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GLS™ TPES
FOR SOFT TOUCH
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
SOFT TOUCH
IS A PACKAGING
DIFFERENTIATOR
You’ve heard it before: Consumers
view packaging as an extension of the
product and their first perception of
value is often based on the look and
feel of the package.
GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO POLAR SUBSTRATES
GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO NON POLAR SUBSTRATES
Dynaflex™
G2711
Dynaflex™
G2780
Dynaflex™
G6713
Dynaflex™
G7960
Versalloy™
XL9045
Versaflex™
CL40
Aesthetics Grippy, 43A
Low tack, 84A
Extra soft, 13A
Rubbery, 60A
& opaque
Matte, 45A
& natural
Grippy, 40A
& water clear
Special
Characteristics
Grippy medical
grade PP & PE OM Extra soft General
purpose
High flow &
fast setup Water clear
Regulatory FDA, EU &
USP VI FDA FDA & EU FDA FDA FDA & EU
Overmolding Polypropylene Polypropylene &
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
Versaflex™
CL 2250
Versaflex™
OM 3060
Versaflex™
CE 3120-65
Versaflex™
CE 3620
Versollan™
RU 2205
Aesthetics Grippy, 50A
& clear
Grippy, 59A
& clear
Silky feel, 65A
Silky feel, 65A
Grippy, 65A
Special
Characteristics Clear overmold Clear overmold Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Low compression set
& high flow
Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Regulatory FDA & USP VI FDA & USP VI UL 94 FDA &
ISO 10993-10 —
Overmolding Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
& ABS
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
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Consider combining comfort with color
and performance properties using enhanced soft
touch GLS™ TPE materials for even better results.
When overmolded, GLS TPEs bond permanently
and seamlessly to many different plastic
substrates, including polypropylene (PP),
polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-
styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide
(nylon) and polystyrene (PS).
A few of the options you can add with GLS TPEs:
1.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-gls-thermoplastic-elastomers-antimicrobial-technology-protects-against-microbial-growth
In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives can help extend a product’s useful life, which results in a reduced need to replace it.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.