https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites,
providing global consistency and increased
security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-
derived substances
• Available for use in a wide range of polymers
including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate
and alloys, polyester, POM
• Functionality can be combined with colorants
into convenient combination concentrates and
ready-to-use formulations
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS
DRUG
DELIVERY
DEVICES
SYRINGES &
NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS
Clarifying PP
Sorbitol-free for transparent
applications with reduced migration
and improved thermal stability
Lubricant—
permanent/
non-migrating
Fast acting reduction in friction
for wide variety of polymers such
as PP, ABS, POM, PC
Protection from
UV in transparent
applications for PP,
PE, PETG, COP
UV blocking in 290-450nm with
no impact on clarity; can be
combined with colors (e.g., amber)
Antistatic ready-to-
use solution for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating;
fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Gamma/e-beam
sterilization
protection of the
polymer
Preserving the properties of
PP and COC/COP; reduction
in yellowing using Color
Compensation Technology (CCT)
Reduced material
consumption/cycle
time—nucleation
Fast acting new generation
nucleant for PE and PP; improved
thermal and mechanical properties
allows wall thinning; reduction of
tolerance/dimensional problems
between different colors
Laser marking
replacing ink
printing/labels
Solvent-free, high-speed
identification for Nd/YAG laser
for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM
Antioxidants for
PE, PP, TPE
Thermal protection during
converting/downstream sterilization
Brand protection/
anticounterfeit
Covert and non-covert systems
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P A R T M E N T C O V E R
• Improve grip with a matte rubber finish
• Comply with RoHS Directive
• Provide superior adhesion to PC/ABS
• Achieved excellent adhesion to PC/ABS at a
lower wall thickness of to 2mm
• Improved aesthetics and usability with the
rubber finish provided by our custom
formulation
• Provided quick responses to customer queries
and accelerated time to market
KEY REQUIREMENTS
GOOD ADHESION + COMPLIANCE
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IR TRANSMISSION
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PRODUCT BULLETIN
VERSAFLEX™ GP
2810-40N AM
VERSAFLEX™ CE
3120-65* AM
ONFLEX™ LO
7120-45 AM
Applications
Personal care grips
Consumer packaging
Consumer electronics
Charging stations
HVAC seals
Cup holder mats
Color Natural Natural Natural
Durometer, Shore A 45 66 45
Specific Gravity
(kg/m3)
0.87 1.14 1.13
Tensile Strength
(PSI)
650 1200 585
Elongation % 700 600 685
Modulus @ 300%
|(PSI)
260 585 300
Injection Moldable Yes Yes Yes
OM Substrate PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE PP
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
*UL listing does not apply; testing can be completed if required by the customer
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Polypropylene (PP)
Polyethylene (PE)
Polystyrene (PS)
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
(TPU)
Polyamide (PA)
Copolyester (CoPET)
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
(TPV)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
Polycarbonate/ABS (PC/ABS)
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These include PE, PP, ABS,
SAN, PC/ABS, PC, PA6, 66 and 12, cyclic olefins (COP),
high performance polymers, and elastomers such as
EVA, SEBS, TPU and PEBA.
ADDING VALUE TO A WIDE RANGE
OF HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
PROVIDING STANDARD AND
CUSTOM COLORANTS & ADDITIVES
STANDARD COLOR RANGES
To speed up time to market, Avient offers a standard
range of colorants using pre-tested raw materials
suitable for a wide range of polymers including
PE, PP, PEBA, PC, and others.
APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION
General use
Opaque and transparent colors in PP, PE, COC, ABS,
POM, PC, TPU, PEEK, and more
Needle hubs and cannulae Opaque and translucent colors evaluated to ISO 6009
Ophthalmic caps and closures
13 standard colors in PE matched to American Academy of
Ophthalmology; biologically evaluated to USP standard
White pharmaceutical packaging
White colorants for PE, HDPE, PP covering solid dose
to nasal packaging needs
Amber pharmaceutical packaging Pre-tested amber colorants
LSR silicones For LSR silicones and transparent color PET/PP (e.g. amber)
FUNCTIONALITY ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE
UV protection in transparent packaging Blocks UV in 290–450nm for PP, PE, PETG, COP
Processing aid/friction reduction Optimizes processing for PE, PP, ABS, POM—non-migrating
Nucleation for reduced material
consumption/cycle time
Improves thermal and mechanical properties of PE and PP
and allows wall thinning to support sustainability
Clarifying
Improves clarity of transparent PP applications with reduced
migration and improved thermal stability—sorbitol-free
Laser marking/welding
Activates the polymer to absorb Nd-YAG laser
for fast reliable marking/assembly
Gamma/e-beam sterilization
Preserves the properties of PP and COP,
reduces yellowing and compensates for discoloration
Anti-static
Reduces static buildup in applications such as films in
API handling and inhaler spacers/nebulizers
Antioxidant
Provides thermal protection during converting/
downstream sterilization
Anti-counterfeit/brand protection Covert and non-covert systems
SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY
TARGETS
As the need to integrate sustainability in the design
of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers
of medical devices, diagnostic products and
pharmaceutical packaging are looking for
materials with a more environmentally friendly
profile.
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PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNITS VERSAFLEX
™
CE 3130-80N
VERSAFLEX™
CE 3130-70N
Shore Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore A 79 69
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 g/cm3 1.08 1.04
Tensile Strength ASTM D412 psi 2,484 2,222
Melting Flow Index (190°C, 21.6kg) ASTM D1238 g/10min 5.2 4.4
Elongation ASTM D412 % 864 667
Flexural Modulus @ 300% ASTM D790 psi 975 855
Viscosity @ 11,170 sec, 200°C ASTM D3835 Pa.s 30.6 22.2
Abrasion (Mass Lost) ASTM D3389 mg 1.1 2.6
UV Resistance 0.68W/m
2
45°C 168hours — Good Good
Stain Resistance *Condition 1*Condition 2 — Excellent Excellent
Blooming 85% RH30°C,168 hours — Non Non
Processing (Demold) — — Excellent Good
Cycle Time — — Short Middle
Overmold Substrate — — PC/ABS PC/ABS
KEY PROPERTIES AND OVERMOLD PERFORMANCE
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Avient Introduces Low Shrinkage Alternative to ABS for Luxury Packaging Market
To enable customers to use their existing ABS molds, Avient has developed new PP-based grades with comparable shrinkage to traditionally used ABS materials.
The Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations 5200 MS series offers customers an excellent option for ABS replacement within the luxury packaging market, allowing them to use their existing ABS molds.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Standard Colors Product Bulletin _ Color Card.pdf
Concentrates and pre-colored formulations are
available for a wide range of polymers, including
PE, PP, PEBA, PC, ABS, and others.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Globally harmonized formulations are
manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
medical sites, providing global consistency
and increased security of supply
• Documented change control available
• A range of standard colors eliminates color
matching to expedite development time
• The portfolio includes compliant colors for
use in:
- Needle hub applications: ISO 6009
- Ophthalmic container closures
(American Academy of Ophthalmology)
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• A library of pre-tested raw materials including:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU*
HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
• Medical devices such as catheters, surgical and
dental instruments, and drug delivery devices
• Pharmaceutical packaging including vials
and bottles
• Diagnostics for blood analysis or In Vitro
Diagnostics (IVD)
PRODUCT BULLETIN & COLOR CARD
* FDA/EU compliance information available upon request; exceptions may occur
Color Pantone Reference PE Base PP Base
Transparent
PP Base PEBA Base PC Base
Transparent
PC Base* ABS Base*
White — PE0M176031 PP0M176045 ** AH0M415001 NC0M176058 ** SB0M665206
Yellow 102C PE1M176076 PP1M176060 PP1M176062 AH1M415002 NC1M176058 NC1M176059 SB1M664958
Orange 158C PE2M176044 PP2M176046 ** ** NC2M176044 NC2M664912 SB2M664939
Red 199C PE3M176131 PP3M176111 PP3M176113 AH3M415002 NC3M176116 NC3M176122 SB3M665037
Pink 196C PE3M176130 PP3M176109 ** AH3M415001 NC3M176117 NC3M665052 SB3M665039
Violet 2593C PE4M176023 PP4M176036 PP4M176039 AH4M415001 NC4M176038 NC4M176044 SB4M664978
Light Blue 292C PE5M176155 PP5M176169 ** AH5M415003 NC5M176142 ** SB5M665402
Mid Blue 285C PE5M176154 PP5M176171 PP5M176175 AH5M415002 NC5M176143 NC5M176146 SB5M665404
Dark Blue 288C PE5M176153 PP5M176173 ** ** NC5M176144 ** SB5M665406
Light Green 346C PE6M176128 PP6M176111 ** ** NC6M176118 ** SB6M665070
Bluish Green 3145C PE6M176126 PP6M176115 ** ** NC6M176119 ** SB6M665068
Medium Green 348C PE6M176127 PP6M176113 PP6M176118 AH6M415001 NC6M176120 NC6M176121 SB6M665072
Dark Gray 425C PE7M176066 PP7M176091 PP7M176094 ** NC7M176124 ** SB7M665297
Mid Gray Cool Gray 5C PE7M176067 PP7M176089 ** AH7M415001 NC7M176125 NC7M665175 SB7M665295
Beige 7502C PE8M176048 PP8M176058 ** ** NC8M176058 ** SB8M664871
Brown 463C/731C PE8M176049 PP8M176060 ** ** NC8M176059 ** SB8M664869
Black Black C PL9M176008 PP9M176017 ** ** NC9M176008 NC9M176009 SB9M664896
Colors may vary from actual color shown.
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VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING GRADES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Traditional and bio-
based formulations
specifically for
biopharmaceutical
tubing to meet the
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
VERSAFLEX™
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC Medical Tubing Grades
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizers
Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Natural 70A 0.88 18 58 416 2.87 668 4.60 1190 8.20 630 - - ✔ ✔
Weldable, kink resistant, contains 40%
bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aesthetics
Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 42A 0.91 - - 233 - 311 - 1573 - 1059 - - - - PK, COPE overmold
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Natural 56A 1.01 27 - 271 - 557 - 1680 - 670 - - ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance;
PK, PC, ABS, PC/ABS overmoldVersaflex™ OM 4063 Natural 54A 1.12 30 - 365 - 580 - 1640 - 670 - - ✔ -
Color Hardness Specific Gravity
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength
ISO
10993
USP VI
Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi ISO MPa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.