Based on styrenic block copolymers, this thermoplastic elastomer offers low temperature flexibility, good abrasion resistance, excellent colorability and UV resistance. The material solution, Avient’s OnFlex-S EH UV TPE, offers an outstanding balance of processability, tactile qualities, UV resistance, abrasion resistance and colorability that capably satisfies the application’s requirements. High-performance material = consumer satisfaction: Because OnFlex-S contains superior properties in the areas of tactile quality, abrasion resistance, toughness and UV stabilization, the map case mats exhibit greater durability, more gripping action, and less fading and cracking from sun exposure.

Based on styrenic block copolymers, this thermoplastic elastomer offers low temperature flexibility, good abrasion resistance, excellent colorability and UV resistance. The material solution, Avient’s OnFlex-S EH UV TPE, offers an outstanding balance of processability, tactile qualities, UV resistance, abrasion resistance and colorability that capably satisfies the application’s requirements. High-performance material = consumer satisfaction: Because OnFlex-S contains superior properties in the areas of tactile quality, abrasion resistance, toughness and UV stabilization, the map case mats exhibit greater durability, more gripping action, and less fading and cracking from sun exposure.

MATERIAL BREAKTHROUGH: VERSAFLEX™ CE BLUE JEAN STAIN RESISTANT TPES FOR WHITE OR LIGHT-COLORED PHONE CASES Phone case brands have struggled to design white or light-colored cases that do not stain when in contact with blue jeans. Until now, silicone was the only proven material that was resistant to staining, but silicone produces a long list of challenges to phone case brands: lengthy lead times, supply chain issues, and manufacturing complexities. Based on visual test results TECHNICAL BULLETIN TEST METHOD: INDIGO STAIN RESISTANCE TEST The same rigorous method used to test for staining on automotive interior seats, Ford Laboratory Test Method – BN 107-01, was used.

Newly Expanded Manufacturing of NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastics Polyurethanes for catheter applications: now produced in Suzhou, China, offering customized services and rapid response times to customers from Asia Pacific, a series of ultra-soft TPUs for short-term in-vivo applications that are available in custom colors with excellent ultraviolet (UV) stability and barrier properties, offer good elasticity, resistance to abrasions and tears, barrier properties, and melt strength for use in a host of catheter applications, including cardiovascular, intravenous, and other specialty segments . Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO BT Series TPEs: grades formulated specifically to handle the complexities of healthcare and biopharmaceutical tubing, including excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low extractables, delivering comparable performance to competing materials such as silicone and PVC tubing, while providing lower Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) values than other materials* The Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is formulated with 40% bio-derived content and provides a sustainable substitute for traditional materials. TPEs and specialty engineered polymers for auto-injector pens: offer excellent chemical and impact resistance, good self-lubrication functions, durability to extend product life and meet biocompatibility and food-contact safety regulations.

MEDICAL DEVICE DISINFECTION—HOW TO PREVENT CRACKING AND CRAZING Understanding polymer performance is key to minimizing disinfectant-related failures DISINFECTANT-RELATED DAMAGE ON POLYMER HOUSINGS Strong chemicals used to reduce hospital- acquired infections can damage equipment and result in material failures, such as: • Stress cracking • Crazing • Discoloration CHEMICAL RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS VARY BY ENVIRONMENT • Patient/exam rooms • Operating and radiology rooms • Reception areas • Home (patient equipment & devices) Healthcare devices must perform flawlessly in a myriad of challenging environments and engineers must be certain their devices can withstand increasingly potent disinfectants, which have begun to outstrip the performance of traditional polymers. Cidex® OPA is a trademark of ASP Global Manufacturing GMBH; CaviCide™ is a trademark of Metrex Research, LLC; and Virex® is a trademark of Diversey, Inc. $$$ $$ $ Improved Chemical Resistance Trilliant ™ Material Compatibility with Various Disinfectants 8.5% Bleach 3% Peroxide Cidex® OPA CaviCide™ Virex™ Tb $$$ $$ $ Improved Chemical Resistance Trilliant ™ Material Compatibility with Various Disinfectants 8.5% Bleach 3% Peroxide Cidex® OPA CaviCide™ Virex™ Tb www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Mechanical Strength and Thermal Resistance High strength and durability, improving stiffness and impact resistance Tailored chemical and fire resistance

Heat and Flame Resistant Excellent heat & flame resistance High chemical resistance

It had to provide temperature and impact resistance, along with UV resistance and anti-oxidation properties to prevent discoloration. The necessary levels of temperature, impact, UV and oxidation resistance were achieved through stabilizing additives. 

The material adds value to this insulation in myriad ways: • Good flame retardancy with low smoke, toxicity & corrosiveness • Excellent mechanical properties • Good surface smoothness • Ambient moisture curing with good Hot Set Test • Very good electrical properties Manufacturing of cable insulation with ECCOH XL 8001 is done using silane chemical crosslinking. This technology offers manufacturing efficiencies versus other crosslinking methods: • Reduction in logistics management: No secondary steps after manufacturing; no need for E-beam radiation for effective crosslinking • Rapid ambient curing: Typically in less than 15 days depending on the climatic condition, wall thickness and catalyst level • No additional capital investment: The material can be processed on a conventional extrusion line • Easy handling: ECCOH XL 8001 is used with 2.5–5% of catalyst masterbatch • No pre-drying: No need to pre-dry the material if it is stored correctly PRODUCT BULLETIN KEY CHARACTERISTICS Avient’s ECCOH line of highly flame retardant, non-halogenated materials limits the emission of corrosive gases when burning. Highly flame retardant—helps to prevent a fire, or limit the damage if one starts • Non-halogenated—in the case of a fire, there are no acid gas emissions which can damage equipment and buildings • Low smoke—in the event of fire, people can locate escape routes, and fire fighters can quickly find the source of the fire • Low toxicity—in the event of a fire, people are not overcome by toxic fumes • Low dripping—no flaming droplets which can further propagate the fire or cause injury • Low emission of corrosive gases when burned—avoids potential damage to electrical components and equipment, and improves human safety MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS The ECCOH XL 8001 is a flame retardant material for thermoset cable insulation.

It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA) while maintaining some of the same characteristics as acetal (POM), such as excellent wear, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability.    Watch our free on-demand webinar to learn more about market dynamics, as well as the chemical resistance and eco-conscious benefits of this semi-crystalline engineering resin.