HOW GLS TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN INFANT CARE APPLICATIONS • Safe to Use – Made without bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, or heavy metals; select grades compliant with FDA, REACH and China GB4806 • Durable – Resists bites and tears; many are tested and safe to use in microwaves and dishwashers • Comfortable – Can be overmolded to provide a soft touch grip and customized to specific comfort requirements including vibration and noise reduction • Easy to Process – Can be injection molded and overmolded right onto a substrate including PP, ABS, etc

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • DBDPE-free • Excellent flame performance • Resistance to heat, oil, creep, and abrasion • Temperature rating up to 90°C • High extrusion speeds • UL 44 compliant Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

They wanted to transition from metal to a polymer-based, two-component handle that would deliver: • scratch and chemical resistance • excellent mechanical properties • a grippy, soft-touch feel To support the transition, Victorinox sought our help based on its expertise in polymer science and ability to support product development and efficient manufacturing of the new two-component handles.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material and process would need to deliver an ultra-low cycle time with improved processability and tailored crystallization dynamics, while also resisting warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

Allows for higher heat resistance.

Since PEI resin offers excellent resistance to heat and fire, and has very good dimensional stability, it is ideal for a variety of applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications and healthcare.

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.

The Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives portfolio includes antistatic additives that reduce the surface resistivity of polymers and the issues caused by electrostatic charges.

In trials with various washing machines and modes, they show excellent peel strength and resistance to discoloration, fading, or hazing at water temperatures up to 60°C.

Our products add important characteristics, such as water-blocking, water repellence, adhesion, color, and wear & UV-resistance to these and many other applications.