About Americhem

Americhem, established in 1941 and headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, specializes in custom color masterbatches, functional additives, and engineered compounds for the plastics industry. With over eight decades of experience, the company delivers innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide. Americhem has played a key role in advancing the plastics industry with its innovative solutions. Its portfolio includes polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, nylon, and fluoropolymer, along with functional additives that enhance material performance with UV stabilization, flame retardancy, and antimicrobial protection. Additionally, Americhem's engineered compounds meet industry standards, ensuring durability and reliability in demanding applications.

EcoLube™ MD umbrella

EcoLube™ MD umbrella by Americhem is a line of PFAS-free internally lubricated medical-grade compound engineered to reduce friction and wear in medical device components.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"> <li> It is designed to deliver internal lubrication without PFAS additives.</li> <li> It is used in auto-injectors and wearable drug delivery systems.</li> <li> It is suitable for precision robotic-assisted medical tools.</li> <li> It provides reduced friction and wear performance.</li> <li> EcoLube™ MD umbrella helps improve durability of moving medical components.</li> <li> It supports regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.</li> </ul>

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Sevrene® 4000-65A

Sevrene® 4000-65A by Americhem is a soft, styrenic block copolymer (TPE-S) grade. Sevrene® 4000-65A by Americhem passes change in color (SAE J1960, 2500 kJ/m²), surface defects (no objectionable defects, 2500 kJ/m²), color fastness (SAE J1885, Interior Xenon, 1240 kJ/m²) and ozone resistance (Procedure A, 100 pphm, 104°F, Zero Rating, ISO 1431-1) tests. Complies with GM 9305P flammability regulations.

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Sevrene® 4000-40A

Sevrene® 4000-40A by Americhem is a soft, styrenic block copolymer (TPE-S) grade. It is insoluble in water. Sevrene® 4000-40A by Americhem passes UV resistance (Interior Xenon Arc, SAE J1885, 1240 kJ/m²), weatherability (SAE J1960, Exterior Xenon Arc, 2500 kJ/m², (2yrs Florida, SAE J1976), (2yrs Arizona, SAE J1976) tests.

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