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Avient Launches Automotive-Specific Grades within its reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Portfolio
New reSound™ REC TPEs from Avient offer sustainable alternatives to traditional materials for automotive interior applications.
The new grades for automotive interior applications are formulated with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, offering a more sustainable TPE option with comparable performance to traditional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-extends-recycled-tpe-portfolio-grades-containing-60-recycled-content-supporting-global-customers
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Avient Extends Recycled TPE Portfolio with Grades Containing up to 60% Recycled Content, Supporting Global Customers
Avient’s new reSound™ REC GP 7820 TPE grades highlighted at Fakuma 2024 can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools
The new reSound REC GP 7820 TPE grades are available in hardnesses ranging from 40 – 80 Shore A.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
Known for offering tight seals and reducing vibration and noise, certain thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), like OnFlex™ grades, may be better suited for your particular application than the historically incumbent materials, like general purpose TPEs, thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV), and thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO).
INDUSTRY BULLETIN STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41 Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521 Odor • Control • Dry conditions • Wet conditions SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale 1 2 1 Compression Set (23°C) • 22 hours • 70 hours ASTM D395 % 14.4 14.6 Capillary Viscosity • 1341/s • 11170/s ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35 7 HVAC SYSTEMS OnFlex™ LO • Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene • Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX™ LO ONFLEX™ AF TPE GENERAL PURPOSE TPV TPO Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0 Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $ Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally.
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Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
CLEVELAND – July 10, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation announced the availability of its newest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
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Pump Up the Volume on Portable Audio Speakers With New Versaflex™ TPEs from PolyOne
Our new Versaflex™ CE TPE grades combine durable aesthetics with extreme protection from outdoor environments.
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PolyOne Specialty TPE Material Enables OEMs to Meet Skin Sensitivity Testing Requirements
McHENRY, Ill. – 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.
The Versaflex CE family of TPEs provides consumer electronics brands new solutions for unique design, performance and aesthetics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE - Cable Gromet - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR & CAMERA MANUFACTURER C A B L E G R O M M E T • Electrically conductive
All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/stat-tech-tpe-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-thermoplastic-elastomers Automotive mirror & camera manufacturer
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER 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?
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• 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?
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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.