Avient’s design team assisted with the design, process analysis and production of the injection-molded plastic USee™ device, which includes a copolyester frame, medical-grade polycarbonate lenses, and acetal for the dials and gears.

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. 

By offering more robust solutions, we’re enabling healthcare OEMs to deliver more durable medical devices and equipment that resist chemical attack and serve patients longer.”

Specialty sheet and rollstock: PreservaPak™ high-barrier technologies help preserve product freshness and extend shelf life for packaged foods, and raise the performance of sterile medical device packaging.

Backed by robust bio-compatibility pre-testing, healthcare quality systems, and change control standards, these ‘medical grade’ concentrates and pre-color formulations can help minimize risk and avoid high costs of non-compliance.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Provides laser marking options of silicone materials • Eliminates the needs for etching and embossing • Faster and cleaner than pad printing • High contrast, permanent markings • Mechanical properties of the silicone matrix are maintained • Compatible with various types of lasers • Chemically resistant • Available in pre-colored or natural MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Silcosperse LM Laser Marking additive dispersions are suitable for a variety of applications within industries such as: • Consumer Goods • Electronics • Healthcare • Industrial • Transportation • Wire & Cable Typical applications and purposes include: • Traceability, UPC bar-coding, branding • Unique Device Identification (UDI), medical device ID’s • Serialization for pharmaceutical packaging • Safety taggants & equipment • Automotive components • Wire & cable part numbers or gauge size www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

APPLICATIONS • Construction: roofing underlay, cable wrapping, geotextiles • Medical: surgical gowns, surgical drapes, sterile tray wraps, hospital bed sheets, and curtains • Filtration: various filters that require water repellency BENEFITS • Fast and long-lasting water repellency • IPA repellency grade 6 • No visible influence on the final color of the nonwoven fabric • Can be combined with color into a single product for convenience • Regulatory compliance to key standards and support for specific standards PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

It is suitable for high- wear or high-touch environments such as: • Automotive interior components • Small appliances • Consumer & handheld electronics • Medical devices • Consumer & cosmetic packaging www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

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

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Part design freedom • Reduced tooling cost • Controlled laser transmission rate and weld width • Minimum heat affected zone • Gas tight weld line with no weld flash • Multiple color options MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions can meet the demanding technical requirements of laser welding for a range of markets & applications, including: • Automotive • Medical Devices • Consumer Goods • Houseware Applications PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.