https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-ce-wireless-power-bank.pdf
WIRELESS POWER BANK MANUFACTURER W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K • Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS • Good stain resistance and UV resistance • Easy processing • Silky Feel • Developed a customized TPE that exhibited better bonding and UV performance than the competition, and met all specification requirements • Supplied a pre-colored formulation to simplify processing and achieve desired look and feel Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Replacing%2520Metal%2520with%2520Vinyl_0.pdf
At first, they experimented with pre-colored ABS, but the ABS parts failed the company’s requirements for color retention after exposure to UV light.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations_Functional Additives for IVD Devices Bulletin.pdf
FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION REAGENT CONTAINERS/ KITS PIPETTE/ LABWARE SELF-TESTING/ POCT INSTRUMENT/ ACCESSORIES Colorants for coding for lab automation/ identification Wide range of colors in various polymers, available in ready-to-use formulation or concentrate adapted to your process Colors – low migration/ interference Ready-to-use formulation to avoid interference with analytical tests; extractable metal data Colors – biologically evaluated Reduced risk of non compliance to current and proposed regulations such as IVDR Color in PP, ABS, PC and high temperature polymers with UL listings Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates supporting Underwriters Laboratory requirements of electric enclosures Antistatic for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use formulation; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing potential migration Laser marking for UDI replacing ink printing/labels Activation of the polymer to laser energy give high contrast solvent-free, high speed identification Laser welding for fast, reliable assembly of a range of polymers Custom concentrates and ready-to-use formulations for optically transparent and opaque colors while allowing laser transmission/absorption Nucleation of semicrystalline polymers e.g.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-solutions
Versaflex™ OM 1040X – Highly colorable solution for overmolding onto PC, ABS, and PC/ABS blends
Bonds to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, copolyester, and polystyrene
PC, ABS and PC/ABS overmolding materials are available in water-clear, natural, thin wall overmolding, and high performance grades.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-solutions?rtype[]=1164
Versaflex™ OM 1040X – Highly colorable solution for overmolding onto PC, ABS, and PC/ABS blends
Bonds to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, copolyester, and polystyrene
PC, ABS and PC/ABS overmolding materials are available in water-clear, natural, thin wall overmolding, and high performance grades.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/versaflex-machine-cover-case-study-one-pager.pdf
RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6082
DELL BLUE ABS
SILVER ABS
292C BLUE ABS
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-indoor-grips-translation-application-bulletin.pdf
When overmolded, GLS TPEs bond permanently and seamlessly to many different plastic substrates, including polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide (nylon) and polystyrene (PS).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Gravi-Tech REC Recycled Formulations Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Customized density offering a wide range of specific gravities (1.2–11 gm/cm3) • Based on recycled resin from PIR and PCR sources • Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades • Corrosion resistance that withstands oxidization for long-term use and benefit • Chemical resistance can be adapted depending on base resin as required • Provides visual surface effects, aesthetics, and cool touch • Design flexibility and processing ease MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Applications in packaging and consumer goods in which a more sustainable solution is preferred: • Cosmetic caps and closures • Perfume caps • Spirit bottle caps • Luxury boxes • Handles and knobs SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS • Formulated with recycled resin from post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources including ocean bound plastic waste • Reduces waste and supports the circular economy • Reduces carbon footprint compared to fossil feedstock alternatives • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers costs versus metal PRODUCT BULLETIN CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Gravi-Tech REC-CI GT5200-5089 PT Natural Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5075 Black X2 Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5078 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5079 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5060 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT5200-5057 Black Base Resin Ocean Bound rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP rPP Recycled Content/Filler g/cm >98% PIR+PCR 60% PIR/Mineral >95% PIR/Mineral >95% PIR+PCR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral 30% PIR/Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.9 2.0 CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Gravi-Tech REC GT7300-5034 X2 FD Natural Gravi-Tech REC GT7300-5036 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT7300-5025 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT6000-5032 Black Gravi-Tech REC GT6000-5031 Black Base Resin ABS rABS/ABS rABS rPA6 rPA6 Recycled Content/Filler g/cm 50% PIR/Mineral 65% PIR/Mineral 10% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral 20% PIR/Mineral Density (ISO 1183) g/ccm 1.5 1.5 2.2 2.7 2.8 AVAILABLE GRADES Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Cesa Flame Retardant Product Selection Guide %281%29.pdf
POLYMER PRODUCT NAME PROPERTY PERFORMANCE TYPE DOSAGE/ LDR MATERIAL CODE ABS FRABS92991 UL 94 Halogen 35% CC10292991WE ABS FRABS52399 UL 94 Halogen 5–14% CC10252399WE HDPE Cesa Flam MB 5101AH UL 94 Halogen 7–16% PEAN698479 Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5728H UL 94 Halogen 8–14% ABA0698450 Nylon Cesa Flam MB 5731NH UL 94 Non-halogen 8–20% ABAN698410 PC Cesa Flam NCA0820018NH UL 94 Non-halogen 2–4% NCA0820018 PC NCAN-Z0N-FN FLMRET 698419 UL 94 Non-halogen 3–8% NCAN698419 PE FRPE94802 ASTM E84 Non-halogen 100% CC103094802F PE FRPE41011 UL 94 Halogen 20–30% CC1034101160 PET Cesa Flam MB 5525NH UL 1441, UL 94 Non-halogen 6–8% NEAN698534 PET FRPET65462 UL 94 Non-halogen 5–12% CC103265462F PET/ PBT Cesa Flam MB 5532NH NFPA 701 Non-halogen 4–6% NBAN698451 PP Cesa Flam MB 5201H UL 94 Halogen 6–30% PPAN698410 PP Cesa Flam MB CT-1629NH Cal TB 133, UL 94 Film, NFPA 701 Non-halogen 6–8% PPAN698428 PP FRPP365370 UL 94 Non-halogen 10–20% CC103653702F PP Copolymer FRPP37654 UL 94 5VA Halogen 100% CC10337654WE PP Copolymer FRPP53484 UL 94 Halogen 10% CC1035348460 PS FRPS62722 ASTM E84 Halogen 2–4% CC10262722WE PS/HIPS Cesa Flam SLA0820014H UL 94 Halogen 4–8% SLA0820014H TPU Cesa Flam 98461NH UL 94 Non-halogen 6–14% RUA0698461 F-SERIES FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES HDPE/PE F-Series UL 94 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820024 PE F-Series UL 2335, FM 4998 Non-halogen 10–25% PEA0820069