Versaflex™ HC and Versaflex HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): These specialty TPE formulations offer versatile and customizable performance for medical and biopharmaceutical tubing, device overmolds, and injection molded applications. Available in a variety of durometers and performance characteristics, the product family includes grades formulated without animal derivatives and a bio-based Versaflex HC BIO BT218 formulation developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing (excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of leachables and extractables) with a lower carbon footprint than traditional Versaflex HC TPE or silicone alternatives.

PowerPoint Presentation M E D I C A L D E V I C E M A N U FA C T U R E R O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S • Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device regulations • Offer Good sealing performance • Provide technical supports for processing recommendations • Deliver a high compression set materials to improve comfort • Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share • Provided technical support during design and the manufacturing process for EVA bonding • Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent sealing performance Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers - G2705 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: MEDICAL Device manufacturer

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (Chinese) Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: high-performance medical-grade formulations for demanding applications, including medical tubing, gaskets and stoppers, and bags, bottles and films. The portfolio also boasts the addition of Versaflex™ HC BT218, a new biopharmaceutical tubing grade developed in response to supply challenges and sterilization concerns for an array of medical devices

The resulting custom-formulated grades of GLS™ Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the manufacturer to switch to a two-shot molding process that eliminated the time-consuming and costly assembly operations needed for the old part. Reduced assembly costs: Switching to Dynalloy™ OBC and Versaflex™ TPE allowed the introduction of two-shot molding, which eliminated a multi-component assembly process.

The manufacturer worked with Avient to formulate a custom Versaflex™ TPE that featured a low durometer with excellent resistance to adhesion (sticking). But before making the decision to switch from silicone to the Versaflex material, the company needed to feel confident that it would recoup its capital, which included a $50,000 investment in new tooling, within 12 months.

Versaflex™ TPE used in liner for aluminum caps to keep water tasting fresh Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM

Versaflex Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.

Another bio-based solution that can help healthcare manufacturers decrease the carbon footprint of their products is the recently launched Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Certified for USP Class VI and ISO 10993, the new Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is commercially available globally. 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

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