Homepage // News Center // Comfort Meets Design Freedom in New Overmolding Solution from Versaflex™ VDT Vibration Damping TPE Portfolio To address this unmet need, we created a new solution that demonstrates our ongoing investment in breakthrough TPE technologies to benefit customers.” Versaflex VDT TPE for overmolding is available in 40 - 60 Shore A hardness levels, and is opaque and colorable.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Next Generation Low Adhesive Build-Up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer SHANGHAI – September 22, 2021 – Avient today unveiled its new optimized Versaflex™ CF6668 low build-up TPE for the tack layer of protective film.   Protective film co-extruded with Versaflex CF6668 TPE answers this market need.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs. SHANGHAI – June 1, 2022 – Avient today launched a new family of Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials developed for fatty-food-contact (FFC) applications that must comply with migration limit standards in Europe and North America.

O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E M A N U FAC T U R E R C A R G O R A C K • Design freedom • Improve process efficiency to reduce cost • High strength-to-weight ratio • Aesthetic appeal • Weather and chemical resistance • Replaced metal with a injection-moldable thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet performance demands and maintain premium brand quality • Provided technical support to help expand the design and function of the cargo rack • Reduced manufacturing costs by eliminating the painting step from the process Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory requirements for skin contact • Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs capable of meeting the desired feel • Eased production of buckle design with injection moldable solutions Versaflex CL TPEs WHY AVIENT?

GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies This specialty line of GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers has imbedded antimicrobial additives that inhibit bacterial growth by 99.9% or more (log 3) and resist fungal growth to protect molded plastic parts. Tested against common bacteria and fungi, these TPEs with antimicrobial technologies have proven to protect the finished part from microbial and fungi growth on both textured and smooth surfaces. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Protects finished part by inhibiting microbial and fungi growth • Extends useful life of finished TPE parts by controlling deterioration caused by mildew or mold fungus • Increases product durability, preserves surface integrity, and minimizes odors MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Suitable for high-touch surfaces and applications, GLS TPEs with antimicrobial technologies add value in the consumer, packaging and automotive markets.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Customizable Bio-based TPEs reSound™ BIO TPEs are formulated utilizing between 35 and 60 percent bio-renewable content. Initially available in overmolding grades compatible with PP, all grades are formulated to achieve comparable performance to traditional TPEs. This expertise enables brands to meet sustainability goals while maintaining the mechanical properties of traditional TPEs.

To learn more about our wet grip TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com. The customized TPE offered excellent hydrophobic qualities and similar melt strength to PP while still maintaining its key mechanical properties. Ultimately, Avient customized a GLS™ wet grip TPE that outmaneuvered traditional materials—delivering dynamic hydrophobic performance, translucent aesthetics, non-abrasive comfort grip, and excellent UV protection.

For example, overmolding a TPE grip onto a hand mixer can improve comfort. A few of the options you can add with GLS TPEs: 1. TPEs can provide unusual texturing, such as a bubble or ridged surface or even a leather look. 3.

Silicones and the standard TPEs traditionally used in cosmetic packaging present several tradeoffs. Good processability is a key benefit of chemically compatible TPEs. For more information on chemically compatible TPEs, download the application bulletin.