https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/automotive-ir-lens-of-sensor-case-study-brief.pdf
FAMOUS TIER 2
COMPANY
A U T O M O T I V E L I G H T I N G
I R L E N S O F S E N S O R
• High heat resistance up to 203°C
• PESU base resin with high IR transmission
• Visible light cannot pass through
• Used rich experience with different IR
transmission materials to support
customer’s material design and test method
• Customized color for IR transmittance,
which allowed IR to pass through the plastic
lamp without accumulating high heat
Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IR TRANSMISSION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Power Tool Manufacturer Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL
MANUFACTURER
P O W E R T O O L B A T T E R Y P A C K
• Non-Halogen to industry standards
• Increased thermal conductivity
• Good impact properties
• Easy to process
• Corporate color
• Provided a non-halogenated solution for
Bosch while increasing the thermal
conductivity
• Supported with regulatory and technical
knowledge
• Helped to source a UL-listed material from
the EU for production in China with identical
quality
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE Static Dissipative _ Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Overview_A4.pdf
Compared to rubber and
silicone alternatives they simplify manufacturing
with single-step fabrication, reducing the energy
used in production and can be overmolded
directly onto non-polar polymer substrates such
as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Electrical resistivity range from 10–1010 Ω
• Hardness range from 40–85 Shore A
• Protects critical electrical components from
EMI/RFI
• Reduces static build-up
• Simplifies manufacturing
• Overmolds directly onto polymer substrates
• Meets regulatory compliance requirements of
ATEX and ESD
• Food contact compliance grades are available
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Electrical applications that require a flexible
material, and protection from EMI/RFI and static
build-up.
These include:
• Industrial – Conveyor belts (food production
and pharmaceutical industries) and controls
(joy sticks, machinery handles and knobs,
corrugated bellows, tool grips)
• Electrical and electronic devices – Seals and
gaskets, radars and sensors
• ADAS components – Camera systems,
navigation systems, vehicle control systems,
infotainment systems
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
STAT-TECH SOLUTIONS
KEY TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Material
Description
Base
Resin Color Hardness
Range
Surface
Resistivity (Ω)
Key
Characteristics
ST0100-5003 ESD FD White
VN8904 GP0F025721 TPU White 85 ShA 108 to 109 High elongation, static conductive,
FDA compliance
ST0100-5006 ESD X2 Natural TPU Natural 85 ShA 107 to 109 High elongation, static conductive
ST0200-5001 ESD Natural X1 TPE Natural 40 ShD 107 to 109 High elongation, permanent anti-static,
static conductive
SST0200-5004 ESD Black TPE Black 40 ShA 103 to 105 Electrically conductive,
static dissipative, lower hardness
ST0200-5002 EC ES Black TPE Black 60 ShA 100 to 102 Electrically conductive, high elongation
ST0200-5009 EC Black TPE Black 60 ShA 100 to 102 Electrically conductive, high elongation
Property Unit
Standard
Test
Methods
ST0100-5003
ESD FD White
VN8904
GP0F02571
ST0100-
5006
ESD X2
Natural
5001 ESD
Natural X1
5004 ESD
Black
5002 EC
ES Black
5009 EC
Black
Base Resin TPU TPU TPE TPE TPE TPE
Physical Properties
Hardness Shore ISO 48-4 85A 85A 50D 40A 60 A 60A
Density ISO 1183 1.19 1.15 1 1.01 0.965 1.21
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength (Break) Mpa DIN 53404 10 15 15 4 5.7 2.5
Elongation, Break % DIN 53504 600 650 500 300 400 250
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity Ω IEC 60093 108 to 109 107 to 109 107 to 109 103 to 105 100 to 102 100 to 102
Volume Resistivity Ω.cm IEC 60093 108 to 109 107 to 109 107 to 109 103 to 105 100 to 102 100 to 102
Color White Natural Natural Black Black Black
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Replacing Aluminum with Long Fiber Thermoplastics _LFT_ Application Bulletin.pdf
This method
is used for various polymers, including long fiber
reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT or LFT).
APPLICATION BULLETIN
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum
Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76
Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100
Temperature Resistance Good Excellent
Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating
Secondary Operations Limited Extensive
Design Freedom Extensive Limited
Sound Dampening Good Poor
Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting
Material Cost Per Pound $$ $
Tooling Cost $$ $
Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$
Selecting the right material for your application
should include careful evaluation of the material’s
technical data.
For more insight on metal replacement
opportunities and considerations,
including technical details on the structural
performance of reinforced polymers,
contact an expert at Avient today!
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
At Avient Distribution, we help you
solve your toughest application
challenges by providing a specialized
approach to the latest material,
colorant and additive technologies.
Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends
Copolyester Eastman Tritan™
(Copolyester)
High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants;
excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss
after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite®
(FR-PBT)
30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties;
high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance
Polyester
(PC/PET) &
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PC/PBT)
Covestro Makroblend®
(FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant
Covestro Makroblend®
(Non-FR PC/PBT) Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/PET) Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility
PA, PVC, PC & PMMA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Avient Trilliant™ XR
Radiation Shielding (PA)
Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement;
enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers
Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) &
Rilsamid® MED (PA12)
Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance;
temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Resilience™ HC (PVC)
Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality;
inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC
Polycarbonate
(PC) Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available
PolyMethyl
Methacrylate
(PMMA)
Trinseo Plexiglas® Acrylics
(PMMA) Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses
Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends
Styrenics
Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility
INEOS Styrolution
Terlux® HD (MABS)
Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance;
good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality
INEOS Styrolution
Lustran® & Novodur® HD (ABS)
Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength;
excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable
FR-
Polycarbonate/
ABS
(FR-PC/ABS)
Covestro Bayblend®
(FR-PC/ABS) Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/ABS)
Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing;
glass-filled also available
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• Housings
• Covers
• Monitor bezels
• Body panels
• Handles
• Access panels
• Battery enclosures
• Wands
• Coils
Rigid Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required
• UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements
• Housings with toughness & good impact resistance
• Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings
• High-flow materials for components with complex designs
FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• O-rings
• Gaskets
• Wheels
• Soft touch
grips/handles
• Keypads/displays
• Diaphragms
• Seals
Flexible Component Solution Needs:
• Comfortable handles & grips
• Water-tight seals
• Durable feet or casters
• Durable keypads
• Flow control
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC
Thermoplastic
Avient Versaflex™ HC
Overmolding Series
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics
Arkema Pebax® MED
Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch;
chemical resistance; overmolding material
Thermoplastic
Polyester
DuPont™ Hytrel®
Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82;
BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility;
good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
Covestro Texin®
Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance;
overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A
Thermoplastic
Vulcanizate
Avient Versalloy™
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP
Exxon Mobil Santoprene™
Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance;
compliance with medical standards
Flexible
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque
grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable
Thermoset Silicone Elastomers
Thermoset
Silicone
Elastomers/
Liquid Silicone
Rubber (LSR)
DuPont™ Liveo™
Silicone Elastomers (LSR)
Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable;
made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex
PVC
Polyvinyl
Chloride
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance;
non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications;
high temperature grades available
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Arkema Pebax®
Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness,
and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness;
low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
Covestro Texin®
RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance;
Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D
Polyolefin
Elastomer
(POE)
Avient ECCOH™ Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility;
environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties
PA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Arkema Rilsan®
(PA)
Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability
WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
Applications include:
• Plug molding
• Flexible jacket
• Heater cable
insulation
• Flexible cords
• Coil cords & cable
Wire & Cable Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed
• Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance
• Low smoke & non-halogen materials
CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions
Specialized materials to meet unique
application requirements
Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line
of customized solutions specific for regulated
medical devices; color branding expertise
FDA-registered pre-colored resins
and masterbatch options; color coding
for safety and brand recognition
Avient collaborates with key material suppliers
to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins
Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color
masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility
using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol
Reduced growth of microbes
Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit
growth of microbes that often cause odor,
staining and loss of mechanical properties
AVIENT DISTRIBUTION
Healthcare Supplier Line Card
You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
With the right polymers,
your equipment will not only resist cracking, but can also bring greater comfort to both the patient
and the physician
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/automotive/automotive-structural-components
Our extensive line of color and additive masterbatch products and services match colors exactly across many different plastic materials, while preventing material degradation due to heat, cold, hydrocarbon exposure and mechanical abuse
Color Cosmetics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Complet OnForce LFT Overview _ Brand Brochure.pdf
Complēt™ long fiber reinforced structural
thermoplastics and OnForce™ long glass fiber
reinforced polypropylene composites utilize
carbon, glass, or specialty fibers in a broad
range of thermoplastic polymers to optimize
material performance to your application
requirements.
Pyrolysis removes the matrix polymer of injection-molded specimens
to reveal the different internal fiber structure of long glass fiber and
short glass fiber parts.
Thomason,
The Influence of Fibre
Length and Concentration
on the Properties of
Glass Fibre Reinforced
Polypropylene, pages 1641-
1652, 2002, under license
from Elsevier Science Ltd.
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DELIVERING
SUSTAINABILITY
THROUGH
LIGHTWEIGHTING
Long fiber reinforced polymers have a high
strength-to-weight ratio, which provides structural
performance at a fraction of the weight of metals.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-third-quarter-2020-results
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
Color, Additives and Inks
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/ColorMatrix Amosorb Solo Technical Bulletin.pdf
Pressure from the media, the scientific community,
end-consumers, and legislation is pushing
members of the polymer industry value chain
to play their part, in proposing alternative
sustainable solutions that can perform in terms of
recyclability.
Providing
solutions that are considered recyclable within the
colored bottle stream will thus be an integral part
of the recyclability strategy for both convertors and
brand owners.
It was also demonstrated that usage of a reduced
amount of color, namely 0,045% of Fortis Amber-1,
allows the production of bottles (Bottle C) that closely
resembles the original bottles (Bottle A).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive - Case Study.pptx.pdf
TPEE AND TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Keep natural color of product
• No impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented the appearance quality from
yellowing after storage
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
CesaTM Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + CONVENIENCE
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