https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations_Functional Additives for IVD Devices Bulletin.pdf
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION REAGENT CONTAINERS/ KITS PIPETTE/ LABWARE SELF-TESTING/ POCT INSTRUMENT/ ACCESSORIES Colorants for coding for lab automation/ identification Wide range of colors in various polymers, available in ready-to-use formulation or concentrate adapted to your process Colors – low migration/ interference Ready-to-use formulation to avoid interference with analytical tests; extractable metal data Colors – biologically evaluated Reduced risk of non compliance to current and proposed regulations such as IVDR Color in PP, ABS, PC and high temperature polymers with UL listings Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates supporting Underwriters Laboratory requirements of electric enclosures Antistatic for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use formulation; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing potential migration Laser marking for UDI replacing ink printing/labels Activation of the polymer to laser energy give high contrast solvent-free, high speed identification Laser welding for fast, reliable assembly of a range of polymers Custom concentrates and ready-to-use formulations for optically transparent and opaque colors while allowing laser transmission/absorption Nucleation of semicrystalline polymers e.g.
HDPE, PP, POM Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved dimensional stability, thermal and mechanical properties Protection from moisture for improved barrier Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation; moisture absorbing concentrates Protection from oxygen scavenging in PET Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and protect reagents from oxygen degradation Protection from UV in transparent containers (PP, PE, PETG, COP) UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity; protection of light sensitive reagents Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-super-black-textile-colorants-meet-global-demands-intense-deep-effects
SHANGHAI – December 10, 2018 – PolyOne today launched a new line of super black textile colorants with outstanding darkness, superior color fastness and great spinning performance for PA and PET fibers.
Compared to traditional dyes, the new super black masterbatch colorants for PA and PET fibers are a more sustainable solution.