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.

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2025/03/31   USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas
USI ViviOn™ (CBC) @ Chinaplas
2025/03/31 11:35:00
We are excited to present ViviOn™ (CBC) at Chinaplas – Asia’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair. Visit us at booth 17F73 to explore ViviOn™’s latest applications in Optics, Electric Vehicle, IC Carrier, Lightweight, Medical device, Bio-diagnostics, UVC disinfection, and PE/PP packaging.

Date: 2025/4/15 - 2025/4/18
Location: Shenzhen, China
Booth: 17F73

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2025/03/31   USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ CMEF
USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ CMEF
2025/03/31 11:35:00
We’re excited to showcase ViviOn™(CBC) at the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF)! Visit us at booth 8.1P28-34 to explore ViviOn™'s advanced applications in medical devices, bio-diagnostics, UVC disinfection, medical packaging, and more.

Date: 2025/4/8 - 2025/4/11
Location: Shanghai, China
Booth: 8.1P28-34

►For more information, please visit theViviOn™ (CBC)website.
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2025/01/15   USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ MD&M West
USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ MD&M West
2025/01/15 11:35:00
We are excited to announce that ViviOn™(CBC) will be showcased at MD&M West - largest medical technology conference on the west coast in United States. Join us at booth 2521 to discover more about ViviOn™(CBC) and its innovative applications in Medical Devices, Bio-diagnostics, Medical Packaging, and more.

Date: Feb 4-6, 2025
Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Booth: 2521

► For more information, please visit ViviOn™ (CBC) website.
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2024/10/29   USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ COMPAMED
USI ViviOn™(CBC) @ COMPAMED
2024/10/29 11:35:00
We are excited to announce that ViviOn™(CBC) will be showcased at COMPAMED, a leading international trade fair for the medical technology supplier sector. Join us at booth Hall 8b / L01 to discover more about ViviOn™(CBC) and its innovative applications in Medical Devices, Bio-diagnostics, UVC Disinfection, Medical Packaging, and more.

Date: 2024/11/11 - 2024/11/14
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Booth: Hall 8b / L01

► For more information, please visit the ViviOn™(CBC) website.
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2024/10/29   台聚化学品ViviOn™(CBC) @ 美国加州硅谷医疗设备展MEDevice Silicon Valley
台聚化学品ViviOn™(CBC) @ 美国加州硅谷医疗设备展MEDevice Silicon Valley
2024/10/29 11:35:00
ViviOn™(CBC)将于美国加州硅谷医疗设备展MEDevice Silicon Valley展出,欢迎展期间至展台1242了解更多ViviOn™(CBC)在医材、生医检测、UVC杀菌、医材包装等应用。

日期: 2024/11/20 - 2024/11/21
位置: Silicon Valley, California, United States
展台: 1242

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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~146℃)
  • Low dielectric constant (Dk)
  • Low dielectric loss (Df)

Related Applications

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

IC Manufacturing Carrier
Clean & Exceed: Material with minimal contaminants for industrial applications.

ViviOn™ (CBC) -  IC Manufacturing Carrier - 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.


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 4 types of heavy metals and 7 types of plasticizers. Passed
Halogen Free Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I) Passed

Related Applications

EUV POD, FOUP(front opening unified pod), wafer carrier, semiconductor fabrication products/carriers, electric packaging containers, etc.

ViviOn™ (CBC) -  IC Manufacturing Carrier - IC Manufacturing Carrier - Semiconductor fabrication products, carriers and electric packaging containers. ViviOn™ (CBC) -  IC Manufacturing Carrier - IC Manufacturing Carrier - Radar/IR Sensor

Lightweight
Light & Floating: Superior choice for eyewear device.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - 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/sport glasses/reading glasses, AR glasses, VR headsets, etc.

Characteristics

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

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - Low Density ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - High Impact Strength

Related Applications

Frame of sunglasses/sport glasses/reading glasses, AR glasses, VR headsets, etc.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - Frame of Sunglasses and Sport Glasses ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - Frame of Reading Glasses
ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - Frame of Reading Glasses ViviOn™ (CBC) - Lightweight - Frame of Sunglasses and Sport 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.

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. Negligible

Related Applications

Pre-filled syringe, vial, medical packaging.

ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Pre-filled syringe ViviOn™ (CBC) - Medical Applications - Vial

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
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

Related Applications

UVC Sterilizer and portable UVC disinfection device

ViviOn™ (CBC) - UVC Disinfection 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. With its excellent compatibility with PE/PP, ViviOn™ can be dry blended and recycled within PE/PP systems. Applications include easy-tear film, collation shrink film, medical packaging, food packaging, and sustainable 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)
  • GB 4806.7-2023 (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

Easy-tear film, collation shrink film, medical packaging, food packaging, and sustainable packaging.

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

Grade Properties Regulation Processing
(Excellent◎Fair◯)
TDS
High visible light
transmittance
High UVC
transmittance
High
impact
resistance
Food
contact
Medical
related
Injection
molding
Extrusion
molding
ISBM
Standard
Grade
8210
1325
0510
0510HF
UVC Grade 8210EUT
1325EUT
0510EUT
0510HFE
1325EP
0510FEP
High Impact
Resistance
0510HT
0510T
New
Grade
1608
0645
PE/PP
Packaging
8210XT