https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-gls-thermoplastic-elastomers-antimicrobial-technology-protects-against-microbial-growth
This additive chemistry is the same one that has been used for decades in personal care products such as anti-dandruff shampoo.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-next-generation-cesa-nofog-plus-hot-and-cold-food-packaging
Today at Chinaplas 2021, Avient unveiled the next-generation of its anti-fog additive, CESA™ Nofog Plus, which helps prevent fog for both hot and cold packaging.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE Static Dissipative _ Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Overview_A4.pdf
Depending on your application’s performance needs, we can develop custom Stat-Tech TPE grades to provide anti-static properties, dissipation, conduction and EMI/RFI shielding.
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 ST0200- 5001 ESD Natural X1 ST0200- 5004 ESD Black ST0200- 5002 EC ES Black ST0200- 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 Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/cai-healthcare-application-bulletin.pdf
COLORANTS & ADDITIVES FOR HEALTHCARE Essential polymer solutions for critical healthcare applications WHEN MATERIAL EXPERTISE IS CRITICAL AESTHETIC APPEAL Regulatory compliant and approved masterbatch colors use custom polymer colorants to achieve any shade SPECIAL EFFECTS Enhance your brand and stand apart with pearlescent, metallic, iridescent, fluorescent or thermo-chromatic effects SOLID TO LIQUID SOLUTIONS Choose from a full range of available color solutions, from liquid color to solid product forms ANTIMICROBIALS Efficacy performance and regulatory requirements are met in a wide range of resins compatible with Withstand™ antimicrobial technology SURFACE ENERGY MODIFICATION Additive technologies such as low retention, hydrophobic, lubricious, light diffusion, or anti-stat provide desired surface manipulation Materials used for today’s medical devices, parts and pharmaceutical packaging contribute significantly to performance and, in turn, to a patient’s health and well-being.
GLOBAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Our regional tech centers around the world offer regulatory support and product stewardship expertise to help you qualify your products BIO-COMPATIBILITY APPLICATIONS Bio-compatible additives and colorants, tested under USP Class VI and ISO 10993, allow your materials to achieve required functional performance while meeting brand and color standards STERILIZATION REQUIREMENTS A standard color range and deliberate formulations provide stability under harsh sterilization methods AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGY Protect your brands with our Percept™ anti-counterfeit, security and tracking taggant technologies, or utilize radiopacifiers for placement protection LASER MARKING SOLUTIONS Optimized for color and contrast without diminishing physical property characteristics for branding, inventory management, data coding, or universal device identification PRODUCT & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION Maximize production throughput or eliminate waste with solutions including dimensional stabilization, cycle time reducers, chemical foaming agents, nucleation or hybrid technology ONCOLOR™ HC Colorants designed to be healthcare-friendly.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-non-blooming-solution-technical-bulletin.pdf
UV Resistance Test - 0.68W/m2 @ 45°C expose 168 hours Anti-abrasion Test - H18 wheel load 1kg @ 500 cycles Surface/Non-blooming - Visual observation Touch Feel - Hand touch Mechanical Properties - Refer to hardness, gravity, tensile strength, elongation, MFI, and flexural modulus, which are tested using ASTM methods Processing - Demold speed & cycle time TEST RESULTS Comprehensively, the Versaflex CE 3130 non-blooming series performed better than competitive materials in balancing functional properties and processing.
Stain Resistance Scratch Resistance Surface Aesthetics Touch Feel Mechanical Properties Processing Non-blooming Anti-UV — TPU — Vulcanized Silicone — Versaflex CE 3130-80N — Versaflex CE 3130-70N
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/personal-care-packaging/sun-care
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/household-packaging/household-cleaners
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/household-packaging/fabric-care
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/household-packaging/surface-care
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/cosmetics-packaging/fragrance
OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin
Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet