https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-solutions
The page below summarizes the common overmolding situations for medical, universal, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon and copolyester.
Versaflex™ OM 3060 – Silky clear solution designed for overmolding onto polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and PC/ABS blends
Overmolding Polycarbonate (PC) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/chemically-compatible-tpes-for-cosmetic-pkg-application-bulletin.pdf
VERSAFLEX PKG
4345, 4355, 4365
VERSAFLEX PKG
4465
VERSAFLEX PKG
4570
VERSAFLEX PKG
4665
Chemical
Compatibility
Soaps, low-cost
solution for
non-polar oils
Soaps, some oils
Polar & non-polar oils,
non-polar solvents
Non-polar oils
(abrasion resistant)
Regulatory
Compliance*
REACH SVHC,
FDA 21 CFR
EU 10/2011
REACH SVHC &
FDA 21 CFR
REACH SVHC &
FDA CFR
REACH SVHC &
FDA CFR
Hardness 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A
Overmolded
Substrate
Polypropylene Polypropylene
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Polycarbonate
ABS
PC/ABS
Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural
* Please contact Avient for additional information
HOW CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE VERSAFLEX PKG TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
IN COSMETIC PACKAGING
Chemical compatibility – Versaflex PKG TPEs do
not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate when in
contact with most soaps, lotions, oils, surfactants
and solvents found in cosmetics.
https://www.avient.com/crtm-panels-0
CRTM™ (continuous resin transfer molding) panels are high quality composite sandwich panels with tailored, multi-axial fiber reinforcements, high-fiber volume contents and very low void content.
Laminate skin face-sheets are also available with continuous fiberglass and/or carbon fiber reinforced polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy or custom resins.
This is possible because, unlike a pultrusion process where the resin is applied to the fiber before it enters the die, with CRTM the resin is injected directly into the die for better control of fiber alignment and resin kinetics.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-performance-plastics-signs-isa-sign-expo
SunGard™ Weatherable Polycarbonate Sheet – combines the impact strength of polycarbonate with outstanding UV stability
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-05/Safety goggles - Application snapshot.pdf
S A F E T Y P ROT E C T I O N
B R A N D
S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T
• Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC)
• Flexible and comfortable to wear
• FDA compliant
• Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good
adhesion to PC frame
• Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel
• Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
(TPEs)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/resound-r-pc-phone-case-one-pager-case-study.pdf
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Post-consumer recycled material to reduce carbon
footprint
• Maintain high transparent color even after using recycled
PC
• Stable color range and strict black spot control
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/resound-r-pc-recycled-polycarbonate-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/structural-fiber-reinforced-formulations/short-fiber-reinforced-formulations
Edgetek™ – Amorphous and semi-crystalline base resins
Maxxam™ – Polyolefin base resin
Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/winning-smiles-antimicrobial-additives
Our teams researched the best combination of additive and carrier resin for the application.
Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity.
As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Surround - Respiratory Product Case - Application Snapshot.pdf
I N D U S T R I A L S A F E T Y
O E M
B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G
• Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect
users from electrical shock
• Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning
protocols
• Colorable material to differentiate models
• Achieve target shrink rates
• Injection moldable for high-volume production
• Provided a custom concentrate material for
flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance
• Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper
blending and consistent end-application
performance
• Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw
material supply
Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber
Reinforced Polycarbonate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates
Our experience includes developing color concentrates for PEEK, PEI, PES, PSU, and PPSU resins.
Colorant Chromatics™ PEEK and PEI-Siloxane (SILTEM™ resin) Colorants & Pre-colored Solutions
Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions