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Our lives are getting busier, and the need to be productive is more critical than ever. Every day, consumers are demanding products that support their busy, multi-tasking lifestyles.

We can provide solutions for the office or home, with materials, design, colorants and additives that span both spaces. Our solutions help improve the functionality, appearance and overall performance of your products. So your consumers can be ready for anything throughout the day. 

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  • Filing/storage
  • Safes and lockboxes

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Technologies
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NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Alternatives to Nylon 6,6 Product/Service Overview Learn about possible material alternatives to nylon 6,6 in response to current shortages View
Anti-counterfeiting Technologies for Packaging Article Discover the pros and cons of anti-counterfeiting technologies. View
Antimicrobial Phone Case Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance View
Automotive Cup Holder Mat Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ AF TPE delivered global solution for a cup holder mat with excellent low VOC/FOG properties and high-quality, low gloss surface finish View
Automotive HVAC Flap (English) Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ LO meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG and reduced processing time (English language version) View
Automotive HVAC Flap (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ LO meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG and reduced processing time (Spanish language version) View
Automotive Interior Tray Meets VIAQ Standards Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ S meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG plus easy processing View
Automotive Interior Tray Meets VIAQ Standards (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ S meets VIAQ standards for low VOC/FOG plus easy processing (Spanish Version) View
Automotive Lighting IR Lens Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ ET9400-8005 IR Formulation provided color customization for automotive lighting IR lens of sensor View
Automotive Outside Rear-View Mirror Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Custom Thermoplastic Elastomer provides UV resistance and processability for automotive outside rear-view mirror gasket View
Avient Solutions for Fiber Optic Cable Application Overview Explore material solutions for fiber optic cable, including engineered fibers, specialty engineered materials, colorants, and additives View
Avient's Highly Engineered Materials for the Battery and E-mobility Market Video Watch this video to learn more about engineered solutions that can enable advanced mobility. View
BOS - Battery S Frame Case Study (Snapshot) Nymax™ REC provides lightweight recycled solution for battery S frame.  View
Cash Machine Tray Case Study (Snapshot) Stat-Tech™ formulations provide electrostatic discharge, flame retardant performance, and excellent stiffness for cash machine tray View
Cell Pack Cooling Tube Case Study (Snapshot) Provided excellent chemical resistance and sealing for cell pack cooling tube View
Cesa™ Laser Additives Product/Service Overview Overview of applications and benefits View
Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives Product/Service Overview Product description, key characteristics and markets/applications View
Cesa™ Laser Marking Solutions for the Transportation Industry Product/Service Overview Learn more about laser marking for the transportation industry View
Challenges of In-House Plastisol Production Product/Service Overview Considerations for producing plastisol in-house View
Chemically Compatible TPEs for Cosmetic Packaging - Application Bulletin Application Overview Learn how Avient’s chemically compatible Versaflex™ PKG thermoplastic elastomers provide a wide range of tactile finishes and surface textures View
Chemically Resistant Polymers for Next Generation Devices White Paper Examine the damaging effects chemicals can have on the plastic components and learn about preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications View
Clip & Lock Closure for Food Containers Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer improves performance and meets food compliance regulations for clip and lock closure View
Coffee Machine Seal Case Study (Snapshot) Custom Versaflex™ formulation with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements View
Color and Additives Solutions Overview Product/Service Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities View
Color Trends in Pet Products eBook Color & Insights Report: January 2022 View
Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications Product/Service Overview Learn more about our portfolio of colorants and additives for TPU in wire and cable applications View
Colorants and Additives for Wire & Cable Product Selection Guide Learn more about our portfolio for wire and cable applications View
ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ G Video Learn how to build a FlexCart™ G View
ColorMatrix™ Select - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Rapid Color Prototyping Technology View
Compartment Cover for Medical Device Case Study (Snapshot) Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers achieved excellent adhesion and improved aesthetics and usability for compartment cover View
Compound Bow Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM View
Computer Mouse - Case Study Case Study Versaflex™ TPE used to create ergonomic computer mouse with soft-touch qualities View
Contact Lens Container - Case Study Case Study Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity View
CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Product description, key characteristics, markets and applications View
Cosmetic Dropper Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers improved chemical resistance for cosmetic droppers View
Cover of Air Cushion Powder Compact Case Study (Snapshot) Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance View
Customized Versaflex™ TPE for Resuscitator Bag Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ TPE delivered process improvement and met customer's request for a vinyl alternative without sacrificing performance  View
Diastimeter Cover for Power Tool Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex ™OM Thermoplastic Elastomer provided a formulation with better wear resistance and met anti-static standard surface resistivity View
Edgetek™ BIO Bio-filled Polymers - Difas Toothbrush - Application Snapshot Case Study (Snapshot) Learn how leading Turkish toothbrush brand, Difas, utilized bio-filled polymers for a new sustainable toothbrush  View
Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series Product/Service Overview Explore comparison data and performance properties of these chemically resistant Edgetek thermoplastics that show outstanding chemical resistance to common consumer disinfectants View
Edgetek™ ET8900 CR Series Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters and processing guides for these advanced, chemically resistant Edgetek™ materials View
Edgetek™ Formulation Screw Driver Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ formulation enhances aesthetics and impact resistance in screw driver handle View
Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations Processing & Design Guides Applicable to multiple products; injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design, and troubleshooting recommendations for Edgetek™ High Performance Formulations View
Edgetek™ Toughed PPA Formulations Product/Service Overview Learn about the high-heat and low moisture absorption performance of polyphthalamide (PPA) formulations View
EEG Headset Parts Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft touch and satisfied regulatory requirements for EEG headset parts View
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market and Solutions Industry Overview Overview of EV charging market and technologies to enhance public charging stations View
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions Product/Service Overview Challenges and solutions for materials used in EV charging stations View
Electrical Junction Boxes Case Study OnFlex™ S HF TPEs provide non-halogen solution for electrical junction box View
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Infographic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance View
Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries Video Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. View
Ergonomic Design Guide Processing & Design Guides Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices View
EV Charging Gun Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ TPE Formulation provided chemical resistance and bonding for EV charging gun grip View
Fishing Rod Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics provided toughness and stiffness to fishing rod handle View
Fishing Tool Grip Case Study (Snapshot) Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM View
Footwear Insert Case Study (Snapshot) Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish View
Garden Sprayer Grip - Case Study Case Study OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin View
Global Presence and UV Resistance for Oscillating Sprinkler Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ S KE provides superior UV resistance and global presence for oscillating sprinkler View
GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Improve vehicle air quality with TPEs for automotive HVAC flaps View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) View
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin Application Overview Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications View
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin Application Overview Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications     View
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions View
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs View
GLS™ TPEs for Automotive Fasteners and Clips - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Enable long-term performance with GLS™ TPEs for automotive fasteners and clips View
GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions View
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films View
GLS™ Versaflex™ PF - Technical Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version) View
GLS™ Versaflex™ TPEs for Packaging - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide Chemical resistant solutions for cosmetic, personal care and household packaging View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions View
Gun Grip Sleeves Case Study Eco-conscious plastisols improve the firearm experience and meet guidelines  View
Haptics and Vibration Damping for Power Tool Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex OM 6258 improves haptics and vibration damping for power tool handle  View
Heat Shield Component For LED Headlamp Case Study (Snapshot) Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for headlamp LED heat shield component  View
Heat Sink for Rear and Fog Lights Case Study Design freedom, metal replacement and Thermally Conductive Formulations provide powerful solution for Elausa Electronics View
Heat Sink Material for LED Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provides thermal and electrical conductivity for high powered LED heat sink View
HIVIZ® Shooting Systems Recoil Pad Case Study (Snapshot) Custom GLS™ TPE enhances user comfort and durability in recoil pad View
How to Perfect Thermal Management in LED Lighting Applications Article Learn how polymers can improve heat management, reduce weight, and expand design freedom View
Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip - Case Study Case Study Learn how Versaflex™ Soft-Touch Thermoplastic Elastomers enhanced accuracy and comfort while maintaining grip design for archery bow View
Impress™ High Gloss Colorants - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (Chinese language version) View
Improved Comfort and Aesthetics for CPAP Tube Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CL2250 improved comfort and aesthetics to CPAP tubing View
Light Weighting & Thermal Conductivity for Circuit Board Heat Exchanger Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provides light weighting and thermal conductivity for circuit board heat exchanger  View
Lightweight and Kink Resistant Garden Hose Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ TPE enables lightweighting and improves kink resistance and performance View
Lip Gloss Tip Brush Case Study (Snapshot) Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel View
Lower Exterior Bumper Case Study (Snapshot) Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper View
MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (English language version) View
MAM Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC enhanced consumer appeal and met Europe's food contact regulations for Learn to Drink™ Cup (Spanish language version) View
Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives White Paper Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives View
OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version) View
OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) Product/Service Overview Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) View
OnColor™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants (English) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, key characteristics, target market, applications and technology components (English language version) View
OnColor™ Lux Colorants Product/Service Overview Overview of our glow-in-the-dark colorants for automotive, consumer, and E&E products. View
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Delivering thermoplastic elastomer solutions for automotive applications. View
Optical Clarity for Phone Case Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength View
Overmolding and Stain Resistance Wireless Power Bank Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ CE grade provides an over molding solution with stain resistance for wireless power bank View
Pallet Non-slip Strips Case Study (Snapshot) Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance View
Panels for Off-Road Vehicles Case Study (Snapshot) Ten engineered material and Masterbatch solutions provided global service improvements for panels on off-road vehicles View
PET Bottle for Hair Care Case Study (Snapshot) OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle View
Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (English language version) View
Philips Avent Milk Bottle Seal (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 provided safe sealing performance for Philips Avent Milk Bottle (Spanish language version) View
Pocket Knife Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife View
Polymer Heat Sinks for LED Lighting Article A shift from metal to Therma-Tech™ formulation drives improved product line for LED component manufacturer View
Polyolefins – Aligning with Sustainability Goals Product/Service Overview Overview of ways to achieve sustainability using polyolefins View
Power Tool Handle Case Study (Snapshot) OnFlex™ S KE Series provides scratch resistance and colorability for power tool handle  View
Pressure and Non-Pressure Pipes Case Study (Snapshot) Provided liquid colorant and dosing equipment for pipe manufacturer View
Pressure-sensitive Switch Mats Case Study (Snapshot) Provided custom colors and durable solution for high-traffic area mats View
Radiation Protection Aprons Case Study (Snapshot) CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols provided a plastisol solution to enhance performance and processing for radiation protection aprons View
Recoil Pad for Rifle - Case Study Case Study Custom HIVIZ recoil pad materials deliver superior recoil reduction and exceptional durability to a high-end rifle manufacturer View
Safety and Durability for Dog Toy Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ provides safe, tear resistant material for dog toy View
Sealing of Nebulizer Lid Case Study (Snapshot) Provided easy injection molding process and pass durability test with good wear resistance View
Seat Buckle System Colorants Case Study (Snapshot) SmartBatch™ Color & Additive MasterBatch system of three colors that met requirements for critical safety components View
Services Capabilities Overview Product/Service Overview Discover the comprehensive technical services available through Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient to assist customers View
Shock Absorbing Running Shoe Case Study (Snapshot) Customized TPE enhances shock absorption in running shoe View
Slip Resistance Vacuum Cleaner Wheel Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ provides colorability and slip resistance in vacuum cleaner wheel  View
Smart Alternative for Heat Dissipation Yields Savings Article Read how a manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum with Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers View
Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook eBook Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models.  View
Snowmobile OEM Snow Flap Case Study (Snapshot) Read how the combined value of a specialty TPE and technical support met processing and performance demands View
Soft Foam Ammo for Toy Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference. View
Specialty Engineered Polymers for Telecommunication Applications (Chinese) Video Discover materials from Avient that can enable faster and more reliable communication, minimize signal loss and maximize connectivity, protect electronics from static build up and radio frequency interference (Chinese language version) View
Stat-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs - Application Bulletin Application Overview Learn how Stat-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and ECU housings View
Stat-Tech™ Fire Alarm Case Study (Snapshot) Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations improved electrical conductivity for fire alarm View
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Electrically Conductive Formulations Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative and Conductive Formulations View
Storage and Handling of Vinyl Plastisols Product/Service Overview Proper handling and storage practices for vinyl plastisols to maximize shelf life View
Surgical Torque Wrench Case Study (Snapshot) Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions  View
Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Case Study Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife View
Therma-Tech for ADAS Sensors and ECUs - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Learn how Therma-Tech material makes the difference in automotive adas sensors, cameras and ECUs View
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations View
Thermal and Electrical Conductivity for LED Heat Sink Case Study (Snapshot) Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for LED heat sink View
Thermal Conductivity for Heat Exchanger in Gas Recovery Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provide thermal conductivity for heat exchanger in gas recovery  View
Thermal Conductivity in Plate Heat Exchanger Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provides thermal conductivity in automotive heat exchanger  View
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications View
Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio Product Selection Guide Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications View
Tourniquet Band Case Study (Snapshot) Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer replaced thermoset rubber for tourniquet band View
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin Application Overview Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet  View
TPEs for Home Appliances - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise View
TPEs for Molded Case Circuit Breaker Phase Barrier Application Overview Reduce possibility of molded case circuit breaker failure with TPE phase barriers View
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies White Paper Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs View
Vacuum Cleaner Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ OM provides greater design and good sealing sealing properties for vacuum cleaner gasket  View
Vehicle HVAC System Colorants & Additives Case Study (Snapshot) Seven SmartBatch (color + effect additive) solutions combined to improve vehicle interior air quality (VAIC) View
Vehicle Light Heat Sink Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provided thermal conductivity and reduced part weight in vehicle light heat sink View
Vehicle Light Heat Sinks Case Study (Snapshot) Therma-Tech™ provided lighter weight solutions with required thermal conductivity for automotive light heat sinks View
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs Product/Service Overview Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases View
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin Application Overview Learn how blue jean stain resistant TPEs make the difference for white and light-colored phone cases View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices View
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese) Application Overview Minimize signal loss to enable high-speed connectivity with Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs with 5G transparency for phone cases and 5G devices (Chinese language version) View
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version) View
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) View
Versaflex™ XP Wet Grip TPE - Product Bulletin Product/Service Overview Versaflex™ XP 2850 wet grip TPE provides exceptional wet kinetic COF performance for enhanced grip in wet environments View
Vibration Damping Thermoplastic Elastomers Video Learn how Avient can help unwanted movement and noise in your products with vibration damping thermoplastic elastomers.   View
Video Game Controller Grips - Case Study Case Study Glow-in-the-dark controller grips gain comfortable advantage with Versaflex™ OM View
Water Storage and Purification Equipment Case Study Laser-marking additive, an authentication additive, and colorant— bundled into a single Smartbatch™ concentrate  View
Waterproof Speaker Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 easily prevented ingress of dust and water View