Brand owners who collaborate with PolyOne are taking advantage of Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations, metallic-effect GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and InVisiOSM Color and Design Services. Similarly, metallic-effect GLS TPEs are utilized in cosmetics closures and applicators via an overmolding process, which eliminates the time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly.

Case Study Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife. Application Overview Soft-Touch Grips for a Competitive Edge Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications.

its molder, who in turn contacted its long-time partners on the GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers team at Avient. GLS recommended a Versalloy™ thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) alloy for excellent surface quality, easy processing with excellent flow, and high tear strength.

Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Syncure™ XLPE MOISTURE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEMS SYSTEM S100FH S100FH-XUV S100FH-UV S100FV S100FV-UV S112NA S120NA S200FH S200FV Applications Building Wire, Building Wire, Photo-Voltaic (PV) Wire Building Wire, Teck-90 Pipe and Tube Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Specification UL 44 UL 44 UL 44, UL 4703 UL 44 UL 44 CSA 22.2 Suitable for NSF 61 UL 44 UL 44 Wire Type XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV XHHW-2, RHW-2, XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV RW-90, Teck-90 – RHW-2, RHW, RHH, XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2 Components % 83% S1054A 17% V0022G RoHS 83% S1054A 17% V0022G-UV RoHS 70% S1054A 30% V0022G-UV RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G-UV RoHS 95% S1054A 5% S1000B 95% S1016A 5% S1037B 78% S1054A 22% SC5400-0002 RoHS MB ALT FR 50% S1054A 50% SC5400-0003 RoHS MB ALT FR Features Horizontal Flame Horizontal Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Horizontal Flame, FV-1 Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible VW-1 VW-1, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Non-FR Rigid Pipe Applications Horizontal Flame, DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free GENERAL PROPERTIES Specific Gravity 1.01 1.02 1.10 1.31 1.31 0.92 0.95 1.01 1.31 Hardness Shore D, 10 Seconds 47 47 47 48 48 47 59 47 48 Gel 68 68 70 70 70 72 72 68 70 TENSILE PROPERTIES Tensile Strength (psi) 2800 2500 2650 3200 2650 2800 4500 2800 3200 Elongation % 400 400 540 470 540 400 80 400 470 Tensile Retention % 100 100 97 110 110 95 75 95 100 Elongation Retention % 90 90 94 100 100 90 75 90 93 ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 1000 1400 1400 1200 1200 1000 – 1000 1200 Dielectric Constant 2.31 2.45 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.24 2.1 2.31 2.61 Dissipation Factor % 0.0012 0.0080 0.008 0.0043 0.0043 0.0008 0.002 0.0012 0.0043 THERMAL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 90 90 Heat Deformation % 10 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5 The Syncure™ XLPE portfolio is a two-step, silane- grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene system.

VersaflexTM PF Versaflex PF VOC VERSAFLEX PF VOC 39 LDPE / 13 Versaflex PF VERSAFLEX PF 39 LDPE / 13 Versaflex PF N /2 5 N /2 5 F = 25 ° C 7 I = 25 ° C 20 MD6741 / MD6700 VERSAFLEX PFTM +86 021 60284888 www.avient.com VERSAFLEX™ PF 1 CF6751 PP 2 2420K LDPE Versaflex™ PF MD6727 Versaflex™ PF MD6741 Versaflex™ CF 6751 Versaflex™ PF MD6649 Versaflex™ PF 9512 Versaflex™ CF 8888N-A Versaflex™ PF MD6666 Versaflex™ PF MD6748 Versaflex™ PF MD6700 Versaflex™ CF 9000 PP PVC Tg (°C) -26 -43 -30 -26 -5 1 -6 0 5 / (Shore A) 50 49 35 37 38 35 37 31 30 19 MFI (190°C, 2.16kg) (g/10min) / / / 15 5 15 20 3 5 27 MFI (230°C, 2.16kg) 8 20 8 / / / / / / / 1 LDPE 2420k2/LDPE 2420k/Versaflex™ =4.5/4.5/1 ; =50um (N/25mm) 25°C 20 1.3 1.8 7.9 2.5 2.2 2.7 3.3 3.0 3.7 4.3 75°C 7 5.7 2.9 7.2 3.1 4.0 4.3 4.3 5.5 5.6 / PMMA (N/25mm) 25°C 20 1.8 2.0 7.2 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.6 3.3 3.9 4.9 75°C 7 5.5 4.7 7.1 3.5 / 4.7 6.5 5.8 6.9 /

And whether they shove off from shore in a kayak, canoe, raft, or SUP, they all want high-quality, durable, lightweight equipment that they can count on to perform flawlessly for their specific needs.

When designing innovative consumer products, it is extremely important to protect brand equity and still deliver the performance and aesthetic characteristics that the end consumer desires," said Walter Ripple, vice president and general manager for PolyOne's thermoplastic elastomer business, GLS. Media contact Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

 – PolyOne today announced that Montana’s WO Design relies on high-performance GLS™ Dynaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) to manufacture WO|Bone, a unique dog toy that supports the Ethiopia- based charity, Bring Love In. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

Case Study Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife. Application Overview Soft-Touch Grips for a Competitive Edge Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications.

Case Study Swiss Soldier's Pocket Knife Handle Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife. Application Overview Soft-Touch Grips for a Competitive Edge Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for outdoor applications.