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PolyOne Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2015 Annual Meeting
CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today held its 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, during which time all presented proposals before shareholders were approved.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends
Copolyester
Eastman Tritan™
(Copolyester)
High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital disinfectants;
excellent toughness and impact resistance after disinfection; retains color and gloss
after sterilization and disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite®
(FR-PBT)
30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow and electrical properties;
high strength, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance
Polycarbonate/
Polyester
(PC/PET) &
Polycarbonate/
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PC/PBT)
Covestro Makroblend®
(FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT)
Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant
Covestro Makroblend®
(Non-FR PC/PBT)
Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; limited biocompatibility
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/PET)
Chemical resistance; ignition resistance; limited biocompatibility
PA, PVC, PC & PMMA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Avient Trilliant™ XR
Radiation Shielding (PA)
Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead replacement;
enhanced design freedom vs. lead; available in hard and soft durometers
Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) &
Rilsamid® MED (PA12)
Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque; easy processing; creep resistance;
temperature resistance; BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Resilience™ HC (PVC)
Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness; very good surface quality;
inherently flame resistant; available in all medical colors; excellent solvent bonding to PVC
Polycarbonate
(PC)
Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC) Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque; glass-filled also available
PolyMethyl
Methacrylate
(PMMA)
Trinseo Plexiglas® Acrylics
(PMMA)
Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance; BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses
Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends
Styrenics
Trinseo MAGNUM™ (ABS) Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow; low residuals; full biocompatibility
INEOS Styrolution
Terlux® HD (MABS)
Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance;
good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC; outstanding surface quality
INEOS Styrolution
Lustran® & Novodur ® HD (ABS)
Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance; high impact strength;
excellent balance of properties; ease of processability; bondable
FR-
Polycarbonate/
ABS
(FR-PC/ABS)
Covestro Bayblend®
(FR-PC/ABS)
Flame retardant; good impact resistance; dimensional stability; toughness
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/ABS)
Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow; easy processing;
glass-filled also available
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
& MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Applications include:
• Housings
• Covers
• Monitor bezels
• Body panels
• Handles
• Access panels
• Battery enclosures
• Wands
• Coils
Rigid Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with ISO 10993 & USP Class VI, if required
• UL approved resins to meet flammability requirements
• Housings with toughness & good impact resistance
• Enclosures & components that withstand repeated cleanings
• High-flow materials for components with complex designs
FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
& MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Applications include:
• O-rings
• Gaskets
• Wheels
• Soft touch
grips/handles
• Keypads/displays
• Diaphragms
• Seals
Flexible Component Solution Needs:
• Comfortable handles & grips
• Water-tight seals
• Durable feet or casters
• Durable keypads
• Flow control
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
(TPE)
Avient Versaflex™ HC
Overmolding Series
(TPE)
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics
Arkema Pebax® MED
(TPE)
Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return; soft touch;
chemical resistance; overmolding material
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
(TPC-ET)
Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing options; Shore D between 30-82;
BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility;
good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
(TPU)
Covestro Texin®
(TPU)
Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical resistance;
overmold for grips and handles; excellent bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A
Thermoplastic
Vulcanizate
(TPV)
Avient Versalloy™
(TPV)
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90 Shore A; autoclave, radiation
and EtO sterilizable; natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP
Exxon Mobil Santoprene™
(TPV)
Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent chemical resistance;
compliance with medical standards
Flexible
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent and opaque colors; radiopaque
grades available; durometer ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable
Thermoset Silicone Elastomers
Thermoset
Silicone
Elastomers/
Liquid Silicone
Rubber (LSR)
DuPont™ Liveo™
Silicone Elastomers (LSR)
Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization; sterilizable;
made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex
PVC
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent chemical resistance;
non-yellowing; proven safety record in wire and cable applications;
high temperature grades available
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE
Thermoplastic
Polyester
(TPE)
Arkema Pebax®
(TPE)
Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
(TPC-ET)
REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility, stiffness,
and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free; excellent flex fatigue and toughness;
low temperature flexibility; good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
(TPU)
Covestro Texin®
(TPU)
RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory and recoil; abrasion resistance;
Texin® Rx Series - medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D
Polyolefin
Elastomer
(POE)
Avient ECCOH™
Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility;
environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR); good electrical properties
PA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Arkema Rilsan®
(PA)
Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability
WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
& MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Applications include:
• Plug molding
• Flexible jacket
• Heater cable
insulation
• Flexible cords
• Coil cords & cable
Wire & Cable Component Solution Needs:
• Materials compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH & WEEE, if needed
• Materials with good chemical, moisture & abrasion resistance
• Low smoke & non-halogen materials
CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions
Specialized materials to meet unique
application requirements
Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line
of customized solutions specific for regulated
medical devices; color branding expertise
FDA-registered pre-colored resins
and masterbatch options; color coding
for safety and brand recognition
Avient collaborates with key material suppliers
to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins
Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color
masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility
using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol
Reduced growth of microbes
Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit
growth of microbes that often cause odor,
staining and loss of mechanical properties
AVIENT DISTRIBUTION
Healthcare Supplier Line Card
You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/2021-medical-devices-selection-guide.pdf
RIGID COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
& MONITORING EQUIPMENT
(housings & covers, monitor bezels, body panels, handles, battery enclosures, access panels, wands, coils)
Rigid
Component
Solution Needs:
Materials compliant
with ISO 10993
& USP Class VI,
if required
UL approved
resins to meet
flammability
requirements
Housings with
toughness & good
impact resistance
Enclosures &
components that
withstand repeated
cleanings
High-flow materials
for components
with complex
designs
Copolyester, Polyester & PC/Polyester Blends
Copolyester
Eastman Tritan™
(Copolyester)
High chemical resistance to a wide variety of hospital
disinfectants; excellent toughness and impact resistance after
disinfection; retains color and gloss after sterilization and
disinfection; does not contain BPA, BPS or halogens
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PBT)
DuPont™ Crastin® & Rynite® (FR-
PBT)
30% glass reinforced; flame retardant; good mold flow
and electrical properties; high strength, stiffness,
dimensional stability and heat resistance
Polycarbonate/
Polyester
(PC/PET) &
Polycarbonate/
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
(PC/PBT)
Covestro Makroblend®
(FR-PC/PET) & (FR-PC/PBT)
Strength; toughness; chemical resistance; flame retardant
Covestro Makroblend®
(Non-FR PC/PBT)
Strength; toughness; chemical resistance;
limited biocompatibility
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/PET)
Chemical resistance; ignition resistance;
limited biocompatibility
PA, PVC, PC & PMMA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Avient Trilliant™ XR
Radiation Shielding
(PA)
Radiation shielding; green alternative for lead
replacement; enhanced design freedom vs. lead;
available in hard and soft durometers
Arkema Rilsan® MED (PA11) &
Rilsamid® MED (PA12)
Chemical resistance; transparent and opaque;
easy processing; creep resistance; temperature resistance;
BPA-free; sterilizable by gamma, EtO and steam
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Resilience™ HC (PVC)
Excellent chemical resistance; good strength and stiffness;
very good surface quality; inherently flame resistant;
available in all medical colors; excellent
solvent bonding to PVC
Polycarbonate
(PC)
Trinseo EMERGE™ (PC)
Ignition resistant; transparent and opaque;
glass-filled also available
PolyMethyl
Methacrylate
(PMMA)
Altuglas Plexiglas® Acrylics
(PMMA)
Clarity; easy processing; chemical resistance;
BPA free; ideal for light piping and lenses
Styrenics & FR-PC/ABS Blends
Styrenics
Trinseo MAGNUM™
(ABS)
Opaque; custom colors; excellent impact and flow;
low residuals; full biocompatibility
INEOS Styrolution
Terlux® HD
(MABS)
Good clarity; good heat and overall chemical resistance;
good impact strength; good solvent bonding to PVC;
outstanding surface quality
INEOS Styrolution
Lustran® & Novodur ® HD (ABS)
Opaque appearance; outstanding chemical resistance;
high impact strength; excellent balance of properties;
ease of processability; bondable
FR-
Polycarbonate/
ABS
(FR-PC/ABS)
Covestro Bayblend®
(FR-PC/ABS)
Flame retardant; good impact resistance;
dimensional stability; toughness
Trinseo EMERGE™
(FR-PC/ABS)
Ignition resistant; limited biocompatibility; high flow;
easy processing; glass-filled also available
Flexible
Component
Solution Needs:
Comfortable
handles
& grips
Water-tight seals
Durable feet
or casters
Durable
keypads
Flow
control
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU, TPV & Flexible PVC
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
(TPE)
Avient Versaflex™ HC
Overmolding Series
(TPE)
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 42–65
Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable;
bondable to many substrates; customizable haptics
Arkema Pebax® MED
(TPE)
Sterilizable by gamma and EtO; low energy return;
soft touch; chemical resistance; overmolding material
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
(TPC-ET)
Wide range of flexibility, stiffness, and processing
options; Shore D between 30-82; BPA-free; excellent
flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature flexibility;
good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
(TPU)
Covestro Texin®
(TPU)
Biocompatible; soft touch; sterilizable; good chemical
resistance; overmold for grips and handles; excellent
bonding to polar substrates like PC; 70A to 95A
Thermoplastic
Vulcanizate
(TPV)
Avient Versalloy™
(TPV)
Proven healthcare solutions with hardness ranges 45–90
Shore A; autoclave, radiation and EtO sterilizable;
natural and colorable; smooth texture; bonds to PP
Exxon Mobil Santoprene™ (TPV)
Durable sealing performance; elastic recovery; excellent
chemical resistance; compliance with medical standards
Flexible
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Engineered exclusively for the healthcare market; transparent
and opaque colors; radiopaque grades available; durometer
ranges from 55A to 40D; gamma and EtO sterilizable
Thermoset Silicone Elastomers
Thermoset
Silicone
Elastomers/
Liquid Silicone
Rubber
DuPont™ Liveo™
Silicone Elastomers (LSR)
Biocompatible; non-irritating and non-sensitization;
sterilizable; made without plasticizers, phthalates or latex
FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
MONITORING EQUIPMENT
(o-rings, gaskets, wheels, soft touch grips/handles, keypads/displays, diaphragms, seals)
WIRE & CABLE: DIAGNOSTIC, IMAGING, LIFE SUPPORT, LABORATORY,
& MONITORING EQUIPMENT
(plug molding, heater cable insulation, flexible jacket, flexible cords, coil cords & cable)
Wire and Cable
Component
Solution Needs:
Materials compliant
with UL, RoHS,
REACH & WEEE, if
needed
Materials with
good chemical,
moisture & abrasion
resistance
Low smoke & non-
halogen materials
PVC
Polyvinyl
Chloride
(PVC)
GEON Performance Solutions
Geon™ Flexible PVC
Inherent flame resistance; halogen-free; excellent
chemical resistance; non-yellowing; proven safety record
in wire and cable applications; high temperature
grades available
TPE, TPC-ET, TPU & POE
Thermoplastic
Polyester
(TPE)
Arkema Pebax®
(TPE)
Flexibility; chemical resistance; easy processing;
abrasion resistance; low coefficient of friction
Thermoplastic
Polyester
Elastomers
(TPC-ET)
DuPont™ Hytrel®
(TPC-ET)
REACH, RoHS and WEEE compliant; wide range of flexibility,
stiffness, and processing options; 30D-82D; BPA-free;
excellent flex fatigue and toughness; low temperature
flexibility; good chemical resistance
Thermoplastic
Polyurethane
(TPU)
Covestro Texin®
(TPU)
RoHs, WEEE, and REACH compliant; excellent memory
and recoil; abrasion resistance; Texin® Rx Series -
medical grade Polyether TPU – 70A to 80D
Polyolefin
Elastomer
(POE)
Avient ECCOH™
Non-halogenated flame retardant; high flexibility;
environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR);
good electrical properties
PA
Polyamide
(Nylon, PA)
Arkema Rilsan®
(PA)
Chemical resistance; easy processing; abrasion resistance;
low coefficient of friction; dimensional stability
CUSTOM AVIENT SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Custom Solution Needs Avient™ Custom Solutions
Specialized materials to meet unique
application requirements
Avient Trilliant™ Healthcare products are a line
of customized solutions specific for regulated
medical devices; color branding expertise
FDA-registered pre-colored resins
and masterbatch options; color coding
for safety and brand recognition
Avient collaborates with key material suppliers
to provide FDA-approved pre-colored resins
Avient OnColor™ HC Plus offers customizable color
masterbatch solutions pre-certified for biocompatibility
using ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test protocol
Reduced growth of microbes
Avient WithStand™ additive technologies inhibit
growth of microbes that often cause odor,
staining and loss of mechanical properties
AVIENT DISTRIBUTION
Healthcare Supplier Line Card
You face a unique set of challenges when designing parts for the healthcare industry.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-develops-high-performing-plasticizer-alternative-flexible-pvc
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PolyOne Develops High-Performing Plasticizer Alternative for Flexible PVC
In addition, the new SynPlast option for flexible PVC features supply stability to help counteract historic supply chain disruptions of 810TM, and is formulated for use in wire and cable and automotive slush molding PVC applications.
Flexible PVC compounders have traditionally relied on 810TM to achieve critical performance properties at both elevated and low temperatures.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=5
Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=5
Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=5
Colorant Chromatics™ and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors provided lightweight and food contact-approved colors solutions for molders
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Liquid Color PVC Pipe Product Industry Overview.pdf
COLORMATRIX™
LIQUID COLORANTS
FOR RIGID PVC PIPE
& PIPE PRODUCTS
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
COLORMATRIX™ LIQUID COLOR technologies are an
exceptionally effective way to deliver colorant to rigid
PVC pipe products.
LIQUID DISPERSED
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
ColorMatrix Liquid
Dispersed TIO2
Dry TIO2
In the liquid form, TiO2 has dispersed into
individual particles for a more homogeneous
PVC dryblend.
Our range of world-class services includes:
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors & special effects to fill market niches
and eliminate secondary operations
COLOR AND DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design
and improve speed to market
REGULATORY COORDINATION
Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and
minimize risk
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies
SUSTAINABILITY
Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Installation, training and dosing equipment, all customized to your needs