https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-collaborates-help-celebriducks-offer-safe-water-toys-children
PolyOne developed an ultra-soft version of its GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) approved for food contact and medical applications, and included non-toxic PolyOne colorants.
The Good Duck™ is blow-molded from an ultra-soft TPE and uses non-toxic molded-in colorants from PolyOne.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/crtm-panel-product-bulletin-2020.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Avient CRTM panels offer significant benefits
to customers, including:
• Superior strength to weight ratio
• Unlimited length capability; widths
up to 108"
• Thermal insulation
• Ultra-low thermal conductivity
• Customized density, thickness, weight
and color
• Vibration damping and acoustic insulation
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• Consistent cross-sections and quality
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Other thicknesses/architectures are available.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-petpolyester.pdf
Types
High Tenacity, Low Shrink, Ultra Low Shrink.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/ColorMatrix Lactra LX Product Bulletin.pdf
Available primarily in North America, the Lactra
LX technology is especially effective in ultra-high
temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products which have
a longer shelf life and need greater protection due to
ambient storage conditions.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/enabling-recyclability-drinkable-yogurt-bottles
This additive is particularly suitable in packaging for ultra-high temperature (UHT) liquid dairy products, as these types of products have a longer shelf life, making them more susceptible to light-induced oxidation due to ambient storage conditions.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-transcend-biocompatible-peek-pre-colored-compounds
Superior Performance: With ultra-high heat and chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties, and dimensional stability, our PEEK compounds are perfect for applications requiring multiple re-sterilization and rigorous disinfection.
Features ultra-high heat and chemical resistance, excellent mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and high purity
https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes
Ultra-Soft for Comfort
The NEUSoft™ series boasts translucent, ultra-soft polyether or polyester-based TPU blends that have good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Fiber-Line Braiding Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY FEATURES OF FIBER-LINE™ BRAIDING
• Customized to meet size or strength
requirements
• Able to achieve any construction needed with
the use of toll braiders
• Flat or round profiles
• Cored braids for added strength & flexibility
• Metered lengths tailored for your application
FIBER-LINE FIBERS SUITABLE FOR
BRAIDING
• Para-Aramid
• Meta-Aramid
• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® PBO Fiber
• Carbon Fiber
• Dyneema® Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester Fiber
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE-ADDITIVE
COATINGS
• Abrasion resistance coating
• UV protection coating
• Color identification coating
FIBER-LINE BRAIDED PRODUCTS
AND POSSIBILITIES
• High-strength lacing cords
• Robotic actuating wire
• Strength members
• Auto glass cutout cords
• Parachute cords
• Tethers
• Wire-rope replacement
Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-uhmwpe.pdf
Molecular Structure
Chemical Name
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/LubriOne Internally Lubricated Formulations PTFE Free Series Product Bulletin.pdf
PTFE-free LubriOne formulations avoid the use of
any fluorinated content, utilizing lubricants such
as molybdenum disulphide (MoS2), Ultra High
Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) and
graphite in a wide array of engineered base resins.