Molded-in color hides scratches, withstands tough weather and helps you optimize manufacturing efficiency

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. Additionally, the wide variability of environments that medical devices might see, which can range from home to hospital, mean devices must be able to withstand varying disinfectant strengths, exposure levels and frequencies.

Avient’s durable TPE materials for anti-vibration feet withstand wear and tear over time and can help reduce the overall vibration to prevent the washing machine from walking. Withstand wear and tear – Avient TPEs can reduce vibration, maintain their shape and resist tears over time despite prolonged vibration.

Whether your needs include flame retardance, low smoke & halogen options, anti-rodent and anti-termite additives, or materials that can withstand wide temperature variations, you can deliver with our comprehensive and customizable polymer solutions.

Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives

Discover how thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that withstand oils, solvents, and more are helping brand owners and converters create cosmetic packaging that lasts.

Our Versaflex™ HC TPEs deliver exceptional extrusion rates in high clarity grades without plasticizers, and are also available in formulations that withstand high service temperatures.

The ideal material would withstand extreme weather conditions, frequent use, and the harsh effects of cleaning products. Superior durability = a long-lasting product that withstands both the elements and rigorous use.

Protect high-touch durables with materials that withstand common cleaners/disinfectants. Chemically resistant, semi-crystalline thermoplastics that withstand exposure to common consumer disinfectants and cleaners; available in unfilled, impact-modified and flame-retardant grades

CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?