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Avient’s New Recycled TPE Grades Support Greater Use of Recycled Materials in Automotive Vehicles
Overall, the new reSound REC AF 7210 TPE grades from Avient contain 51-59% recycled content, with a minimum of 37% from PCR sources, including closed-loop feedstock.
They offer an 8-18% reduction in product carbon footprint1 (PCF) compared to virgin TPE grades.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-automotive-specific-grades-within-its-resound-rec-recycled-content-tpes-portfolio
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Avient Launches Automotive-Specific Grades within its reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Portfolio
New reSound™ REC TPEs from Avient offer sustainable alternatives to traditional materials for automotive interior applications.
The new grades for automotive interior applications are formulated with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, offering a more sustainable TPE option with comparable performance to traditional TPEs.
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PolyOne OnFlex™ LO TPEs Awarded for Low VOC Technology that Improves the Automotive Interior Experience
OnFlex LO, PolyOne’s newest ground-breaking TPE technology, reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by up to 50 percent versus existing TPEs, and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components.
While our existing TPEs lead the industry in low emissions performance, we continue to innovate and anticipate future demands and stricter requirements.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M
• Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic
• Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions
• Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color
+ effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of
thermoplastic
• Avient formulated the TPE used in the air
vents for this HVAC system
SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and
Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and
OnFlex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-tequila-cap-one-page-case-study.pdf
GLOBAL CLOSURES
PRODUCER
T E Q U I L A C A P
• A weighted material that could be injection molded
• A material with evenly distributed weight
• Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a
stopper in a tequila bottle
• Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted
PP material that is FDA approved
• Simplified processing steps and created an
evenly balanced closure that was over-
molded with a TPE
• Expedited development of material to meet
customer deadline
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY
LEARN MORE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Versaflex-Handler Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer-Application snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL
DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R
L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R
• Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS
• Good aesthetics with soft touch
• RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant
• Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with
improved soft grip
• Met performance requirements for wear
resistance and colorability
• Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
solution and had with a faster sample
response speed than competitor
Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
SWIMMING GEAR
BRAND
S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D
N O S E B R I D G E
• Bio-content material
• Good adhesion to PC
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• Easy to process
• Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A
TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a
natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the
nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets
• Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict
chlorine, brine, and QUV tests
• Offered prompt development and on-site technical
services to accelerate commercialization
KEY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING
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reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
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Avient Extends Recycled TPE Portfolio with Grades Containing up to 60% Recycled Content, Supporting Global Customers
Avient’s new reSound™ REC GP 7820 TPE grades highlighted at Fakuma 2024 can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools
The new reSound REC GP 7820 TPE grades are available in hardnesses ranging from 40 – 80 Shore A.
https://www.avient.com/news/bio-based-tpe-biopharmaceutical-tubing-added-avient-s-sustainable-healthcare-solutions
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Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
CLEVELAND – July 10, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation announced the availability of its newest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
https://www.avient.com/news/pump-volume-portable-audio-speakers-new-versaflex-tpes-polyone
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Pump Up the Volume on Portable Audio Speakers With New Versaflex™ TPEs from PolyOne
Our new Versaflex™ CE TPE grades combine durable aesthetics with extreme protection from outdoor environments.
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