The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources. GLS Product Line

Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versollan™

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Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Syncure™ XLPE MOISTURE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEMS SYSTEM S100FH S100FH-XUV S100FH-UV S100FV S100FV-UV S112NA S120NA S200FH S200FV Applications Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Tray Cable Photo-Voltaic (PV) Wire Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Teck-90 Pipe and Tube Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Specification UL 44 UL 44 UL 44, UL 4703 UL 44 UL 44 CSA 22.2 Suitable for NSF 61 UL 44 UL 44 Wire Type XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV XHHW-2, RHW-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV RW-90, Teck-90 – RHW-2, RHW, RHH, XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2 Components % 83% S1054A 17% V0022G RoHS 83% S1054A 17% V0022G-UV RoHS 70% S1054A 30% V0022G-UV RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G-UV RoHS 95% S1054A 5% S1000B 95% S1016A 5% S1037B 78% S1054A 22% SC5400-0002 RoHS MB ALT FR 50% S1054A 50% SC5400-0003 RoHS MB ALT FR Features Horizontal Flame Horizontal Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Horizontal Flame, FV-1 Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible VW-1 VW-1, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Non-FR Rigid Pipe Applications Horizontal Flame, DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free GENERAL PROPERTIES Specific Gravity 1.01 1.02 1.10 1.31 1.31 0.92 0.95 1.01 1.31 Hardness Shore D, 10 Seconds 47 47 47 48 48 47 59 47 48 Gel 68 68 70 70 70 72 72 68 70 TENSILE PROPERTIES Tensile Strength (psi) 2800 2500 2650 3200 2650 2800 4500 2800 3200 Elongation % 400 400 540 470 540 400 80 400 470 Tensile Retention % 100 100 97 110 110 95 75 95 100 Elongation Retention % 90 90 94 100 100 90 75 90 93 ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 1000 1400 1400 1200 1200 1000 – 1000 1200 Dielectric Constant 2.31 2.45 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.24 2.1 2.31 2.61 Dissipation Factor % 0.0012 0.0080 0.008 0.0043 0.0043 0.0008 0.002 0.0012 0.0043 THERMAL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 90 90 Heat Deformation % 10 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5 The Syncure™ XLPE portfolio is a two-step, silane- grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene system.

GLS 319-144 BLACK GLS 360-135 GREY GLS 323-117 GREY

GLS 235-109 GREEN GLS 285-085 NATURAL GLS 333-014 CLEAR

GLS 330-186 (WHITE) GLS 336-168 NATURAL GLS 376-175 GREY

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For many GLS overmolding grades, the use of a polyethylene (PE) carrier may adversely affect adhesion. It is common practice to use two mold temperature controllers while running GLS materials. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:

– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation. Our pro-active work in achieving compliance for our material helps leading consumer brands gain a competitive edge by indicating that their products are made with materials tested and approved for skin sensitivity, ” said Charles Page, director, global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com