https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
Known for offering tight seals and reducing
vibration and noise, certain thermoplastic elastomers
(TPEs), like OnFlex™ grades, may be better suited
for your particular application than the historically
incumbent materials, like general purpose TPEs,
thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV), and thermoplastic
polyolefins (TPO).
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N
Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41
Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521
Odor
• Control
• Dry conditions
• Wet conditions
SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale
1
2
1
Compression Set (23°C)
• 22 hours
• 70 hours
ASTM D395 % 14.4
14.6
Capillary Viscosity
• 1341/s
• 11170/s
ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35
7
HVAC SYSTEMS
OnFlex™ LO
• Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene
• Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX
™
LO
ONFLEX™
AF
TPE
GENERAL
PURPOSE
TPV TPO
Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low
Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low
Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0
Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High
Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy
Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No
Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $
Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A
Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A
UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good
Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good
Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High
Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO
Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally.
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Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers: high-performance medical-grade formulations for demanding applications, including medical tubing, gaskets and stoppers, and bags, bottles and films.
The portfolio also boasts the addition of Versaflex™ HC BT218, a new biopharmaceutical tubing grade developed in response to supply challenges and sterilization concerns for an array of medical devices
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-broad-array-innovative-and-sustainable-materials-solutions-chinaplas-2025
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): based on post-consumer recycle (PCR) for reduced carbon footprint
Versaflex™ TPEs: can reduce vibration in consumer goods such as household appliances and power tools by up to 80% compared to traditional thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs)
OnFlex™ TPEs: offer high thermal, chemical, and mechanical property profiles with low odor for demanding applications in transportation, including OnFlex AF 7210-70 for automotive components with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), low fog, and lower density compared to previous material grades, plus excellent low-gloss surface finish and soft touch for high-quality aesthetics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Firearms Product Selection Guide.pdf
ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS - FEATURES & CHARACTERISTICS
Resin Nymax™ Formulations Characteristics Applications
PA6 GF 600 A 14 Natural 14% Glass Reinforced
Stocks, Frames,
Receivers,
Handguards,
Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Grips
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0026 HI BK 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened
PA6 GF 600 A 60 UV Black 60% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA6 GF 600 A 33 Black 28 V 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized, UV
PA6 1010 A Black 13 Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 1010 A Natural Super Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA6 NM6000-0027 ST Black Super Toughened
PA6 NM6000-00013 HS UV Black 50% GF, High Flow PA6
PA66 NM6600-0018 HI HS 14 Nat 14% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Black 22 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 GF 1200 A 33 HS Natural 33% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0019 HI HS 33 Nat 33% Glass Reinforced, Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM6600-0020 HI HS 43 Nat 43% Glass Reinforced, Heat Stabilized
PA66 1200 A L Natural Unreinforced
PA66 1200 A ZIP 22 Natural Unreinforced
PA66 NM6600-0021 ST Black Super Toughened
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Black Toughened, Heat Stabilized
PA66 NM 1200 MT HS Natural Toughened, Heat Stabilized
Specialty Products Color Characteristics Applications
Edgetek™ ET6200-0031 Black Black 20% Glass Reinforced PA12
Stocks, Frames, Receivers, Handguards, Forearms,
Picatinny Rails, Bolt Carriers, Grips
Gravi-Tech™ X GT 33991-05A-01-3 Copper 3sg, PA6, Copper
Gravi-Tech™ X GT-30197-001-P4 Gray 4sg, PA610, Tungston
Gravi-Tech™ GT 6400-0001 GRV 5.0 Black 5sg, PA610, Tungston
Thermoplastic Elastomers Durometer OM Substrate Color Characteristics Applications
OnFlex™ AF 7210 25-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose with UV Stabilizer
Grips,
Recoil Pads,
Gun Straps
Dynaflex™ G7900 30-90A PP Black/Natural General Purpose
Versaflex™ XP 2850 50A PP Natural Wet Grip Technology
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40 40A PP Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A PA Black/Natural Vibration Damping
Versaflex™ OM6059-9 60A PA Black High Flow
Versaflex™ OM6258 60A PA Black/Natural Enhanced Bond
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Gleaming, Luxurious and Silky: Special Effect PolyOne TPEs Add Depth and Verve to Metallic Packaging Trend
Caption: Packaging designers and brand owners can increase shelf appeal and create a richer sensory experience for consumers with TPEs and metallic effects.
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Avient Expands reSound™ TPE Portfolio With New Grade Formulated With FDA-Reviewed, Post-Consumer Recycled Material
Caption: Avient expands reSound™ TPE portfolio with a grade formulated using post-consumer recycled content that received No Objection Letter from U.S.
This new reSound REC TPE is a 65 Shore A hardness and contains 25 percent PCR content from recycled polypropylene (PP).
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Avient Launches New Renol™ and Remafin™ Masterbatches Developed to Create Natural-Looking TPE Wine Corks
We have been able to develop a special-effect masterbatch that makes a natural-looking TPE cork, providing the aesthetic pleasure of natural cork together with the improved performance of TPE.”
The new masterbatch package produces a special effect that makes every TPE cork look different, with a unique light brown swirl pattern and random black specs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Stat-Tech TPE Static Dissipative _ Electrically Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Overview_A4.pdf
Stat-Tech™ TPE Static Dissipative & Electrically
Conductive Thermoplastic Elastomers
Stat-Tech™ TPEs are electrically conductive
thermoplastic elastomers engineered to protect
critical electronics from electrostatic discharge
(ESD), and electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference (EMI/RFI).
Stat-Tech TPEs can be both injection molded and
extruded, giving great design freedom for more
complex geometries.
Stat-Tech TPEs are well-positioned to perform in
applications such as industrial conveyor belts and
controllers, ADAS systems and electronic devices.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/reSound BIO TPEs Technical Bulletin.pdf
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
Customizable Bio-based TPEs
reSound™ BIO TPEs are formulated utilizing between
35 and 60 percent bio-renewable content.
Initially available in overmolding grades compatible
with PP, all grades are formulated to achieve
comparable performance to traditional TPEs.
This expertise enables brands to meet sustainability
goals while maintaining the mechanical properties
of traditional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
To learn more about our wet grip
TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
(1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com.
The customized TPE offered excellent hydrophobic
qualities and similar melt strength to PP while
still maintaining its key mechanical properties.
Ultimately, Avient customized a GLS™ wet grip TPE
that outmaneuvered traditional materials—delivering
dynamic hydrophobic performance, translucent
aesthetics, non-abrasive comfort grip, and excellent
UV protection.