reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): formulated with 35 to 75 percent bio-renewable feedstock without compromising property retention, adhesion strength in overmolding applications, or colorability. They are fully bio-compatible per ISO 10993 standards to provide ultra-high-heat resistance and performance without compromising safety.  A TechTalk Presentation on April 17 from 15:00 to 15:20 hours at Stand R31 in Hall 16 on sustainable bio-based materials, including zero-carbon emission TPEs, low-warpage and low-water absorption nylons, ‘OK-compost’ certified biopolymer solutions and successful case studies

The Mevopur product line also includes color and additive concentrates based on polymers with 70%-100% bio-content and pre-tested raw materials which can help to reduce carbon footprint and offer alternatives to fossil-based grades. Versaflex™ HC and Versaflex HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): These specialty TPE formulations offer versatile and customizable performance for medical and biopharmaceutical tubing, device overmolds, and injection molded applications. 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.

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS EDGETEK™ DK HIGH FREQUENCY FORMULATIONS FOR 5G BASE STATION ANTENNA APPLICATIONS ET 7600- 8027 ET 7600- 8025 ET 7600- 8037 ET 7600- 8019 ET 7600- 8028 ET 7600- 8026 ET 7600- 8044 ET 7600- 8029 ET 7600- 8041 ET 7600- 8045 ET 7600- 8048 ET 7600- 8036 ET 7600- 8056 ET 7600- 8031 Base Resin PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE PPE Dielectric Constant (Dk) 3.0 3.1 3.35 3.6 3.8 4.4 4.8 5.28 5.4 5.85 6.0 7.0 7.3 9.0 EDGETEK™ HIGH FREQUENCY FORMULATIONS* *Avient can custom formulate this platform for specific Dk values between 3.0 and 9.0 to accommodate specific antenna designs.

NYMAX™ BIO BIO-BASED POLYAMIDE SOLUTIONS PROCESSING GUIDE 1 NYMAX BIO Formulated in glass fiber-filled or unfilled materials, Nymax™ BIO formulations utilize between 16 and 47 percent natural filler from renewable plant-based raw materials, reducing the carbon footprint value significantly at the beginning of the product lifecycle. Nymax BIO low water absorption PA formulations provide excellent dimensional stability and property retention after conditioning, solving the problem of water uptake (hygroscopy) for finished parts. Additional draft may be required for grained/textured surfaces. 3 NYMAX BIO TROUBLESHOOTING Implement recommended solutions one at a time in the order specified until problem is resolved.

Cesa™ Bio Additives Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions OnColor™ Bio Colorants

One way to achieve this is to switch to bio-polymers where possible. Bio-polymers are already used with success in different plastic products, notably in packaging, but to be used in healthcare applications, they need to be evaluated to the relevant protocols to support regulatory compliance of the end article. Avient provides pre-tested color and additive concentrates based on bio-polymers to minimize the risk of non-compliance and support a more sustainable profile for plastic products used in the healthcare industry.

Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO BT Series The Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is formulated with 40% bio-derived content and provides a sustainable substitute to traditional materials. Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series

OnColor™ Bio Colorants OnColor™ Bio color concentrates are specially designed to perform well with bioplastics.

Bio-compatible Additive Solutions for Biopolymers: Cesa™ Bio

Bio-derived Material for Underwear Discover how a bio-based TPE enabled comfort and softness while meeting sustainability goals.