Backed by robust bio-compatibility pre-testing, healthcare quality systems, and change control standards, these ‘medical grade’ concentrates and pre-color formulations can help minimize risk and avoid high costs of non-compliance.

Avient has an ongoing commitment to sustainability, whether through bio-polymers, recycled solutions, or supporting the growth of sustainable infrastructure,” said Matt Mitchell, director of global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

reSound REC recycled-content grades are a part of Avient’s reSound TPE portfolio, which includes both recycled-content and bio-based formulations.

Developed for advanced applications in transportation, these materials contain a minimum of 30% bio-based content, and are in current evaluations at several key automotive OEMs.

Solutions include bio-polymers, eco-conscious materials, sustainable infrastructure materials, additives to improve recycling, and more.

Pre-certified OnCap™ HC Plus: Functional additives that complement OnColor™ HC Plus colorant formulations, giving customers a wider range of resin choices and supporting applications that require bio-compatible solutions

GeonTM Flexible Vinyl Polymers: standard and custom formulations including non-phthalate, bio-based solutions, specialized colors, and chemistries for harsh environments

Avient’s Singapore Production Facility Receives ISCC PLUS Certification for Bio-Derived Materials...

When using more sustainable TPEs — those formulated with recycled or bio-based content — the range of haptics may be more limited depending on the sustainable content source or possible inconsistencies in those raw materials. On the other hand, bio-sourced tend to be more opaque, making them easily colorable, but they do have a different tint than prime raw materials.  For example, the use of sustainable content such as bio-based or recycled sources can lower a PCF.

When using more sustainable TPEs — those formulated with recycled or bio-based content — the range of haptics may be more limited depending on the sustainable content source or possible inconsistencies in those raw materials. On the other hand, bio-sourced tend to be more opaque, making them easily colorable, but they do have a different tint than prime raw materials.  For example, the use of sustainable content such as bio-based or recycled sources can lower a PCF.