TAGS: Medical
Avient Corporation announces commercial availability of two new patent-pending Trilliant™ healthcare thermoplastic formulations. These materials feature improved chemical resistance to trusted hospital-grade disinfectants over other flame-resistant (FR) polymers such as PC/ABS, PC/PET and copolyester. Trilliant™ HC8910 and HC8920 healthcare grades were developed in response to intense disinfecting protocols.
Suitable for Intense Disinfecting Protocols
Using a method adapted from ASTM D543 for ESCR (environmental stress cracking resistance), results versus alternative FR materials demonstrate superior mechanical and aesthetic property retention, and prevention of cracks and crazing after exposure to leading healthcare disinfectants such as Virex® Tb, CaviCide™, Vesphene® IIse and Super Sani-Cloth.
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Heightened disinfection requires materials that retain mechanical and physical performance in the face of these effective, but harsh, chemistries,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. “
By offering more robust solutions, we’re enabling healthcare OEMs to deliver more durable medical devices and equipment that resist chemical attack and serve patients longer.”
Trilliant™ HC8910 and HC8920 series of materials are made without BPA and available in standard or custom colors. The HC8920 grades are formulated to meet certification to UL94 5VA at 3.0 mm, V-0 at 1.5 mm, V-1 at 0.75 mm. These new series are commercially available globally.
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Source: Avient