Comfort Meets Design Freedom in New Overmolding Solution from Versaflex™ VDT Vibration Damping TPE Portfolio McHENRY, Ill. – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers today announced the launch of an overmolding technology based on Versaflex™ VDT thermopl

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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.

SAFETY PROTECTION BRAND 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? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-tpe-selection

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 Pa sc al s Initial Final Figure 8: Physical property retention of Versaflex OM 6240 after 1week at 70°C.

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Learn how chemically resistant Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs provide enhanced durability to withstand common hospital cleaners and disinfectants Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC

Avient Corp., Avon Lake, OH) containing ZPT (Lonza Group AG, Morristown, New Jersey) was formulated into select grades of Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ GLS™ TPEs. Figure 2 shows the performance of a select series of Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ GLS™ TPEs with a range of ZPT additive (1000–3000 ppm). Lastly, a brief study was performed to address clarity and yellowness in a clear TPE product (Versaflex™ CL3000-80).

CLEVELAND – May 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio. In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.

Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Laryngeal Mask Airway Discover how our Versaflex™ HC TPEs provided the ultra-soft and gel-like feel, optimized performance, and complied with FDA and ISO 10993 requirements. reSound™ BIO TPEs

Versaflex™ TPEs for Portable Speakers - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Versaflex™ TPEs for portable speakers as a gasket and overmold applications for water and dust protection (Chinese language version) GLS™ TPEs for Automotive Fasteners and Clips - Product Bulletin