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.  

Versaflex™ HC TPE is formulated to produce low coring levels in resealing applications. With Versaflex HC, on the other hand, injection molding happens in seconds, and does not require curing or washing, thus saving significant time and reducing cost. Versaflex HC grades give customers confidence that the materials will comply with regulatory requirements.

Versaflex™ HC and Versaflex™ HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers TPEs for Biopharmaceutical Tubing (BT) The Versaflex™ HC and Versaflex™ HC BIO BT series is formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing.

VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs FOR 5G TRANSPARENCY Rapidly expanding 5G networks are increasing performance requirements across the consumer electronics industry. Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs are specifically formulated to deliver superior permittivity and low loss performance up to millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies used for 5G. APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

RS7900-0001 30N RS7900-0001 45N RS7900-0001 60N RS7900-0001 70N Gen 1 Biomass Content (%) 35% 35% 35% 35% Hardness, Shore A 30A 45A 60A 70A Specific Gravity 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 50% Modulus, PSI 103 163 212 313 100% Modulus, PSI 127 192 247 355 Tensile Strength, PSI 564 759 920 1115 Elongation, % 699 692 712 727 Tear Strength, PLI 61 86 114 138 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP reSound™ BIO 7900 Series Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com RS2800-0001 30N RS2800-0001 45N RS2800-0001 60N RS2800-0001 70N Gen 1 Biomass Content (%) 50–60% 50–60% 50–60% 50–60% Hardness, Shore A 30A 45A 60A 70A Specific Gravity 0.85 0.85 0.87 0.86 50% Modulus, PSI 111 167 256 378 100% Modulus, PSI 137 203 301 430 Tensile Strength, PSI 514 807 1089 1118 Elongation, % 672 735 709 644 Tear Strength, PLI 68 102 144 166 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP reSound™ BIO 2800 Series

Versaflex CE TPEs for 5G Application Bulletin_CN8.26-2 VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs 实现 5G 信号高速传输 应用公告 主要特性 • • • 为实现信号高速传输和连接提供卓越的介电性 能及较低的信号损耗 与标准 TPEs 相比，具有更低的介电常数（Dk） 和介电损耗（Df） 物理性能优越、耐紫外线、美观 行业&应用 Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs 专为手机保护壳研制， 最大限度地减少信号损耗，实现 5G场景中终端设 备的高速连接，为消费者提供无缝使用体验。 分类 Dk @ 40 GHz Df @ 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 标准TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 标准TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G信号通透性能 *兼容5G手机壳的行业基准：2.5 Dk @ 37 GHz 特性 VERSAFLEX CE 3140 标准 TPE 5G毫米波 (mmWave) 频率下的性能 优异 一般 目标介电常数 (

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series Versaflex™ HC Material for Biopharmaceutical Tubing

Available in two Shore A hardnesses, Versaflex HC grades can also be customized to achieve desired haptic qualities. Customers have reported that devices made with Versaflex HC TPEs successfully withstood 10,000 antiseptic wipes. With a Shore A hardness of 48, Versaflex HC 1348 is slightly softer than Versaflex HC 1365, which has a durometer of 65A and a matte finish.  

Caption: Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs provide high-frequency signal transparency to enable 5G network speeds with less interference. New transparent Versaflex CE 3140 TPEs are targeted at accessories such as cases for phones and other 5G mobile devices. Versaflex CE 3140 grades are available globally, injection moldable, and able to be overmolded to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and COPE.

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