https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/SEM TPE Product Selector Guide _N. America only_2023.pdf
FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
CO
N
SU
M
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GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES
Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity
Food
Contact UL 94
Suitable
Substrates Injection Extrusion
ASTM
Shore
ASTM
(D792)
Consumer Electronics Series
Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Natural 42A 0.92 - -
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
-
Good compression set—ideal for
device cases or electronic grips
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 Natural 66A 1.15 - HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
-
Chemical and abrasion resistant; 4.69 cradle-to-gate
PCF—ideal for device cases or electronic grips
Versaflex™ CE 3140-65N Natural 65A 1.00 - -
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
-
5G transparent materials—ideal for
device cases or gaskets
Versaflex™ CE 3140-90N Natural 90A 1.01 - -
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
-
5G transparent materials—ideal for
device cases or gaskets
Versaflex™ CE 3620
Black/
Natural
65A 1.00 - HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
-
Chemical and abrasion resistant, hydrolitically
stable—ideal for electronic grips/gaskets or wearables
Engineering Resin Overmolds
Versaflex™ OM 1060X-1 Natural 60A 0.93 ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Versatile OM resin—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 9-801N Natural 47A 1.04 ✔ HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PPO, POM, COPE,
PMMA, HIPS
✔ - Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 9-802CL Clear 40A 0.92 ✔ -
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
- Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 6059-9 Black 58A 1.10 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ -
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versaflex™ OM 6160-1
Black/
Natural
60A 1.11 ✔ HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versaflex™ OM 6240-1 Natural 43A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ -
Superior adhesion — ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versaflex™ OM 6258-1 Natural 62A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ -
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versaflex™ OM 6258-9 Black 62A 1.09 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ -
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versaflex™ OM 6275-9 Black 75A 1.10 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ -
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
power tools/equipment
Versollan™ OM1255NX Black 59A 1.05 - HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PC/PBT, COPE ✔
- Superior adhesion—ideal for power tool grips
Versollan™ RU 2205-1 Natural 65A 1.16 - HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ ✔
High performance, rubber feel
GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES
Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity
Food
Contact UL 94
Suitable
Substrates Injection Extrusion
ASTM
Shore
ASTM
(D792)
Special Series
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B Black 40A 1.00 - - PP ✔ ✔
Vibration dispersion—ideal for washer/dryer
feet or shin guards
Versaflex™ G2800-17 Pink 18 OO 0.85 - - - ✔ - Skin-like feel—ideal for adult toys
Versaflex™ SP 2820-55N Natural 55A 0.91 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Superior puncture and tear resistance—ideal for dog toys
Versaflex™ XP 2850 Natural 55A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Wet grip—ideal for water sports or grips
Versaflex™ GP 2810-40N AM US Translucent 45A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ - Antimicrobial
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 AM Natural 67A 1.15 - -
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔
- Antimicrobial for consumer electronics
Versalloy™ XL 9045-1 Natural 44A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ -
Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Versalloy™ XL 9055-1 Natural 53A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ -
Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Versalloy™ XL 9055X-9 Black 53A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ -
Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Versalloy™ XL 9070-1 Natural 70A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ -
Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Versalloy™ XL 9070X-9 Black 70A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ -
Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths;
2.54 cradle-to-gate PCF—ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Dynaflex™ G7702-9001-02 Black 37A 1.10 - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature performance—ideal for seals and gaskets
Dynalloy™ DT 7910W White 45A 0.93 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Low compression—ideal for dairy tubing
Versaflex™ CL 2000X Clear 3A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Ultra soft
Versaflex™ CL 2003X Clear 33 OO 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Gel feel
Versaflex™ CL30 Clear 30A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness
Versaflex™ CL40 Clear 43A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness
General Purpose Series
Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 20A–60A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Unfilled
Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 70A–90A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ Unfilled
Dynaflex™ G7920 Natural/Black 20A 1.01 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ Filled
Dynaflex™ G7900 Natural/Black 30A–90A 1.05–1.20 ✔ HB PP ✔ ✔ Filled
FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
CO
N
SU
M
ER
GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES
Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
Food
Contact
ISO
10993 USP VI UL 94
Suitable
Substrates
Injection Extrusion
ASTM
Shore A
ASTM
(D792) ASTM % ASTM %
Tubing
Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PP ✔ ✔
High resiliance, low compression set, and good puncture
sealing–ideal for medical and biopharma tubing
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Translucent 67 0.89 19 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ Weldable and kink resistant—ideal for biopharma tubing
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Translucent 70 0.88 18 58 - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔
Weldable and kink resistant; 40% bio-derived content
(Gen 1 biomass)—ideal for biopharma tubing
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Translucent 68 0.89 17 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔
Flexible and kink resistant, high service temperature
—ideal for medical and biopharma tubing
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔
High temperature resistance—ideal for
peristaltic pump tubing
Syringe Components
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 35 0.89 19 47 - ✔ ✔ - LDPE, PP ✔ -
Good puncture sealing and elevated temperature
performance—ideal for septums
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 57 1.01 20 37 - ✔ ✔ - - ✔ -
Low coefficient of friction and elevated temperature
performance—ideal for plungers and stoppers
Engineering Resin Overmolds
Versaflex™ OM 1040X-1 Translucent 42 0.92 22 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ -
Good compression set at room temperature—
ideal for seals and grips
Versaflex™ OM 3060-1 Clear 59 0.90 33 - ✔ ✔ ✔ HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PC/PETG, PC/PBT ✔
-
Good compression set at room temperature
and UV stability—ideal for seals and grips
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 40 0.92 20 - ✔ ✔ - -
PK, COPE, PC, ABS,
PC/ABS ✔
-
Excellent chemical resistance to alcohols and
disenfectants—ideal for grips on medical devices
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Translucent 56 1.01 27 - ✔ - - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ -
Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils,
like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for
consumer healthcare applications
Versaflex™ OM 4063 Translucent 64 1.12 30 - ✔ - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ -
Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils,
like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for
consumer healthcare applications
General Purpose Applications
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 85 0.90 20 72 ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ High clarity without plasticizers—ideal for extrusion
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Translucent 20–90 0.88 16 54 - ✔ - - - ✔ -
Formulated without animal derivatives,
excellent colorability—ideal for seals and labware
Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔
High resiliance, low compression set,
and good puncture sealing
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature resistance
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series Natural 55 & 70 0.89 20 44 - - ✔ - - ✔ -
Formulated without animal derivatives—
ideal for injection molding long thin flow paths,
smooth surface aesthetics
Versaflex™ CL2242 Clear 43 0.89 23 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes
Versaflex™ CL2250 Clear 50 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes
FEATURED TPES FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
H
EALTH
CAR
E
GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY BONDING PROCESS FEATURES
Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Weatherability* VOC FOG Odor** UL 94
Suitable
Substrates Injection Extrusion
ASTM
Shore A
ASTM
(D792)
Internal QUV
1000hrs (Delta E)
VDA 278
μg/g (ppm)
VDA 278
μg/g (ppm)
Recycled Content Series
reSound™ REC OF 7310-80
Black/
Natural (Gray)
80 0.90 0.35 75 379 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔
35% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)—
ideal for automotive interior applications
reSound™ REC OF 7310-90
Black/
Natural (Gray)
90 0.91 0.11 160 557 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔
45% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)—
ideal for automotive interior applications
General Purpose Series
OnFlex™ G7705 B Black 42 1.20 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7705 N Natural 44 1.18 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7720 B Black 57 1.16 0.55 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7720 N Natural 55 1.17 3.72 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7820 N Natural 92 1.14 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
Automotive Fasteners & Interior Components
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Series Natural 40–90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 40 1.00 0.49 113 845
2 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 50 1.00 0.42 51 762
2 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 60 1.00 0.21 112 1740
1 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 70 0.99 0.22 105 1976
3 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 80 1.00 0.32 74 4459
3 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
HVAC & Interior Components
OnFlex™ LO 7120-45N Natural 45 1.15 3.21 41 521
2 (SAE J1351,
Dry)
- PP ✔ -
Significant reductions in VOCs and fogging
compared to traditional TPE technologies
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
OnFlex™ LO 7120-45B AM Black 45 1.13 0.52 - - - - PP ✔ - Imbedded antimicrobial technology
FEATURED TPES FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS
TRAN
SPO
RTATIO
N * Values were taken on 3mm plaques following 1000hrs of continious exposure to UVA-340
** Samples were conditioned at 23C at 35% RH for 24 hrs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-combined-barriers-flyer-chinese.pdf
在你的 PET 包装中使用 ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 活性
吸氧剂和 Ultimate™ UV 防紫外光添加剂来保持饮料成
份始终鲜活吧 !
而 Ultimate™
UV 防紫外光添加剂能帮助你减轻有害的紫外线辐射带来
的影响 , 並保持 PET 容器的可回收性。
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Available in four overmolding grades compatible
with polypropylene (PP), and one grade that is
suited for overmolding onto ABS, all grades are
formulated for durability, delivering property
retention and UV resistance comparable to
traditional TPEs.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
UV RESISTANCE
• UV testing: QUV-A Test, 0.68 @ 45C • Comparable results to traditional TPEs
reSound OM 5510-45N reSound OM 5510-60N
Bio-derived Content (%) 40% 50%
Hardness, Shore A 45 60
Delta E after 150 hrs. 0.22 0.23
Delta E after 300 hrs. 1.68 0.56
AGING – BONDING STRENGTH ONTO ABS
reSound OM 5520-55N Room Temperature 70C
1 day 1 week 2 weeks 6 months 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks
Bio-derived Content (%) 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49% 49%
Hardness, Shore A 54 54 55 54 55 56
OM Substrate ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS
OM Avg.
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DURABILITY
High Impact Strength, Weatherability
SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA,
Nylon Engineered Formulations
AESTHETIC APPEAL
Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement
SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants,
Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility
SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive
Formulations
EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Chemical & Fire Resistance,
High Temperature Performance
SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio,
Metal Replacement
SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods,
Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long
Fiber Reinforced Composites
SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization,
Custom Color, Low Friction
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs),
Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated
Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs
STRENGTH & STABILITY
Excellent Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar
Resistance, UV Stable
Additives, Anti-Static
Additives
STRUCTURAL
PERFORMANCE
Corrosion Resistance,
Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates,
Chemical Foaming Additives
METAL REPLACEMENT
Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durability
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs)
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http://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma
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Key Features
• Excellent strength & modulus properties
• Good flame resistance
• Excellent thermal stability
• Excellent resistance to creep
• Good chemical resistance
Disadvantages
• Very poor UV resistance
• Poor compressive strength
• Strength loss in exposure to strong acids
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
ZYLON® PBO
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® ZYLON® PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
Abrasion
Resistance
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid)
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
O X X P O O P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 42.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.54
Elongation @ Break % 3.5
Tensile Modulus g/d 1200
Moisture Regain* % 2.0
Creep** % 0
Shrinkage*** %
They also add important characteristics, such as
SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe-
sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and
many other applications.
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Versaflex™ TPE
PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS
WATER AND DUST
PROTECTION,
DURABLE LOOK
AND FEEL
Versaflex™
CE 3120-40
Versaflex™
CE 3620
Versaflex™
CE 3115
Versaflex™
CE 3120-80
Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins
Product
Aesthetics
Tacky
Translucent
42A
Silky feel
Natural
65A
Silky feel
Natural
65A
Silky feel
Natural
80A
Special
Characteristics
Low compression set
Low compression set
High flow
Abrasion resistance
High strength
Improved scratch/
mar, UV and abrasion
Overmolding
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
Polycarbonate
ABS
Copolyester
HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS
GASKETS
Water and Dust Protection
- Tight housing seals with no leakage over time
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of
O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate;
strong adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables
complex designs in which simple O-rings would be
challenging to assemble
SPEAKER SKINS
Durable Look and Feel
- Silky feel soft touch
- Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV
resistance
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
- Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps
required of silicone skins by overmolding
directly onto the substrate; strong
adhesion to PC & ABS
- Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU
Design Freedom
- Overmolding TPE removes the need for
mechanical interlocks and primers to get
silicone materials to adhere to substrates
To learn more about Versaflex TPEs
for portable speakers, contact Avient
at +1.844.4AVIENT.
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At first, they experimented with pre-colored
ABS, but the ABS parts failed the company’s
requirements for color retention after exposure
to UV light.
Geon
M5705 material passed the company’s internal
testing requirements, including color retention
after exposure to UV light.
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Characteristic
GlasArmor
Thermoset
Panels
ThermoBallistic
Thermoplastic
Panels
Steel Concrete
Performance-to-Weight
Bullet Resistance – Pistols
Bullet Resistance – Rifles NA1
Temperature Performance 2
UV Resistance 3
Electrical Conductivity
Flame Retardance 5 4
Ease of Installation
1 Ballistic resistance to rifle fire can be achieved by layering
ThermoBallistic and GlasArmor panels – contact Avient
2 ThermoBallistic panels made with polypropylene resin systems
3 UV resistance is achieved using surface polymeric films
4 Flame retardant additives can be incorporated upon request under
some circumstances
5 Fire rated for 1-hour per ASTM E-119-09c when tested in an interior
wall system
Compare
the
different
materials
used for
ballistic
protection
https://go.avient.com/BallisticProtection?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
UV attack by sunlight can be prevented by adding UV
stabilizers to polymeric materials.
LSR is inherently UV resistant and will not degrade when exposed
to UV.
With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-kevlarr-distribution-program.pdf
Abrasion
Resistance
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Resistance
Flame
Resistance
Chemical
Resistance
(Acid)
Chemical
Resistance
(Alkali)
Chemical
Resistance
(Organic Solvent)
P O X P P P P
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LOCATIONS
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They also add important characteristics, such as
SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe-
sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and
many other applications.