https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/three-ways-soft-touch-enhances-consumer-products
For example, automotive designers may choose materials for vehicle interior surfaces to create the perception of quality and luxury.
TPEs can be customized, depending on the application requirements, to provide surface feel ranging from grippy or tacky to smooth and silky.
Consumer electronics, for example, are subject to fierce competitive pressures and often rely on stylish surfaces for differentiation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Maxxam BIO Bio-Based Polyolefin Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
To satisfy required performance characteristics they can be filled and reinforced with glass fiber, minerals, impact modifiers, colorants and stabilizer systems.
They offer a good surface finish and, depending on filler source can offer a unique aesthetic.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% filler from renewable plant sources, Maxxam BIO formulations: • Reduce product carbon footprint • Achieve equivalent performance to standard polyolefin formulations • Provide good stiffness, durability, impact resistance and UV stability • Deliver good surface finish and are easy to color • Enable customized performance characteristics depending on application need • Offer food contact compliance MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Maxxam BIO formulations are suitable for use across many industries and applications where traditional polyolefin materials are used, including: • Transportation Interior Applications - Decorative profiles, trunk side liners, pillars, T-cup • Industrial - Structural parts, furniture • Consumer - Household goods, personal care items, packaging, office supplies, food contact applications • Electrical and Electronic – Housings, buttons, junction boxes SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10–50% natural filler • Utilize natural filler from renewable plant sources including olive seed based powder and cellulose fiber • Offer a lower product carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based feedstock • Can be recycled at end of life PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5036 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD Maxxam BIO MX5200-5030 Natural FD X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5001 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5033 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5034 RS HS Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5035 RS HS Natural Filler/Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled 30% Glass Fiber 10% Mineral 20% Mineral 30% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/cm 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.12 0.96 1.03 1.12 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1500 1000 1000 6400 1350 1650 2100 Tensile Stress (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 27.0 20.0 20.0 75.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 5 50 50 3.0 50 37 18 Charpy Notched (ISO 179) kJ/m 5 20 25 10 12 10 10 CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5023 RS HS HI Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5025 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5004 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5003 RS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5009 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5024 RS HS Natural 70 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5022 RS HS Natural 70 Filler/Reinforcement 15% Olive Seed Based 25% Olive Seed Based 30% Olive Seed Based/ 10% Mineral 35% Olive Seed Based/ 5% Mineral 15% Olive Seed Based/ 17% Glass Fiber/ Mineral 20% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Glass/ Mineral 10% Olive Seed Based/ 20% Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.00 1.15 1.10 1.07 1.09 1.25 1.10 Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1750 2000 2700 2500 3800 3500 4100 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 21.0 20.0 30.0 20.0 40.0 35.0 42.0 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 24 5 3 5 3 4 2 Notched Izod (ISO 180) kJ/m 15 7 3 2 5 15 7 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – BIO-BASED RESIN – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – OLIVE SEED BASED FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Maxxam BIO MX5200-5029 NF HI UV Black X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5032 NFS UV Natural Maxxam BIO MX5200-5020 NF/NFS UV Natural X1 Maxxam BIO MX5200-5016 NF Natural Filler/Reinforcement 10% Cellulose Fiber 20% Cellulose Fiber 30% Cellulose Fiber 40% Cellulose Fiber Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 0.95 1.00 1.02 1.07 Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1) @ 23°C MPa 1550 1750 2640 3600 Tensile Stress at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C MPa 33 30 48 55 Tensile Strain at Break (ISO 527-2) @ 23°C % 8 12 9 4 Charpy Notched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eA) kJ/m2 5 6 5 5 Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (ISO 179/1eU) kJ/m2 33 49 38 30 MAXXAM BIO POLYOLEFINS – CELLULOSE FIBER FILLER – TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Dispersions Healthcare Industry Bulletin.pdf
INDUSTRY BULLETIN DISPERSIONS IN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Silicone Colorant Dispersions Biocompatible, conformable silicone rubber colorants that deliver lightfastness and aesthetic appeal • 3D medical silicone printing • Anatomical models and surgical guides • External prosthetics and orthotics • Wearable medical devices • Medical ventilation/respiratory masks • Dental and medical tools and equipment • Catheters and tubing • Medical adhesives Silicone Additive Dispersions Silicone additive solutions formulated to provide chemical resistance, durability, and enhanced physical properties Rubber Colorant Dispersions Durable rubber colorants formulated for optimal dispersion and lot-to-lot consistency to promote ease of handling • Medical devices and tools • Vibration and shock control for medical equipment • Drug delivery devices Urethane Colorant Dispersions Versatile urethane colorants that streamline production and enhance quality • Medical packaging • Foam enclosures/support for medical tools and equipment • Medical and surgical devices • Physical therapy tools Epoxy Colorant Dispersions Long-lasting, hygienic epoxy colorants that provide high-cost efficiency, stability, and customization opportunities • Medical adhesives • Healthcare facility floor coatings Vinyl Colorant Dispersions Vinyl colorants developed for applications where dispersion, uniformity, compatibility, and cleanliness are essential • Catheters and tubing • Medical equipment Aqueous Additive Formulations Functional additives stabilized, suspended, and dispersed in water that shorten development cycles, streamline operations, and can be customized to meet specific requirements • Medical gloves • Wound care Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone Innovative silicone additives to provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings • Wearable medical devices • Neurostimulation electrode pads • Medical tools and equipment Laser Marking Additives for Silicone Dispersions containing laser absorbers and color formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching while promoting chemical resistance, mechanical property retention, and production efficiency • Medical packaging • 3D medical silicone printing • Anatomical models and surgical guides • External prosthetics and orthotics • Medical ventilation/respiratory masks • Medical devices Surface Modification Additives for Silicone Non-oil based silicone additives that reduce tackiness and enhance smoothness of the cured compound • Catheters and tubing • Dental tools and equipment • Medical adhesives • Medical devices, tools, and equipment Self-Bonding Silicone Silicone compounds able to bond to various substrates without prime coating • Medical tools and equipment • Wearable medical devices • Medical packaging This listing represents standard Avient dispersion technologies and addresses common healthcare applications, but we can work with you to explore additional options.
Medical devices and equipment are at the forefront of this change, with innovations in diagnostic tools, surgical systems, and wearable health monitors reshaping patient care.
AESTHETIC APPEAL AND VERSATILITY Custom colors, special effects, functional additives CONSISTENT QUALITY Lot-to-lot consistency, tight color tolerances, reproducible dispersions DESIGN AND PROCESSING Application development support and technical service REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Product stewardship expertise and regulatory support SURFACE PROTECTION Lightfastness, chemical resistance, durability ENHANCED PERFORMANCE Electrical conductivity, mechanical property retention 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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Dust-free Plastic Surfaces for Automotive Interiors
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Learn how to use a ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ Liquid Metering System to process Hiformer™ Liquid Additives for Polyolefins (Korean language version)
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Surface Modifier Additives
From anti-fog additives that allow clarity in films to low retention additives that repel water or other liquids, surface modification solutions can help to reduce costs, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and enhance overall product quality and value.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/eliminate-paint-these-three-vehicle-components?rtype[]=1164
The front-facing portion of a mirror housing typically features a curved surface, which is both aerodynamic and visually pleasing.
While a scratch on a painted layer may reveal the white surface underneath, molded-in color evenly distributes pigment throughout a component, keeping vehicles looking newer, longer.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/eliminate-paint-these-three-vehicle-components?ind[]=6601
The front-facing portion of a mirror housing typically features a curved surface, which is both aerodynamic and visually pleasing.
While a scratch on a painted layer may reveal the white surface underneath, molded-in color evenly distributes pigment throughout a component, keeping vehicles looking newer, longer.
https://www.avient.com/news/pvdf-processing-aids-enhancing-extrusion-efficiency-now-available-avient
They can also minimize defects and prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) to provide a high-quality surface in the final product.
They deliver lubricity during processing to reduce unwanted die build-up and enable a smooth surface finish, resulting in excellent performance and reliability.”