The new materials are expected to help medical device and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers to minimise the risk of regulatory non-compliance
Avient has launched new sustainable polymer solutions for medical and pharmaceutical applications. (Credit: Avient Corporation)
Avient, a provider of sustainable material solutions and services, has expanded its Mevopur medical-grade material portfolio with the introduction of two new sustainable polymer solutions.
The new polymer solutions can be used by the producers in pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices applications.
According to the company, Mevopur medical-grade materials are manufactured as per the ISO13485-2016 protocols and supported by testing to ISO 10993-1, USP, European Pharmacopeia and ICH Q3D guidelines.
Mevopur medical-grade materials are expected to help medical device and pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers to minimise the risk of regulatory non-compliance.
The new colour and additive masterbatches are based on a PE carrier, which is produced using non-fossil feedstocks.
The resins feature bio-based content up to 95%, which is calculated as per ASTM D6866 standard.
Designed to replace fossil-based colour concentrates, the new solutions can be processed in the same way and recycled in the same recycling channels similar to conventional fossil-based polyolefins.
Avient has also rolled out Mevopur pre-coloured formulations based on bio-derived PE for customers preferring ready-to-use solutions.
The company is exhibiting the new Mevopur medical-grade materials at Pharmapack Europe 2021 in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, which is being held between 13 October and 14 October.
Avient is also showcasing Mevopur foaming agents for manufacturers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices at event.
The medical-grade foaming agents, which are produced under the Mevopur protocols, are designed for use in polyolefins, styrenics, and copolymers.
In April this year, Avient launched new regulatory-compliant Mevopur amber masterbatches for pharmaceutical packaging applications.