Very soft materials, such as gels and micro-cellular foam and sponge, are rated on the “Shore OO”.

Most soft gels and soft foam rubbers are measured using the Shore 00 scale.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives Laser Welding Additives for Medical Devices Laser welding has become a technology of choice to join plastic parts of complex medical devices. Avient uses a “systems approach” to develop the laser welding solution most adapted to your project, taking into consideration the following aspects: • Transmitting and absorbing parts • Polymer type and grade • Dispersion of the additive in the final part • Sufficient and consistent loading of the additive • Part design: attention to flow separation at the welding interface • Color and opacitiy • Quality control – e.g. establish suitable control parameters (UV Visible Spectra) • Laser wavelength and processing parameter Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives formulated for laser welding are designed for use in healthcare applications. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Available as additive concentrates, ready-to-use additive formulations or ready-to-use additive/ colorant formulations for different polymers REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request; exceptions may occur Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

Avient offers a comprehensive portfolio of colorants and additives for nonwovens in the form of concentrates. Custom color, additive or color/additive combination concentrates can be developed to meet the specific requirements of your application. Electret additives help retain the electrostatic charge on the polymer surface for for longer periods of time.

Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives Cesa™ Laser Marking additive technology gives manufacturers a new level of control in laser marking polymers with speed and clarity. The additive technology can be custom formulated for specific resin and laser types. Cesa Laser Marking solutions not only contain a laser marking additive but also deliver a part’s color and can include other performance enhancing additives such as those for scratch or UV resistance.

Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives Cesa™ Stat Antistatic Additives control the buildup of static charges in thermoplastic parts, enabling them to dissipate by absorbing and ionizing moisture from the air, which forms a conductive path for surface static charges. Cesa Stat Antistatic Additives can be combined with other additives or colorants in a single Smartbatch™ concentrate for processing efficiency and ease. Contact one of our experts to learn more about how we can help you to use antistatic additives.

Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial technologies counteract bacteria, fungi and microbes to enhance the performance of plastic products and devices. Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives can be used across a wide range of polymer types. Cesa WithStand solutions include technical assistance to customize the additive dosage, as well as support with processes and specifications, helping to reduce time to market and saving time and cost in the development process.

Cesa™ Fiber Additives Antimicrobial Additives for Synthetic Fibers and Nonwovens Bacteria and other microorganisms can cause unpleasant odor, discoloration and even degradation of surface qualities in textiles and nonwovens. The Cesa™ Fiber Additives portfolio includes antimicrobial concentrates that help prevent these problems by limiting the growth of microorganisms. The additive concentrates are highly recommended for applications requiring long-term protection in textiles made of PP, PET, and PA.

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Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents reduce material requirements by up to 20% without compromising stiffness, mechanical properties, or aesthetic appeal. With non-hazardous Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) Avient helped the customer achieve their sustainability targets through significant energy savings in production and finished part weight reduction. Added during processing, Hydrocerol is heat activated and releases gas to form a cellular foam structure, keeping the outer skin solid without voids.