Enhanced Safety: Polymers can be engineered to provide flame resistance and can reduce the risk of thermal runaway, which is critical for EV battery applications. The weight reduction, enhanced safety, design flexibility, thermal management, cost-effectiveness, and positive environmental impact make engineered polymers a compelling choice for the EV industry.

Designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort, this new leading-edge TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50 percent and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components.  Photo Credit: ©ThinkStockPhotos.com Caption: Designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort, OnFlex™ LO slashes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50 percent.

Improved safety and easier handling: Kalas was able to reduce health and safety risks to its workers from lead exposure, while also eliminating the costs of handling, monitoring and reporting these regulated materials.

Using Versalloy™ TPV, Biowave adds safety, durability and signature blue color Versalloy TPV contributes light weight and a sure grip that is important for safety and precision.

Additionally, there have been significant deviations from the Directive over time, forcing a departure from the document's original objectives and goals of maintaining the health and safety of IVD devices.  The newer IVDR included changes meant to strengthen the effectiveness of the legislation and better address IVD safety.

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Human Health & Safety Avient's TPEs and engineered materials for auto-injector pens offer excellent chemical and impact resistance, good self-lubrication functions, durability to extend product life, and compliance with biocompatibility and food-contact safety regulations.