Enhanced Visibility, Added Protection

Medical imaging equipment, from large stationary machines like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems to smaller portable devices such as handheld ultrasound scanners, must be carefully designed to withstand electrical interference, harsh chemicals, excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and various environmental factors. This robust protection is essential to ensure the equipment's durability and optimal performance over time.

The material science expertise and customization capabilities at Avient can help you use advanced and sustainable polymer solutions in your radiation-based and electro-medical equipment to boost and maintain performance, improve image clarity, withstand cracking and discoloration, and protect patients, healthcare workers, and sensitive electronics from exposure to harmful radiation.

Highlights

• Lead replacement thermoplastics for a more sustainable alternative for radiation shielding applications such as X-ray machines and CT scanners
• Radiopaque fluoropolymer formulations with chemical inertness, high-temperature stability, and excellent sliding properties
• High-permittivity and low-loss dielectric thermoplastics that can replace brittle ceramics for complex and high-precision parts in imaging lenses and for radomes
• Chemically resistant polymers to protect against harsh medical-grade cleaners and disinfectants 
• Colorants, additives, and combination masterbatches for brand recognition, excellent aesthetics, antimicrobial protection, UV resistance, laser marking, and more
• Flame-retardant formulations compliant with UL 94 flame rating
• Flexible and colorable TPEs for improved overmolds and haptics