GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies GLS™ Solutions Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

GLS markets styrenic block copolymer TPEs under the trade names of Kraton® and Dynaflex™. Please contact your GLS representative for more information. Contact the GLS technical support team for processing assistance.

GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English BAYER® T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P • Easy to grip and open • Design requirements: • Raised logo • Specific brand color • Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging • Improved packaging functionality for both user (ergonomic design) and on shelf (better stacking and reduced packaging) • Offered value-add formulation that allowed customer to extend brand differentiation in the market GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CASE STUDY: GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR ACQUA PLOSECha lle ng e A cc ep te d. In addition, the GLS TPE from Avient passed migration, extraction and sensory testing by Nehring Institute as required by food contact regulations (EU) 10/2011 and FDA 177.1210. Avient offers GLS TPE cap liner formulations that are suitable for aqueous, acidic and low alcohol beverages processed under ambient, pasteurized or hot fill conditions.

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In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives can help extend a product’s useful life, which results in a reduced need to replace it. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.

GLS™ TPES FOR SOFT TOUCH PACKAGING SOLUTIONS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE SOFT TOUCH IS A PACKAGING DIFFERENTIATOR You’ve heard it before: Consumers view packaging as an extension of the product and their first perception of value is often based on the look and feel of the package. GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO POLAR SUBSTRATES GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO NON POLAR SUBSTRATES Dynaflex™ G2711 Dynaflex™ G2780 Dynaflex™ G6713 Dynaflex™ G7960 Versalloy™ XL9045 Versaflex™ CL40 Aesthetics Grippy, 43A & translucent Low tack, 84A & translucent Extra soft, 13A & translucent Rubbery, 60A & opaque Matte, 45A & natural Grippy, 40A & water clear Special Characteristics Grippy medical grade PP & PE OM Extra soft General purpose High flow & fast setup Water clear Regulatory FDA, EU & USP VI FDA FDA & EU FDA FDA FDA & EU Overmolding Polypropylene Polypropylene & Polyethylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Versaflex™ CL 2250 Versaflex™ OM 3060 Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 Versaflex™ CE 3620 Versollan™ RU 2205 Aesthetics Grippy, 50A & clear Grippy, 59A & clear Silky feel, 65A & matte finish Silky feel, 65A & matte finish Grippy, 65A & matte finish Special Characteristics Clear overmold Clear overmold Abrasion resistance & high strength Low compression set & high flow Abrasion resistance & high strength Regulatory FDA & USP VI FDA & USP VI UL 94 FDA & ISO 10993-10 — Overmolding Polycarbonate Polycarbonate & ABS Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester & Nylon 12 Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester & Nylon 12 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Consider combining comfort with color and performance properties using enhanced soft touch GLS™ TPE materials for even better results. When overmolded, GLS TPEs bond permanently and seamlessly to many different plastic substrates, including polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide (nylon) and polystyrene (PS). A few of the options you can add with GLS TPEs: 1.

GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - Spanish BAYER® T A P A S O B R E - M O L D E A D A C O N E L A S T Ó M E R O T E R M O P L Á S T I C O ( T P E ) • Fácil de sujetar y abrir • Requerimientos de diseño: • Logotipo en relieve • Color específico de la marca • Optimiza el espacio en los estantes y reduce el embalaje • Funcionalidad de embalaje mejorada, tanto para el usuario (diseño ergonómico) como en el estante (mejor apilamiento y menos embalaje) • Se ofreció una formulación de valor agregado que permitió al cliente ampliar la diferenciación de la marca en el mercado Elastómero termoplástico GLS™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - English CLOSURELOGIC GMBH A L U M I N U M C A P L I N E R • Compliance with food contact regulations • Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles • Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages • Provided a low migration TPE with outstanding organoleptic properties • Enabled processing at temperatures 20°C lower than comparative materials GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?