Summary:

Enhancing product safety and durability through the use of antimicrobial technology is a significant advancement in all industries. This seminar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, applications, and usage of antimicrobial technology in TPEs. Avient's TPEs with antimicrobial technology offer a proven solution to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth, extending product life and maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Who should attend:

Product Developers, Material Engineers, Quality Assurance Managers, Marketing Managers, Industrial Designers, and Regulatory Specialists in the Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Building & Construction, and Automotive Industries.

What you will learn:

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) with antimicrobial technology are ideally suited for high-touch applications where hygiene is paramount. This seminar will offer insights into the advantages of TPEs with embedded antimicrobial additives. These materials can inhibit bacterial growth by 99.9% or more and resist fungal growth. Attendees will gain insights into using these materials to preserve surface integrity and increase product durability.

1. Introduction to TPEs with Antimicrobial Technology:
   • Explore the basics of microbes and the role antimicrobial additives can have in protecting end products.
   • Comparison of different antimicrobial technologies available and different characteristic considerations when selecting for a formulation.
2. Benefits and Applications:
   • Highlight the impact and advantages of antimicrobial technology for TPEs.
   • Discuss various applications for high-touch surfaces.
3. Regulatory Considerations:
   • Review the key regulations and standards governing the use of antimicrobials with TPEs.
   • Examine the importance of material compliance in product development and marketing.
4. Performance and Processing Challenges:
   • Address common challenges when incorporating antimicrobial additives into TPEs, such as maintaining material properties and ensuring uniform distribution.
5. Case Studies and Success Stories:
   • Present real-world examples of products successfuly integrating antimicrobials into their material formulation.

How Avient can help:

Below are strategies that manufacturers can use to overcome the challenges of incorporating TPEs with antimicrobial technology and where Avient solutions can help:

1. Material Formulation: Selecting the right antimicrobial additives and formulations to achieve desired performance and safety standards.
   • GLS™ TPEs from Avient can be embedded with antimicrobial additives, with 99.9% or more inhibition of bacterial growth and resistance to fungal growth.
   • Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives can eliminate or inhibit microbe growth and protect against microbial degradation, mold, and mildew.
2. Regulatory Support: Navigating the complex regulatory landscape for antimicrobial products to ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications.
   • Avient can provide guidance on regulatory requirements and support material compliance for healthcare and consumer products.
3. Product Development: Tailoring antimicrobial solutions to specific application needs.
   • Avient solutions include masterbatch additives and pre-compounded TPEs with embedded antimicrobial additives, as well as application development assistance for designing products that meet performance and safety goals.
4. Market Differentiation: Antimicrobials in polymers can enhance product value by improving hygiene and longevity.
   • Avient TPEs with antimicrobial technology allow manufacturers to create differentiated products that meet consumer demands for hygiene and durability.