They can be used alone or in conjunction with other materials such as thermoplastics, wood, and metal, and manufactured with techniques such as overmolding, coextrusion, and thermal lamination to incorporate CFRTP tapes and laminates into hybrid, multi-material structures. CFRTP can also be molded on or into thermoplastic structures via hybrid compression and injection overmolding to create locally reinforced, molded components in a one-step process.

They can be used alone or in conjunction with other materials such as thermoplastics, wood, and metal, and manufactured with techniques such as overmolding, coextrusion, and thermal lamination to incorporate CFRTP tapes and laminates into hybrid, multi-material structures. CFRTP can also be molded on or into thermoplastic structures via hybrid compression and injection overmolding to create locally reinforced, molded components in a one-step process.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Negative, neutral, or low PCF • Available in 60 and 80 Shore A • Performs like traditional TPEs • Naturally opaque and easy to color • Suitable to injection mold, or overmold onto PP and PE MARKETS & APPLICATIONS The portfolio of reSound ultra-low carbon footprint TPEs is ideal for brand owners and manufacturers who prefer to use a more sustainable material in personal care, household appliance, consumer electronics, and consumer packaging applications. PRODUCT BULLETIN reSound RS0200-9001 80 reSound RS0200-9001 60 Manufacturing Plant Location Gaggenau McHenry Suzhou Gaggenau McHenry Suzhou Cradle-to-Gate PCF* -0.46 -0.40 -0.40 -0.09 -0.03 -0.02 Hardness, Shore A 80 60 Overmold Substrate PP, PE PP, PE TECHNICAL PROPERTIES COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

The elastomeric material, used to overmold a cuff on the end of the hose, demonstrated inconsistent quality and sub-par flow properties. The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended GLS Versalloy™ XL- 9045-1 alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP.

To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate. A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.

These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.

These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.

These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored.

Thickness in Overmold Applications

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP).