GLS™ Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: Offers manufacturers design freedom, a simplified injection molding process, and streamlined production

At the show, PolyOne will also feature a number of its specialty solutions, including a new aluminum cap liner technology, GLS™ Versaflex™ PKG 4190 thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades.

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. OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6 1.7 1.91.9 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 250°C 260°C 270°C Melt temperature A vg . p ee l, N /m m Injection speed: 64 mm/sec Figure 10: Versfalex OM 6240 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6 OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6 1.7 1.91.9 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 250°C 260°C 270°C Melt temperature A vg . p ee l, N /m m Injection speed: 64 mm/sec Figure 11: Versaflex OM 6258 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6 GLS Corporation, 833 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050

The Avient GLS™ product families that include styrenic TPEs are Versaflex™, Dynaflex™, OnFlex, Versalloy™ and Versollan™. Specific Versaflex OM grades have been specially formulated to bond to PC, ABS, nylon 6/6, PC/ABS, and PPO. The Versaflex CL series is formulated for high clarity.

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Broad range of Versaflex™ HC 3810 TPEs, all formulated without animal derivatives, met demands for barrier, flexibility and sealing performance

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers Versaflex™ HC TPEs met regulatory needs and provided a recycled TPE solution for sealing ring

Avient Corporation highlights sustainable innovations at NPE 2024, including Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations, Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs, ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger, and Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion, exemplifying the company’s commitment to delivering advanced sustainable solutions.   Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs: a finalist for the Plastics Industry Association’s People’s Choice for Plastics Sustainability Innovation Award to be announced at NPE, this grade of bio-derived thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing and deliver excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of extractables while offering the same performance as its prime counterpart but with a lower carbon footprint.

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers are formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges without phthalate plasticizers.