https://www.avient.com/news/avient-showcase-newest-additions-its-healthcare-portfolio-mdm-west-2025
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.
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There are commonly known blends, such as material for a phone case or a fitness wearable.
Others require a smooth, nearly frictionless feel, like a phone case that you want to easily slip in and out of your pocket.
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Additive technologies include: • Heat stabilizers • Acid acceptors • Mold release agents • Phosphorescent • Flame retardant • Tensile modifiers • Antioxidants • Peroxides • Viscosity modifiers • Electrically conductive systems • Thermally conductive systems • Radio-opacity • Self-bond TYPICAL USES Silicone dispersions are used in a wide range of applications: • Automotive – spark plug boots, ignition cables, gaskets/seals, O-rings, overmolded parts • Rollers – industrial, copiers • Fabric Coating – welding curtains, air bags, belts • Cookware – bakeware, spatulas, gloves • Consumer Goods – goggles, glasses, cell phone covers, grips • Healthcare – sterilization pads, catheters, grips, tubing, grommets, prosthesis • Military and Aerospace – gas masks, clip straps, jet starter hose • Wire & Cable/Power Transmission – jackets, sleeves, insulators • Infant Care – nipples/pacifiers, toys • Extrusion – architectural, O-ring cords, gaskets, spacers, profiles Manufacturing locations: Massillon, OH, USA LaPorte, IN, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Learn more about our silicone dispersions at 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit www.avient.com. www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Revealing account usernames, passwords, or other Personal Data to others or allowing use of Information Systems by others, including family and other household members;
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-healthcare-polymer-solutions-be-showcased-avient-mdm-west-2024
NEWLY EXPANDED Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): a family of specialty and customizable TPEs with a broad range of performance characteristics and durometers, including grades formulated without animal derivatives, making them useful for countless injection molding or overmolding applications.