https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives_Laser Welding Additives for Medical Devices Application Bulletin.pdf
Avient uses a “systems approach” to develop the laser welding solution most adapted to your project, taking into consideration the following aspects: • Transmitting and absorbing parts • Polymer type and grade • Dispersion of the additive in the final part • Sufficient and consistent loading of the additive • Part design: attention to flow separation at the welding interface • Color and opacitiy • Quality control – e.g. establish suitable control parameters (UV Visible Spectra) • Laser wavelength and processing parameter Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives formulated for laser welding are designed for use in healthcare applications.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Available as additive concentrates, ready-to-use additive formulations or ready-to-use additive/ colorant formulations for different polymers REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request; exceptions may occur Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive - Case Study.pptx.pdf
TPEE AND TPU FILM MANUFACTURER H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M • Anti-phenol yellowing after storage • Keep natural color of product • No impact on melt flow ability • Prevented the appearance quality from yellowing after storage • Had no negative impact on the product’s mechanical properties • Extended the shelf life and durability of the product CesaTM Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION FUNCTIONALITY + CONVENIENCE LEARN MORE Avient Corporation 1 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives Slide 1: TPEE and TPU Film MANUFACTURER
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versaflex-dog-toy.pdf
PET SUPPLY MANUFACTURER D O G T O Y • Tear strength • Durability • Colorability • Formulation must not intentionally contain BPA, heavy metals, latex, natural rubber, phthalates, or SVHC (REACH) • Optimized material processing and tooling through technical services and application development support • Delivered a solution to address regulation and consumer safety concerns Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/idea/composite-tripod-stands-out-crowd
With a rolled storage size of just 7" x 6" (18 x 15 cm), the Revolve packs up at one-third of the size of traditional tripod designs.
https://www.avient.com/news/independent-testing-proves-polyone-shock-absorbing-tpes-protect-phone-cases-impact-better-tpus
This material was repeatedly subjected to severe impact during tests in which two iPhone 6/7 cases were dropped from an industry-standard range of heights, from 4 to 14 feet.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-corporation-awarded-gold-sustainability-rating-ecovadis
Avient placed in the 94th percentile, or top 6 percent, of the more than 100,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-its-reach-advanced-composite-materials-jec-world-2019
PolyOne is exhibiting at JEC World in Paris-Nord Villipinte, France, in Hall 6 Booth G19 from March 12-14, 2019.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?sust%5B0%5D=1165
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https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/enhance-electric-vehicle-battery-design-and-performance?ind%5B0%5D=21509
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https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/creating-circular-composites-challenges-and-opportunities-polymer-materials-engineers?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
For instance, Avient engineers successfully used 100% PCR PET in composite unidirectional tapes and laminates, and PCR nylon 6 from reclaimed fishing nets in a LFT composite.