 3.0, V-0 at 1.5 mm & V-1 at 0.75 mm • Retained color aesthetics after chemical exposure • Ability to utilize existing PC/PET & COPE tooling Tested using an adaptation from ASTM D543 for environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), 15 bars of each material were placed into jigs at 1% and 2% strain.
Virex® Tb Vesphene™ IIse CaviCide™ Trilliant™ HC 8910 +++ +++ +++ Trilliant™ HC 8920 (FR) – +++ +++ FR PC/PET – + ++ FR COPE (copolyester) + ++ +++ Tensile Strength Property Retention After 72-hour Continuous Exposure +++ Best (>90% retention), ++ Better (50-90% retention), + Good (
Designed for two- shot injection molding and formulated for the appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Standard Colors Product Bulletin _ Color Card.pdf
Concentrates and pre-colored formulations are available for a wide range of polymers, including PE, PP, PEBA, PC, ABS, and others.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Globally harmonized formulations are manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified medical sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control available • A range of standard colors eliminates color matching to expedite development time • The portfolio includes compliant colors for use in: - Needle hub applications: ISO 6009 - Ophthalmic container closures (American Academy of Ophthalmology) REGULATORY SUPPORT • A library of pre-tested raw materials including: - 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* HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS • Medical devices such as catheters, surgical and dental instruments, and drug delivery devices • Pharmaceutical packaging including vials and bottles • Diagnostics for blood analysis or In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) PRODUCT BULLETIN & COLOR CARD * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request; exceptions may occur Color Pantone Reference PE Base PP Base Transparent PP Base PEBA Base PC Base Transparent PC Base* ABS Base* White — PE0M176031 PP0M176045 ** AH0M415001 NC0M176058 ** SB0M665206 Yellow 102C PE1M176076 PP1M176060 PP1M176062 AH1M415002 NC1M176058 NC1M176059 SB1M664958 Orange 158C PE2M176044 PP2M176046 ** ** NC2M176044 NC2M664912 SB2M664939 Red 199C PE3M176131 PP3M176111 PP3M176113 AH3M415002 NC3M176116 NC3M176122 SB3M665037 Pink 196C PE3M176130 PP3M176109 ** AH3M415001 NC3M176117 NC3M665052 SB3M665039 Violet 2593C PE4M176023 PP4M176036 PP4M176039 AH4M415001 NC4M176038 NC4M176044 SB4M664978 Light Blue 292C PE5M176155 PP5M176169 ** AH5M415003 NC5M176142 ** SB5M665402 Mid Blue 285C PE5M176154 PP5M176171 PP5M176175 AH5M415002 NC5M176143 NC5M176146 SB5M665404 Dark Blue 288C PE5M176153 PP5M176173 ** ** NC5M176144 ** SB5M665406 Light Green 346C PE6M176128 PP6M176111 ** ** NC6M176118 ** SB6M665070 Bluish Green 3145C PE6M176126 PP6M176115 ** ** NC6M176119 ** SB6M665068 Medium Green 348C PE6M176127 PP6M176113 PP6M176118 AH6M415001 NC6M176120 NC6M176121 SB6M665072 Dark Gray 425C PE7M176066 PP7M176091 PP7M176094 ** NC7M176124 ** SB7M665297 Mid Gray Cool Gray 5C PE7M176067 PP7M176089 ** AH7M415001 NC7M176125 NC7M665175 SB7M665295 Beige 7502C PE8M176048 PP8M176058 ** ** NC8M176058 ** SB8M664871 Brown 463C/731C PE8M176049 PP8M176060 ** ** NC8M176059 ** SB8M664869 Black Black C PL9M176008 PP9M176017 ** ** NC9M176008 NC9M176009 SB9M664896 Colors may vary from actual color shown.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/auto-injector-application-study.pdf
Requirements: Excellent clarity, scratch resistance and exceptional toughness for visualization of medicant levels Solution: Avient Distribution HC Portfolio: Acrylic, copolyester, PC 2.
Requirements: Excellent clarity, scratch resistance and exceptional toughness Solution: Avient Distribution HC Portfolio: Acrylic, copolyester, PC, clarified PP Visual Identification Use colors and additives to differentiate and identify your brand, product or batch.
Requirements: Light diffusing optical properties Solution: Avient Distribution HC Portfolio: Light diffusing acrylics, PC 16.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stat-tech-tri-fold-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 530–560 (277–293) 550–575 (288–302) 660–700 (349–371) 675–725 (357–385) 390–420 (199–216) 425–460 (219–238) 680–730 (360–388) 430–500 (221–260) Center Zone 515–560 (269–288) 540–565 (282–296) 650–690 (343–366) 655–710 (352–377) 380–405 (193–207) 415–450 (213–232) 670–710 (354–377) 420–490 (216–254) Front Zone 510–525 (266–274) 530–555 (277–291) 640–680 (338–360) 655–700 (346–371) 370–395 (188–202) 405–440 (207–227) 650–690 (343–366) 410–480 (210–249) Nozzle 520–535 (271–280) 540–565 (282–296) 650–690 (343–366) 665–710 (352–377) 380–400 (193–204) 415–450 (213–232) 660–700 (349–371) 420–490 (216–254) Melt Temperature 525–560 (274–293) 530–580 (277–304) 650–700 (343–371) 660–730 (349–388) 375–395 (191–202) 410–460 (210–238) 650–730 (343–388) 420–500 (216–260) Mold Temperature 175–250 (80–121) 160–220 (71–104) 280–350 (138–177) 275–350 (135–177) 100–135 (38–57) 150–180 (66–82) 300–425 (149–219) 160–230 (71–110) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 0.5–2.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70** Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 * A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
Venting • Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur. • All vents need to be vented to atmosphere. • For circular parts, full perimeter venting is recommended. • Cut vent depths to: - PC Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - PC/PSU Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PEI Compounds: 0.001"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PP Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - ABS Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width - PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - Nylon Compounds: 0.002" min. depth and 0.250" width • Increase vent depth to 0.040" (1.0mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Colorants _ Additives Brochure.pdf
These include PE, PP, ABS, SAN, PC/ABS, PC, PA6, 66 and 12, cyclic olefins (COP), high performance polymers, and elastomers such as EVA, SEBS, TPU and PEBA.
ADDING VALUE TO A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS PROVIDING STANDARD AND CUSTOM COLORANTS & ADDITIVES STANDARD COLOR RANGES To speed up time to market, Avient offers a standard range of colorants using pre-tested raw materials suitable for a wide range of polymers including PE, PP, PEBA, PC, and others.
APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION General use Opaque and transparent colors in PP, PE, COC, ABS, POM, PC, TPU, PEEK, and more Needle hubs and cannulae Opaque and translucent colors evaluated to ISO 6009 Ophthalmic caps and closures 13 standard colors in PE matched to American Academy of Ophthalmology; biologically evaluated to USP standard White pharmaceutical packaging White colorants for PE, HDPE, PP covering solid dose to nasal packaging needs Amber pharmaceutical packaging Pre-tested amber colorants LSR silicones For LSR silicones and transparent color PET/PP (e.g. amber) FUNCTIONALITY ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE UV protection in transparent packaging Blocks UV in 290–450nm for PP, PE, PETG, COP Processing aid/friction reduction Optimizes processing for PE, PP, ABS, POM—non-migrating Nucleation for reduced material consumption/cycle time Improves thermal and mechanical properties of PE and PP and allows wall thinning to support sustainability Clarifying Improves clarity of transparent PP applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability—sorbitol-free Laser marking/welding Activates the polymer to absorb Nd-YAG laser for fast reliable marking/assembly Gamma/e-beam sterilization Preserves the properties of PP and COP, reduces yellowing and compensates for discoloration Anti-static Reduces static buildup in applications such as films in API handling and inhaler spacers/nebulizers Antioxidant Provides thermal protection during converting/ downstream sterilization Anti-counterfeit/brand protection Covert and non-covert systems SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS As the need to integrate sustainability in the design of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and pharmaceutical packaging are looking for materials with a more environmentally friendly profile.
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.