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PolyOne Expands Production of OnFlex™ TPEs to North America
McHENRY, Ill. – June 15, 2020 – PolyOne today announced that select OnFlex™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are now being manufactured in North
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Avient Expands reSound™ TPE Portfolio With New Grade Formulated With FDA-Reviewed, Post-Consumer Recycled Material
Caption: Avient expands reSound™ TPE portfolio with a grade formulated using post-consumer recycled content that received No Objection Letter from U
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations_Functional Additives for IVD Devices Bulletin.pdf
HDPE, PP, POM Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved dimensional stability, thermal and mechanical properties Protection from moisture for improved barrier Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation; moisture absorbing concentrates Protection from oxygen scavenging in PET Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and protect reagents from oxygen degradation Protection from UV in transparent containers (PP, PE, PETG, COP) UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity; protection of light sensitive reagents Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Stan-Tone HC Plus Product Bulletin_0.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Meets USP Class VI standards • Biocompatible • Provides lightfastness, chemical resistance, and heat stability • Available in standard single pigment or custom multi-pigment colors • LSR and HCR options available TARGET APPLICATIONS Stan-Tone HC Plus silicone dispersions are suitable for a variety of healthcare applications including: • Catheters and medical tubing • Medical and surgical equipment • Labware and diagnostic devices • Specialty medical devices and wearables Product Code Pigment Type % Pigment (approx.)
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-troubleshooting?rtype[]=1164
Use a lower viscosity TPE.
Use a higher viscosity TPE.
Use a harder TPE.
https://www.avient.com/news/bic-amplifies-sustainable-design-avient-recycled-content-material-soleil-click-5-women-s-razor-handle
Caption: BIC Soleil® Click 5 women’s razor handle utilizes reSound™ R TPE with 62 percent recycled content.
Formulated to achieve 62 percent recycled content, this high-performance TPE enables BIC to create products that live up to its sustainability promises.
Click here for additional information about reSound R TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-troubleshooting
Use a lower viscosity TPE.
Use a higher viscosity TPE.
Use a harder TPE.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/dynaflex-g-cooler-feet-wagon-wheel-tread.pdf
Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread COOLER MANUFACTURER C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N W H E E L T R E A D • Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength • UV and heat stability • Overmoldable to PP or PC • Provided durable TPE materials at target durometers to achieve component-specific performance requirements • Offered rapid response technical support for mold trials and guidance on processing best practices • Delivered consistent material quality globally and with short lead times Dynaflex™ G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/case study snapshot-Ostomy bag-G2705.pdf
PowerPoint Presentation MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S • Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device regulations • Offer Good sealing performance • Provide technical supports for processing recommendations • Deliver a high compression set materials to improve comfort • Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share • Provided technical support during design and the manufacturing process for EVA bonding • Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent sealing performance Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers - G2705 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?