https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4680
GREEN ABS 2
ORANGE ABS 2
WHITE ABS 2
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4747
ABS GREY SUB
ABS PLAIN RED
ABS COOL GRAY 7C
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Advanced simulation captures part performance for fibre reinforced thermoplastics_Case_Study.pdf
© 2022 Hexagon AB and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING SERIES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Meet
biopharmaceutical
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys, made
with Santoprene™
TPV
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
VERSAFLEX™
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O
2
barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC MT Series
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizers
Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O
2
barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aesthetics
Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Color Hardness Specific Gravity
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength
ISO
10993
USP VI
Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/carbonerro-paddle-case-study.pdf
SUP pro paddles are typically equipped with carbon
fiber shafts, but this option was too cost-prohibitive for
the mid-level market.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Engineered%2520Materials.pdf
Nikrant
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United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Appliance
6% Building &
Construction
3%
Wire & Cable
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
14%Consumer
21%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
8%
Misc.
3%
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
21%
America
6%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.1%
1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
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Value Proposition
• GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing
innovative technologies and services to enable customer success
Transformation Highlights
• Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix
improvement and specialty focus
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
improvement and specialty focus
• GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than
doubled earnings in 3 years
• PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide
• Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources
> $15B Addressable Market
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• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
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From Volume
Commodity-driven product portfolio
To Value
Specialty technology and solutions
EM North America Transformation
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
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$12
$29
Operating Income
($ in millions)
• Provided access to new customers
in specialized, high-growth markets
such as healthcare and consumer
• Strategic partner to many of the
world’s best-known companies
GLS Integration Success
16.9%
8.2%
2007 2011
2007 2011
Working Capital % of Sales
• Complementary global footprint
provided additional cross-selling
opportunities
• Opportunity to expand margins
and drive working capital
improvement while remaining
customer-focused
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$1.3
$27.6
2006 2011
Healthcare Revenue
• Investment in dedicated
healthcare team to drive
penetration and growth
• Leverage product portfolio
globally & win specialty business
Areas of Focus
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
$10.5
$117.9
2006 2011
Consumer Revenue
2006 2011globally & win specialty business
in targeted markets
• Aggressively commercialize
specialty innovation platforms
• Utilize our innovation centers to
influence OEM design
(Revenue in $ millions)
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• Carbon Nanotube Formulations
� Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives
� Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and
clean conductivity
• Thermally Conductive Solutions
Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
Key Innovations
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
� Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
� Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and
design flexibility
• FDA-Regulated TPEs
� Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery
systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes
� Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly
regulated applications
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Critical Imperatives
• Commercialize critical new technology platforms
• Manage the mix as we continue to drive
the transformation
• Global translation of commercial successes
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
Developed in response
to the increased need for sustainable material
alternatives, reSound™ REC TPEs provide
comparable performance to traditional fossil-based
grades, and support goals for reduced waste and
carbon emissions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Avient Sustainability Day Announcement Press Release.pdf
Examples include:
• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and
protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and
sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled
content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon
footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy,
natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic
Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/EHS Committee Charter %28Amended July 2022%29.pdf
Compliance Programs
• At least annually review the programs and procedures established by the Company that
monitor compliance with the Company’s policies, standards and practices, and laws
and regulations with respect to safety, health, environmental, physical security and
product stewardship, including providing oversight of the systems that are in place to
monitor and mitigate the Company’s carbon footprint and physical risks associated
with climate change;
• Periodically review with management the significant safety, health, environmental,
physical security, and product stewardship risks or exposures faced by the Company, if
any, and steps taken by management to minimize such risks and exposures to the
Company and its constituencies;
• At least annually review the status of the Company’s environmental and safety audit
process, assessing compliance with Company policies, standards, practices, laws and
regulations; and
• Periodically review claims, demands, administrative orders and legal proceedings
against the Company regarding safety, health, environmental, physical security and
product stewardship matters.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Under the
Maxxam™ brand, standard grades
are formulated with any combination
of calcium carbonate, glass fiber,
mica and talc to provide a desired
balance of properties, including
stiffness, durability, impact resistance
and heat resistance.
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
51.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com
INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Product Code - - - PP5210A111
PP5220F
A1
PP5230F
B1
PP5240
A111
Filler Percentage - % - 10 20 30 40
Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4600 4300 3900 3500
MPa ISO 527 32 30 27 24
Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 7.0 6.0 5.5 5.0
ISO 527
Break % ASTM D638 125 115 100 70
ISO 527
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 250,000 285,000 310,000 340,000
MPa ISO 180 1600 1900 2100 2300
Notched Izod
Impact
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85
Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 190 210 225 240
°C ISO 75 88 99 107 116
264 psi °F ASTM D648 120 125 130 133
°C ISO 75 49 52 54 56
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.04 1.15 1.25
Linear Shrinkage
Range
1/8 in wall % - 1.3–1.7 1.1–1.5 0.9–1.3 0.7–1.1
3.2 mm wall % - 1.3–1.7 1.1–1.5 0.9–1.3 0.7–1.1
Product Code - - - PP6210 A11
PP7220
A614
PP6230F
A1
PP6240
A44
Filler Percentage - % - 10 20 30 40
Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 3200 3400 2800 2550
MPa ISO 527 22 24 19 18
Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 14.0 10.0 8.0 7.0
ISO 527
Break % ASTM D638 >400 >400 >400 200
ISO 527
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 160,000 185,000 250,000 225,000
MPa ISO 178 1100 1300 1750 1550
Notched Izod
Impact
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 >10.0 >10.0 8 8.0
kJ/m2 ISO 180 55.0 55.0 44.0 14.0
Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 160 170 198 200
°C ISO 75 71 77 92 93
264 psi °F ASTM D648 100 105 108 112
°C ISO 75 38 41 42 44
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.04 1.15 1.25
ISO 1183
Linear Shrinkage
Range
1/8 in wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0
3.2 mm wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0
Maxxam™ Calcium Carbonate
Filled Homopolymer
Polypropylene
Maxxam™ Calcium
Carbonate Filled
Copolymer Polypropylene
Offers improved stiffness over unfilled
materials as well as substantial
improvement in drop weight impact
and notched izod impact.
Chemically coupled
• Natural or black
• High flow grades
• Provides heat stabilization
• Excellent balance of properties
• Natural, black or custom colors
Product Code - - - PX5430 B1 PX5435 B1 PX5440 B1 PX5450 B1
Reinforcement Type - - - Glass Glass Glass Glass
Reinforcement % - % - 30 35 40 50
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ISO 1183 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.35
Tensile Strength Yield MPa ISO 527 102 105 113 130
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) MPa ISO 178 6500 8000 9400 11,500
Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 180 9.4 9.3 11.0 12.0
Heat Deflection 264 psi °C ISO 75 152 152 153 154
Product Code - - - PP5120 B270-LO
MFR g/10 min ISO 1133 12
Tensile Modulus MPa ISO 527 3320
Tensile Stress Yield MPa ISO 527 32
Tensile Elongation Yield % ISO 527 4.6
Tensile Elongation Break % ISO 527 17
Flexural Modulus MPa ISO 178 3000
Charpy Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU 38
Heat Aging 150°C h VW 44045 700 hr
VOC µg/g VDA 278 23.5
Fog µg/g VDA 278 30.5
Carbon Emissions µgC/g VDA 277 18
Odor Grade VDA 270 B3 3
• High flow grades
• UV stabilized
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
INJECTION MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
PROPERTY CONDITION UNITS METHOD PRODUCT EXAMPLES
10
Maxxam™ Filled
& Reinforced
Polypropylene
A range of melt flows to process well in
sheet extrusion, thermoforming, profile
extrusion and blow molding operations