https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/catheter-materials-medical-tubing
Ultra-Soft TPU Formulations: NEUSoft™
Achieve good elasticity, abrasion and tear resistance with an ultra-soft, enhanced appearance and feel
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=1476
Soft Espresso
SOFT BROWN
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=7117
CORE(TM) MB3309A CLEAR SOFT
CORE(TM) MB3309B CLEAR SOFT NON PHTHALATE
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=7204
SOFT/COZY MED PURPLE PE
SOFT/COZY YELLOW PE
https://www.avient.com/resources-0?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form
NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance for guiding catheter
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance
https://www.avient.com/resources-0?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=0
NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance for guiding catheter
Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/core-powder-coatings-in-luxury-vehicles-case-study.pdf
On the other hand, in the supplier’s experience, molded vinyl door panels were unable to recreate details such as stitching or a dry touch that can make leather door panels more attractive.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/gravi-tech-closures-case-study.pdf
A consumer’s experience of touch, sight and sound can generate notions of importance, quality and even monetary worth when engaging with a product’s package.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gls-tpes-with-antimicrobial-technologies-product-bulletin.pdf
Developed for the preservation of high-touch surfaces and applications, these formulations contain antimicrobial additives that continuously inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungus, and molds that cause odor and detrimental aesthetic and mechanical property changes to the finished plastic part.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Protects finished part by inhibiting microbial and fungi growth • Extends useful life of finished TPE parts by controlling deterioration caused by mildew or mold fungus • Increases product durability, preserves surface integrity, and minimizes odors MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Suitable for high-touch surfaces and applications, GLS TPEs with antimicrobial technologies add value in the consumer, packaging and automotive markets.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe-faqs?rtype[]=1164
Some soft elastomers will stretch to greater than 1000 percent of their original length before breaking.
A soft elastomeric TPE will typically have a much higher value than a hard rigid material.
At the other end of the scale, soft gels and soft foam rubbers are measured using the Shore 00 scale.