https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/versaflex-top-cover-of-air-cushion-powder-case-study-one-pager.pdf
Cosmetic brands
COSMETIC BRANDS
C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N
P O W D E R C O M P A C T
• Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening
pressure and sealing performance
• General FDA compliance
• Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water
and oxygen
• Overmold to PP with good compression set
• Delivered chemically resistant material with
excellent sealing properties and good
resilience to achieve requested
performance
• Provided onsite technical support to
improved injection speed and achieve good
bonding performance
• Offered a material solution that could be
leveraged across the customer’s global
cosmetic brands
Custom Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=6
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version)
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (English)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=6
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese)
Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version)
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (English)
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=45
CLEVELAND – September 13, 2018 – Before PolyOne introduced Versaflex™ XP shock absorbing TPEs to the market, it reached out to an independent te
PolyOne Launches First-Ever TPE with Blue Jean Stain Resistance for Phone Cases
Cosmetic Packaging Reimagined with Versaflex™ PKG Thermoplastic Elastomers from PolyOne
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=42
TPEs vs.
Versaflex CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs - Application Bulletin
Paper introducing the sustainable products OnFlex™ BIO and Versaflex™ BIO
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=36
Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speaker Solutions - Product Bulletin (English)
Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (English language version)
Versaflex™ PF Solutions for Surface Protection Films (Portuguese)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/sem-tri-fold-selection-guide.pdf
NAME DESCRIPTION TARGET MARKETS AVAILABLE FEATURES1
OnFlex™
Part of Avient’s portfolio
of specialty TPEs, OnFlex
materials are designed to meet
and withstand the rigor and
durability of various industrial
applications.
Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial, Wire & Cable
High heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Automotive approved grades
Excellent compression set
Overmolding
Flame resistant grades
Excellent weatherability
Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable
reSound™ OM
Bio-based
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
reSound™ OM TPEs are based
on biopolymers derived from
sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50
percent bio-renewable content
Consumer,
Transportation, Industrial
Sustainably resourced
Recycled content
Bio derived content
Strength and durability
Chemical resistance
Impact resistance
Pre-color solutions
reSound™ R
Recycled
Thermoplastic
Elastomers*
reSound™ R VX post-industrial
recycle (PIR) and post-consumer
recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand
owners create sustainable end-
user products, with formulations
utilizing 25 and 40 percent
recycled content.
Personal care products
Lawn & garden tools
Outdoor goods
Office supplies
Footwear
Houseware durables
PCR grade is formulated with recycled ocean plastics
Supports the circular economy
Can be overmolded to PP
Comparable performance to traditional TPEs
Versaflex™
Versaflex materials offer the
benefits of overmolding and
vibration damping to a wide
range of end user applications
such as medical tubing,
protective film, electronics
and many others.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=43
Appliance Vibration Reduced by 80 Percent with Versaflex VDT™ from PolyOne
CLEVELAND – November 5, 2018 – PolyOne today announced that its specialty vibration damping Versaflex™ VDT TPEs are being selected by major appl
PolyOne Expands in India with New TPE Line and Technology Center
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Safety goggles - Application snapshot.pdf
S A F E T Y P ROT E C T I O N
B R A N D
S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T
• Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC)
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• FDA compliant
• Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good
adhesion to PC frame
• Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel
• Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-tpe-selection
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
NOVEL TPE DEVELOPMENTS:
Non-Drying TPEs for PC, ABS, PBT and their alloys
Novel classes of non-drying TPEs which can overmold onto a variety of engineering thermoplastics have been
developed.
The initial and final tensile strength and modulus results of Versaflex OM6240 (40 shore A universal polyamide
OM TPE) and Versaflex OM6258 (60 shore A) after aging at 70°C for one week have been recorded.
OM6240 tensile properties: initial and final after 1 week at
70°C
2.8
1.8
2.6
2.8
1.8
2.6
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Tensile Strength 100% Modulus 300% Modulus
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Initial Final
Figure 8: Physical property retention of Versaflex OM 6240 after 1week at 70°C.