https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Dispersions Healthcare Industry Bulletin.pdf
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
DISPERSIONS IN
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Silicone Colorant Dispersions
Biocompatible, conformable silicone rubber colorants
that deliver lightfastness and aesthetic appeal
• 3D medical silicone printing
• Anatomical models and surgical guides
• External prosthetics and orthotics
• Wearable medical devices
• Medical ventilation/respiratory masks
• Dental and medical tools and equipment
• Catheters and tubing
• Medical adhesives
Silicone Additive Dispersions
Silicone additive solutions formulated to provide chemical
resistance, durability, and enhanced physical properties
Rubber Colorant Dispersions
Durable rubber colorants formulated for optimal
dispersion and lot-to-lot consistency to promote
ease of handling
• Medical devices and tools
• Vibration and shock control for medical
equipment
• Drug delivery devices
Urethane Colorant Dispersions
Versatile urethane colorants that streamline production
and enhance quality
• Medical packaging
• Foam enclosures/support for medical tools
and equipment
• Medical and surgical devices
• Physical therapy tools
Epoxy Colorant Dispersions
Long-lasting, hygienic epoxy colorants that provide
high-cost efficiency, stability, and customization
opportunities
• Medical adhesives
• Healthcare facility floor coatings
Vinyl Colorant Dispersions
Vinyl colorants developed for applications where
dispersion, uniformity, compatibility, and cleanliness
are essential
• Catheters and tubing
• Medical equipment
Aqueous Additive Formulations
Functional additives stabilized, suspended, and dispersed
in water that shorten development cycles, streamline
operations, and can be customized to meet specific
requirements
• Medical gloves
• Wound care
Electrically Conductive
Additives for Silicone
Innovative silicone additives to provide high conductivity
and lower filler loadings
• Wearable medical devices
• Neurostimulation electrode pads
• Medical tools and equipment
Laser Marking Additives for
Silicone
Dispersions containing laser absorbers and color formers
that eliminate the need for secondary etching while
promoting chemical resistance, mechanical property
retention, and production efficiency
• Medical packaging
• 3D medical silicone printing
• Anatomical models and surgical guides
• External prosthetics and orthotics
• Medical ventilation/respiratory masks
• Medical devices
Surface Modification Additives
for Silicone
Non-oil based silicone additives that reduce tackiness
and enhance smoothness of the cured compound
• Catheters and tubing
• Dental tools and equipment
• Medical adhesives
• Medical devices, tools, and equipment
Self-Bonding Silicone
Silicone compounds able to bond to various substrates
without prime coating
• Medical tools and equipment
• Wearable medical devices
• Medical packaging
This listing represents standard Avient dispersion technologies and addresses common healthcare applications,
but we can work with you to explore additional options.
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Bondcoat™ Adhesion Enhancing Coating
Improve adhesion between fibers and substrates without impacting performance
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Bondcoat™ Adhesion Enhancing Coating
Improve adhesion between fibers and substrates without impacting performance
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SOME OF OUR FIRSTS
• Development of the industry’s first
plastisol color mixing system for
screen printing ink
• Introduction of the first automated
ink dispensing equipment
OUR SPECIALTY INKS
• Broadest range of specialty screen
printing inks, including: non-phthalate
PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone,
and non-PVC plastisol
• Ink room solutions including inventory
management software
• Strong expertise in R&D and product
development
• Demonstrated technical service and
color matching capabilities
• Highly efficient manufacturing
operations
• Global manufacturing footprint
and customer reach
OUR BRANDS
• Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty
screen printing inks with a focus on
total ink-room management, providing
the most efficient, cost-effective
environment possible
• Rutland is a leading brand of specialty
screen printing inks for the textile
industry with a strong commitment
to making the screen printing process
easier, more attractive and more
profitable for customers
• Union Ink is a brand dedicated to
providing the broadest range of
innovative and inspired screen printing
inks with the highest opacity mixing
systems in the market
• Printop is a leading brand of textile
screen printing inks in Latin America
including plastisols, water-based,
and discharge inks
• QCM is a trusted brand of cost-
effective, high quality inks for one
of the most recognizable products
in the world, the printed t-shirt
SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
• Five manufacturing facilities in
Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North
Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China;
and Mumbai, India (JV)
• Warehouse and distribution facilities
in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in
the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes,
U.K., and Singapore
• Global presence of distributors located
in over 60 countries
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Grades are available for various polymer
formulations, including polyolefins, PVC, and TPU.
Grades are available
for polyolefins, styrenics, PVC, PA6, and
others on request.
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Based on cutting-edge pigment technology and formulated for excellent color strength, these inks are PANTONE® approved and boast an extended color range of 18 finished ink mixing components.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, including at the increased rate, and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and otherwise consummate the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.
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Plenstar™ Formulations for FR Cable give telecommunication plenum applications the flame and smoke performance required to meet UL approvals.
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Additionally, Avient’s self-assessments, based on ISO 9001/IATF 16949, are requested of suppliers in order to provide insight into the core components of their Quality Management Systems (QMS) and subsequently used as approval criteria for Avient’s most sensitive end applications.
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Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders