https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=6596
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/chemically-resistant-polymers-next-generation-devices?ind[]=6598
Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=221&all=1
Medical Grade Colorants and Additives for Wearable Medical Devices
Discover more about Avient medical grade colorant and additives for wearable medical devices.
Explore the power of polymer solutions for hygiene & medical nonwovens
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-tpe-contact-lens-case-case-study.pdf
The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find
a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem
while providing comparable softness to silicone.
THE IMPACT
Avient’s formulation expertise produced a specialty
TPE solution that surpassed not only silicone but also
competitive TPEs to solve the gasket adhesion problem
for this medical manufacturer.
Adding to the value
of the solution, Avient provided a methodology to
quantify projected savings and calculate ROI, giving the
customer confidence to make a significant investment
in new tooling.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/navigating-challenges-semiconductor-packaging-specialty-polymer-solutions
Silicon wafers and semiconductors are essential for creating electronic chips used in many modern technologies, such as phones, watches, cars, medical devices, and more.
These technologies rely on semiconductors to process data and provide cloud computing power.
Equally important to providing advanced ESD materials, we possess a deep understanding of the necessary controls to safeguard the purity of the entire manufacturing process.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Medical applications
Specialty healthcare formulations to meet the demanding functional and regulatory requirements in many applications, including medical tubing, gaskets and stoppers, handles, and medical devices
Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ISO 13485 2025.pdf
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Certificate
Certified sites according to appendix
Scope
concentrates and specialty compounds for the
Healthcare and Medical device market.
Normative basis
EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices – Quality Management System
Page 1 of 3
Appendix of main certificate H61173
Central function Scope Norm / Revision Reg. no.
https://www.avient.com/news/faster-runs-and-better-legibility-new-oncap-laser-marking-formulations
Laser marking is a well-established technology for wire & cable, packaging, medical devices, and automotive components.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2015 revenues of $3.4 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone’s-new-bergamid-polyamide-improves-weld-strength-and-aesthetics-laser-welded-parts
SHANGHAI – May 07, 2020 – Today in Asia, PolyOne launched a newly formulated Bergamid™ laser weldable material for use in automotive parts, consumer goods, and medical devices.
PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2019 revenues of $2.9 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/comparing-sustainable-tpes-traditional-alternatives
To help, this article provides a high-level overview of the differences in three essential categories: design, production, and performance.
Generally, it will be more challenging to use environmentally conscious TPEs in products with stringent regulatory requirements, like infant care (i.e., pacifiers, baby bottle nipples, etc.) and medical applications (i.e., catheters, syringe seals, respiratory masks, etc.).