CASE STUDY: GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR ACQUA PLOSEChalle nge Accepted. In addition, the GLS TPE from Avient passed migration, extraction and sensory testing by Nehring Institute as required by food contact regulations (EU) 10/2011 and FDA 177.1210. Avient offers GLS TPE cap liner formulations that are suitable for aqueous, acidic and low alcohol beverages processed under ambient, pasteurized or hot fill conditions.

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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 & translucent Low tack, 84A & translucent Extra soft, 13A & translucent 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 & matte finish Silky feel, 65A & matte finish Grippy, 65A & matte finish 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 Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester & Nylon 12 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

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.

GLS 342-158 GLS 367-120 (PRE GLS 356-160) GLS 367-152

GLS 282-170 GLS 381-115 GLS 305-145

GLS™ Product Line  GLS overmolding formulations have relatively low viscosity characteristics. The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.

GLS™ Product Line  GLS overmolding formulations have relatively low viscosity characteristics. The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.

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GLS TPEs can be customized for various color effects, levels of opacity and different types of feel and texture. Unlike other materials, GLS TPEs are recyclable, which is becoming increasingly more important to all consumers. Photo Caption: GLS™ TPEs allow designers to create packaging enhancements that maximize shelf appeal.