Avient Corp. launched the launch of Colorant Chromatics Transcend Biocompatible polyether ether ketone (PEEK) precolored compounds and colorants. Developed for the nicely being care commerce, these precolored compounds are formulated with provides which have been effectively examined for ISO 10993 biocompatibility, supporting compliance with necessities for medical capabilities.
Avient’s compounds are developed for extrusion and injection molding of medical devices.
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Part of the Colorant Chromatics Transcend portfolio, this differ of precolored formulations and coloration concentrates are created significantly for the nicely being care commerce and are significantly useful for injection molding and extrusion processes. Ensuing from its heat and chemical resistance, mechanical properties and dimensional stability, PEEK is successfully fitted to capabilities throughout the medical self-discipline, considerably for capabilities requiring numerous sterilizations and rigorous disinfection methods.
“Our new Transcend Biocompatible PEEK precolored compounds can current nicely being care producers with the flexibleness and reliability they need to produce high-quality medical devices,” says Deborah Sondag, worldwide promoting supervisor for Colorant Chromatics at Avient Corp. “By offering a solution that mixes effectivity with aesthetics, we’re serving to our purchasers enhance the efficiency and attraction of their merchandise.”
The Colorant Chromatics Transcend Biocompatible PEEK differ is concentrated for capabilities akin to dental scalers, surgical robots, medical stock and shapes, and moveable cardiac monitoring devices. In response to Avient, it addresses key commerce challenges akin to the need for resterilizable and reusable high-temperature polymers that meet biocompatibility necessities and hold good coloration stability. Using provides that meet this need may assist reduce the frequency of single-use articles in these capabilities.