https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/color-fabric-fx-product-bulletin-8.5x11.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Fabric FX can be formulated to include properties
such as UV color protection and anti-scratch
performance
• Fabric FX can be processed on standard molding
machinery
• Different matrix materials can be enhanced with
Fabric FX, including ABS, PC/ABS, PB, and unfilled
or talc-filled PP
• There is no limitation on the graining that can be
used; the fabric effect will differ depending on the
grain effect engraved in the tool
• If parts are extruded or a mold is not engraved,
final parts will have an attractive speckled
appearance, but will not be textured
TYPICAL USES
Fabric FX concentrates are suitable for any application
that could benefit from an enhanced textile-like
appearance.
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TPEs and TPUs formulated specifically for overmolding onto PK, COPE and PC/ABS for improved haptics and function
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations_Functional Additives for IVD Devices Bulletin.pdf
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION
REAGENT
CONTAINERS/
KITS
PIPETTE/
LABWARE
SELF-TESTING/
POCT
INSTRUMENT/
ACCESSORIES
Colorants for coding
for lab automation/
identification
Wide range of colors in various polymers,
available in ready-to-use formulation or
concentrate adapted to your process
Colors –
low migration/
interference
Ready-to-use formulation to avoid
interference with analytical tests;
extractable metal data
Colors – biologically
evaluated
Reduced risk of non compliance to current
and proposed regulations such as IVDR
Color in PP, ABS, PC
and high temperature
polymers with
UL listings
Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates
supporting Underwriters Laboratory
requirements of electric enclosures
Antistatic for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use
formulation; fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Clarifying PP
Sorbitol-free, minimizing
potential migration
Laser marking for
UDI replacing ink
printing/labels
Activation of the polymer to laser energy
give high contrast solvent-free,
high speed identification
Laser welding for fast,
reliable assembly of
a range of polymers
Custom concentrates and ready-to-use
formulations for optically transparent
and opaque colors while allowing laser
transmission/absorption
Nucleation of
semicrystalline
polymers e.g.
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Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone
530–560
(277–293)
550–575
(288–302)
660–700
(349–371)
675–725
(357–385)
390–420
(199–216)
425–460
(219–238)
680–730
(360–388)
430–500
(221–260)
Center Zone
515–560
(269–288)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
(343–366)
655–710
(352–377)
380–405
(193–207)
415–450
(213–232)
670–710
(354–377)
420–490
(216–254)
Front Zone
510–525
(266–274)
530–555
(277–291)
640–680
(338–360)
655–700
(346–371)
370–395
(188–202)
405–440
(207–227)
650–690
(343–366)
410–480
(210–249)
Nozzle
520–535
(271–280)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
(343–366)
665–710
(352–377)
380–400
(193–204)
415–450
(213–232)
660–700
(349–371)
420–490
(216–254)
Melt
Temperature
525–560
(274–293)
530–580
(277–304)
650–700
(343–371)
660–730
(349–388)
375–395
(191–202)
410–460
(210–238)
650–730
(343–388)
420–500
(216–260)
Mold
Temperature
175–250
(80–121)
160–220
(71–104)
280–350
(138–177)
275–350
(135–177)
100–135
(38–57)
150–180
(66–82)
300–425
(149–219)
160–230
(71–110)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
0.5–2.0
Back Pressure
psi
50
Screw Speed
rpm
40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70**
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
(121)
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in
0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
General
Purpose
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure
5–6 Tons/in2
* A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
Cut vent depths to:
- PC Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width
- PC/PSU Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- PEI Compounds: 0.001"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width
- PP Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width
- ABS Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width
- PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width
- Nylon Compounds: 0.002" min. depth and 0.250" width
• Increase vent depth to 0.040" (1.0mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity
and vent to atmosphere.
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TEMPERATURE
Material
Rear
°F (°C)
Center
°F (°C)
Front
°F (°C)
Nozzle
°F (°C)
Melt
°F (°C)
Mold
°F (°C)
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
200–300
(90–150)
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
200–300
(90–150)
PBT
14% NiCF
510–410
(265–280)
490–540
(255–280)
480–530
(250–275)
480–530
(250–275)
480–530
(250–275)
150–250
(65–120)
PC
14% NiCF
540–570
(280–300)
540–570
(280–300)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
530–560
(275–290)
150–250
(65–120)
ABS
14% NiCF
470–520
(240–270)
460–520
(240–270)
460–520
(240–270)
460–530
(240–275)
460–530
(240–275)
100–200
(40–90)
PP
14% NiCF
440–480
(225–250)
440–480
(225–250)
430–470
(220–245)
420–460
(215–240)
420–460
(215–240)
125–175
(50–80)
DRYING
Material
Temperature
°F (°C)
Time
Minimum
Moisture
Maximum
Moisture
Nylon 6,6
14% NiCF
180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
Nylon 6,6
30% SS
180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20%
PBT
14% NiCF
250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03%
PC
14% NiCF
250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02%
ABS
14% NiCF
200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10%
PP
14% NiCF
180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30%
Equipment
• Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size
- Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins
• General purpose metering screw is recommended
- Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended
• L/D ratio
- 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering)
• Low compression ratio
- 2:1–3:1
• Deep flights recommended
- Metering zone 3.5 mm
- Feed zone 7.5 mm
• Check ring
- Three-piece, free-flowing check ring
• General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended)
- Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32"
- Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins
• Clamp tonnage:
- 2.5–5 tons/in2
Gates
• Large, free-flow gating recommended
- 0.25" x 0.125" land length
- 0.5" gate depth
Runners
• Full round gate design
• No sharp corners
• Minimum of 0.25" diameter
• Hot runners can be used
PROCESSING
Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length
Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length
Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure
Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure
Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability)
PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity)
• Low shear process
• Low screw speed and screw RPM
• Slow Injection speed
• Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection
- Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location
- Improves mechanical performance near gate location
- Promotes ideal fiber orientation
Resin Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times
≥ Max mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly
Fiber Rich Surface
• Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times
≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation
• Improved surface aesthetic
• Reduced surface conductivity
• Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly
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SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant and Versaflex HC Materials Program Bulletin_0.pdf
Trilliant™ HC high performance formulations were
developed for specific healthcare enclosure needs,
including:
• Chemical resistance to common disinfectants
• UL 94 ratings of 5VA at 3.0, V-0 at 1.5 mm &
V-1 at 0.75 mm
• Retained color aesthetics after chemical
exposure
• Ability to utilize existing PC/PET & COPE tooling
Tested using an adaptation from ASTM D543 for
environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR),
15 bars of each material were placed into jigs at
1% and 2% strain.
Virex® Tb Vesphene™ IIse CaviCide™
Trilliant™ HC 8910 +++ +++ +++
Trilliant™ HC 8920 (FR) – +++ +++
FR PC/PET – + ++
FR COPE (copolyester) + ++ +++
Tensile Strength Property Retention After 72-hour Continuous Exposure
+++ Best (>90% retention),
++ Better (50-90% retention),
+ Good (
Designed for two-
shot injection molding and formulated for the
appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs
are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all
PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.
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APPLICATION BULLETIN
PRODUCT NAME SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION LDR
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025695 PP Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 5%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025609 PC/ABS, PA6, PC/ASA Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 8%
Cesa™ Stat OCA0025603 LDPE, TPE Permanent reduction of dust attraction in interior From 7%
The graph shows the measurement
of the charge decay time at 23°C/50%
r.H. on 80x80x2mm IM plaques.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-product-bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Derived from end-of-life tires
• Available for multiple resins and
custom solutions
• Retains performance characteristics
of traditional carbon black in plastics
• Enhances sustainable product offerings
• Provides long-term price stability
• Passes REACH and RoHS requirements
• Prop 65 letters available
MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
OnColor RC Environmental Black is a sustainable
solution across a wide variety of industries and
applications, including:
• Automotive
• Wire and cable
• Building and construction
• Appliances
• Electrical and electronics
• Industrial molding applications
• Office furniture
Avient OnColor RC Environmental Black is offered for
multiple resins and also for custom solutions:
CC10289240WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PE
CC10284887WE OnColor RC Environmental Black TPU
CC10287020WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PC
CC10287026WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PS
CC10287028WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PP
CC10287033WE OnColor RC Environmental Black ABS
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APPLICATIONS
• Automotive, consumer products, E&E products
• PP, ABS, PC co-polyester, PA6, PA 66, PA12, and
others on request
KEY BENEFITS
• Up to 10 hours glow depending on resin,
activation energy, and pigment loading
• Unlimited repetition of energy accumulation
and emission process
• Excellent temperature and chemical stability
• Excellent weathering fastness and lightfastness
• Limited influence on mechanical properties
• Formulated with low-concern substances
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