ViviOn™ (CBC) - Cyclic Block Copolymers (CBCs)

New Product - ViviOn™ (CBC)
ViviOn™ is a family of novel cyclic block copolymers (CBCs), which are fully hydrogenated polymers based on styrene and conjugated dienes via anionic polymerization. This advanced material has remarkable thermal stability, excellent UV durability, extra-high transparency, low water absorption, low density and superb purity. These features offer the users of ViviOn™ with superior design flexibility, easy processing capability and low life-cycle costs. In addition, the flexibility of tailoring polymer micro-structure by adjusting the ratio of poly(cyclohexylethylene) (PCHE) and ethylene-co-1-butene (EB) provides ViviOn™ a wide range of properties from rigid plastics to soft elastomers.

CBC News:

2024/04/10   USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas 2024
USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas 2024
2024/04/10 11:35:00
ViviOn™ (CBC) will be presented at Chinaplas 2024 (April 23~26) – Asia’s leading plastics & rubber Trade Fair. Come visit our booth 6.2C62 and learn more about ViviOn™ (CBC) and its applications in the Optics, Electric Vehicle, IC Manufacturing Carrier, Lightweight, Medical Device, Bio-diagnostics, UVC Disinfection, and PE/PP packaging, etc.

Date: 2024/4/23 (Tue) ~ 2024/4/26 (Fri)
Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China
Booth: 6.2C62

► For more information, please visit ViviOn™ (CBC) website.
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2023/05/15   USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ KIICE 2023
USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ KIICE 2023
2023/05/15 11:35:00
ViviOn™ (CBC) will be presented at Kaohsiung Chemtech & Instrument Expo 2023 (May 17~20). Come learn more about ViviOn™ (CBC) and its applications in the Optics, Industrial Electronics, Eyewear, Medical Device, Bio-diagnostics, UVC Disinfection, PE/PP Packaging, etc.

Date: 2023/5/17 (Wed) ~ 2023/5/20 (Sat)
Location: Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Taiwan
Booth: N4023


For more information, please visit KIICE 2023.
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2023/04/07   USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas 2023
USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas 2023
2023/04/07 11:35:00
ViviOn™ (CBC) will be presented at Chinaplas 2023 (Apr 17~20) – Asia’s leading plastics & rubber Trade Fair. Come learn more about ViviOn™ (CBC) and its applications in the Optics, Industrial Electronics, Eyewear, Medical Device, Bio-diagnostics, UVC Disinfection, PE/PP Packaging, etc.

Date: 2023/4/17 (Mon) ~ 2023/4/20 (Thu)
Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China
Partners’ Booths: 16G01, 16R65, 17A21, 17A57

For more information, please visit Chinaplas 2023.
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2023/03/17   ViviOn™(CBC)-Polypropylene Blends for High Heat Resistance Film Capacitor Applications
ViviOn™(CBC)-Polypropylene Blends for High Heat Resistance Film Capacitor Applications
2023/03/17 11:35:00
ViviOn? (CBC) MDP-0011 key properties
  • High purity polymer
  • High temperature performance (Tg~147℃)
  • Low dielectric constant and dielectric loss
Due to the technical development of wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor materials, traditional biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film capacitors can no longer meet the heat resistance requirements of their applications. By adding specific amount of ViviOn? to PP for a blend or extruding ViviOn?(CBC) as a single layer in a multi-layer film with PP, ViviOn? can effectively improve the dimension stability of BOPP film under high temperatures.
Properties Units Test Method
(ASTM)
ViviOn?
MDP-0011
General Properties
Density g/cm3 D792 0.94
Melt Flow Rate(2.16kg, 260℃) g/10min D1238 5.5
Thermal Properties
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) USI Method 147

Film Property: ViviOn?(CBC)/PP Blend Cast Film

  • Dimension stability-Comparison of ViviOn?(CBC)/PP Blend cast film and PP cast film (analysis by TMA Q400).
  • Equipment -Labtech single screw extruder (LE25-30/C)

Dimensional Change
(40℃→125℃)
Homo-Polypropylene Homo-Polypropylene
+ 20% ViviOn? MDP-0011
50 μm Cast Film
Machine Direction (MD) 11.2 % 3.1 %
Transverse Direction (TD) 8.0 % 3.7 %

Film Property: ViviOn?(CBC)/PP Blend Bi-oriented Film

  • Dimension stability-Comparison of ViviOn?(CBC)/PP blend bi-oriented film and PP bi-oriented film (analysis by TMA Q400).
  • Equipment-Labtech single screw extruder (LE25-30/C), Bruckner KARO IV

Dimensional Change
(30℃→120℃)
Homo-Polypropylene Homo-Polypropylene
+ 30% ViviOn? MDP-0011
10 μmBi-Oriented Film
Machine Direction (MD) 1.5 % 1.1 %
Transverse Direction (TD) 1.4 % 0.9 %
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2022/10/14   USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ K 2022
USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ K 2022
2022/10/14 10:24:00
ViviOn™ (CBC) will be presented at K 2022 (Oct 19~26) – The world’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. Come learn more about ViviOn™ (CBC) and its applications in the Optics, Industrial Electronics, Eyewear, Medical Device, Bio-diagnostic, UVC Disinfection, and PE/PP Packaging, etc.

Date: 2022/10/19 (Wed) ~ 2022/10/26 (Wed)
Location: Convention Center Düsseldorf, Germany.
Booth: Hall 5/B18 and Hall 7a/D32

►For more information, please visit K 2022 (https://www.k-online.com)
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About CBC:

Two Key Technologies

  • Anionic Polymerization

    - Precisely controlled molecular weight

    - Extremely low extractables

  • Complete Hydrogenation

    - Efficient complete-hydrogenation

    - Ensured product quality

Features

– Extra-High Transparency
– High UV Transittance & Durability
– Superb Purity, Low Outgassing, Low Extractables
– Low Density
– Superb Chemical Resistance
– Enhanced Thermo-oxidation Stability
– Gamma Sterilization Applicable
– Low Auto-fluorescence
– Low Moisture Uptake
– Exceptional Processability

Optical Applications
Improved brightness, clarity and viewing angle for your display.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications

ViviOn™ is an innovative optical polymer with characteristics of low density, extra-high transparency, well-controlled light retardation, excellent UV durability, great chemical resistance, and low moisture uptake. Due to the unique chemical micro-structure, ViviOn™ can be processed advantageously in most optical fabrications including injection molding, extrusion and solvent casting.

Characteristics

Extra-high transparency, low density, high flowability, excellent weatherability / UV durability, low moisture uptake, outsanding thermal stability.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Superior High Transparency ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Excellent Weatherabiility / UV Durability ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Outstandging Thermal Stability

Related Applications

Optical film, endoscope protective cover, light guide strip, and light guide string.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Optical Film ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Endoscope Protective Cover
ViviOn™ (CBC) - Optical Applications - Light Guide Strip and Light Guide String.

Electric Vehicle
Improved at high temperatures and more efficient.

Electric Vehicle

Key material for electric vehicle advancement
ViviOn™0645's heat-resistant performance can elevate electrical performance of PP film capacitors, which can help to produce smaller and more energy-efficient electric vehicles.


ViviOn™0645, a new high-heat resistant material, effectively improves the heat resistance of PP film capacitors.
With the advancement of energy storage, there is a rising demand for high heat-resistant film capacitors to enhance their performance. In response, USI Corporation introduces a novel high heat-resistant material, ViviOn™0645.

ViviOn™0645 is renowned for its high purity and heat-resistant properties, which can effectively improve the heat resistance of polypropylene (PP) film capacitors.

By proper incorporation of ViviOn™0645 into the traditional PP, the film capacitor can be made to meet the increasing demand for high heat-resistant capacitors. This integration effectively improves the dimensional stability of the PP film capacitor, especially under high temperatures.

Characteristics

  • High purity
  • High heat-resistant performance (Tg~147℃)
  • Low dielectric constant (Dk)
  • Low dielectric loss (Df)

Related Applications

  • Electric vehicle
  • Film capacitor
ViviOn™ (CBC) -  Electric Vehicle

Industrial Electronic Applications
Clean & Exceed: Material with minimal contaminants for industrial applications.

ViviOn™ (CBC) -  Industrial Electronic Applications - Semiconductor fabrication products, carriers and electric packaging containers.

ViviOn™ has been analyzed through Ion Chromatography (IC), ICP-MS, and GC-MS by SGS Lab. Comparing with other engineering polymers, ViviOn™ has low metal ion concentration, low heavy metal content, and low volatile organic compounds (VOC), which brings low particle generation, low outgassing, and high purity. In addition, ViviOn™ possesses excellent chemical resistance, great abrasion resistance, high hydrolysis resistance, exceptional dielectric strength, and outstanding radiation resistance. The aforementioned features could be applied to semiconductor fabrication products, carriers and electric packaging containers, etc.


ViviOn™ presents low Dk and low Df, which could increase data transmission speed and decrease its noise. Applications include: 5G electronics/antenna products and radar/IR sensor.

Characteristics

Low metal ion concentration, low heavy metal content, low volatile organic compounds (VOC), low Dk, and low Df.

Regulation/Test Test Details Results
REACH (SVHC) 213 Substances of Very High Concern test (EU) Passed
RoHS 10 Heavy Metals, Plasticizers Passed
Halogen Free Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I) Passed

Low Dk, Low Df

Properties Test Method Condition ViviOn™ Sample Thickness
50μm 100μm 200μm
Dielectric Constant DEA 10GHz 2.300 2.246 2.244
Dissipation Factor DEA 10GHz 0.00016 0.00018 0.00041

Related Applications

Semiconductor fabrication products/carriers, electric packaging containers, 5G electronics/antenna products and radar/IR sensor.

ViviOn™ (CBC) -  Industrial Electronic Applications - Industrial Electronic Applications - Semiconductor fabrication products, carriers and electric packaging containers. ViviOn™ (CBC) -  Industrial Electronic Applications - Industrial Electronic Applications - Radar/IR Sensor

Eyewear Applications
Light & Floating: Superior choice for water sports.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Eyewear Applications - Frame of Sunglasses and Sport Glasses

ViviOn™ displays low density floating property, high impact resistance, and Gamma/UV sterilizable, which makes it suitable for eyewear, e.g.: frame of sunglasses and sport glasses, medical safety goggles, etc.

Characteristics

Low density floating property (0.94 g/cm³), high impact resistance, Gamma/UV sterilizable.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Eyewear Applications - Low Density ViviOn™ (CBC) - Eyewear Applications - High Impact Strength

Related Applications

Frame of sunglasses/sport glasses/reading glasses, and medical safety goggles.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Eyewear Applications - Frame of Sunglasses and Sport Glasses ViviOn™ (CBC) - Eyewear Applications - Frame of Reading Glasses

Medical Applications
Pure & Clean: An extremely clean and trustworthy material for medical devices.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Syringe, Vial

ViviOn™ is safe, reliable and durable for medical applications with features of extreme purity, good thermal stability, excellent UV durability, superb chemical resistance and outstanding clarity. The products made by ViviOn™ can be sterilized using Gamma and E-beam radiation, Ethylene Oxide Gas (EOG), providing medical professionals ease of use and compatibility.


ViviOn™ passes selected chapters of ISO10993 biocompatibility, US Pharmacopeia <88> Class VI and <661>, European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3, as well as JP Pharmacopeia 7.02. The material is listed in the U.S. FDA Type III Drug Master File 32470.


Applications include: pre-filled syringe, vial, and contact lens mold.

Characteristics

Extreme purity, superb chemical resistance, gamma radiation/e-beam radiation/ethylene oxide gass (EOG) sterilizable.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Low Outgassing ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Low Color Shift after Gamma Irradiation ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Mechanical Properties after Gamma Irradiation ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Gamma radiation/e-beam radiation/ethylene oxide gass (EOG) sterilizable
Regulation/Test Test Details Results
BPA Test SGS Bisphenol A test Not Detected
DMF US FDA Drug Master File for pharmaceutical application No. 32470
ISO10993 – 4/5/6/10/11 Hemolysis, Cytotoxicity, Muscle Implantation, Intracutaneous Irritation, Sensitization, Accute Systemic Toxicity Passed
USP <88> Class VI Acute System test, Intracutaneous test, Implantation test Passed
USP <661> Non-Volatile Residue, Heavy Metals (as Pb), Buffering Capacity Passed
JP Pharmacopeia 7.02 Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Sn), Foaming test, pH Value, KMnO₄ Reducing Substances, UV Spectrum, Residue on Evaporation Passed
European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3 European Pharmacopoeia 3.1.3 Passed
Extractables Reflux, Sonication and Closed vessel extractions. Neligible

Related Applications

Pre-filled syringe, vial, medical packaging and contact lens mold.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Pre-filled syringe ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Vial
ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Contact lens mold.

Bio-diagnostic Applications
Accurate & Reliable: The material-of-choice for bio-diagnostic devices.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - Microplate

ViviOn™ presents extreme cleanness and exceptional performance in its optical properties: higher UV transmittance and lower autofluorescence than other plastics to increase the accuracy and reliability of the analysis.


Applications include: cuvette, microplate and microfluidic chip (bio-chip) for UV and/or fluorescence detection.

Characteristics

High UV transmittance, low autofluorescence, superb chemical resistance

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - Low Autofluorescence ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - High UV transmittance
Solvent Resistance
Acid Hydrochloric acid 36%
Sulfuric acid 40%
Acetic acid > 94%
Nitric acid 65%
Alkali NaOH 50%
Ammonia solution 35%
Alcohol Methanol
Ethanol
Isopropanol
Ketone Acetone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Hydrocarbon Hexane
Cyclohexane
Others DMSO
Silicone oil
Ethylene glycol
ViviOn™ resin & tensile bar specimen were immersed in the chemical or reagent for 2 days at room temperature, the specimen’s weight loss and mechanical reduction were then measured. Resistant: weight loss < 1% and elongation at break% did not change significantly; Not Resistant : weight change >5% or elongation at break% reduced by > 50%.

Related Applications

Cuvette, microplate and microfluidic chip (bio-chip) for UV and/or fluorescence detection.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - Microfluidic Chip (Bio-chip) ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - Microplate
ViviOn™ (CBC) - Bio-diagnostic Applications - Cuvette

Deep Ultraviolet (UVC) Disinfection Applications
Exceptional processability for a safe disinfection device.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - UVC Sterilizer

ViviOn™ is a medical grade plastic material with high UVC transmittance and durability for deep ultraviolet (UVC) applications. In comparison with other plastics, ViviOn™ maintains high UVC transmittance and a glass-like appearance under long-term UVC exposures, which makes it a suitable choice in portable UV sterilizer.


ViviOn™ can be fabricated into sheets and parts for UVC disinfection devices through conventional processes, e.g., injection molding, extrusion, etc. With its exceptional processability, superior chemical resistance, and low density, ViviOn™ provides a versatile flexibility in product design.

Characteristics

High UVC transmittance, Great UVC durability, Low color shift after long-term UVC exposure.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - High UVC Transmittance ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - Substantial UVC Duability ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - Low Color Shift after UVC Exposure ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - High UVC Sterilization Efficiency ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - Mechanical Properties after UVC Exposure

Related Applications

UVC Sterilizer and portable UVC disinfection device

ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection Applications - UVC Sterilizer and portable UVC disinfection device

ViviOn™ - PE/PP Blend as Packaging Material

ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Food Packaging

ViviOn™ is a regulatory certified material. Dry blending ViviOn™ to PE/PP could increase film stiffness, enable downgauging, decrease tear strength and create easy tear performance. Applications include: easy tear film, collation shrink film, medical packaging and food packaging.

Characteristics

(Dry blending ViviOn™ to PE/PP) Increase film stiffness, enable film downgauging, decrease tear strength and create easy tear performance, deadfold property.

ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Decrease Tear Strength ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Strengthen Stiffness
Regulation/Test Test Details Results
FCN US FDA Food Contact Notification for Food Contact Products No. 2087
JHOSPA Japan Hygiene Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association Positive List
China Food Safety Standard
(GB)
  • GB4806.6-2016 (Plastic Resins)
  • Residual monomer content of Styrene & Butadiene.
Positive List/
Passed
Commission Regulation (EU)
No. 10/2011
for Plastic Materials
  • Overall/Specific Migration Test
    Test Condition: 40℃, 10 days
    Test solution: 10% Ethanol / 20% Ethanol / 50% Ethanol / 3% Acetic acid
Positive List/
Passed

Related Applications

Food packaging, medical packaging, collation shrink film, and easy tear film.

ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Easy Tear Film and Easy Tear Packaging ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Medical Packaging
ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Collation Shrink Film ViviOn™(CBC) - PE/PP Packaging Applications - Food Packaging

Technical Documents

Category Grade Characteristics Processing
( Excellent Fair ◯ )
TDS
Injection Molding Extrusion Molding ISBM
Standard 8210 High transmittance, extra-high flowability.
Standard 1325 High transmittance, high flowability, great heat resistance.
Standard 0510 High transmittance, high impact resistance
Standard 0510HF High transmittance, high impact resistance
Standard 0510HT Extra-high impact resistance
Standard 0510T Transparency, high impact resistance
Special 8210EUT High UV-Vis transmittance, extra-high flowability.
Special 1325EUT High UV-Vis transmittance, high flowability, great heat resistance.
Special 0510EUT High UV-Vis transmittance, high impact resistance
Special 0510HFE High UV-Vis transmittance, high impact resistance
Packaging 8210XT Blending ViviOn™ to PE/PP. Suitable for blown film, casting film, and extrusion coating processing.