Low VOC / FOG Elastomers: OnFlex™ LO low VOC / FOG thermoplastic elastomers reduce VOCs and fogging to help satisfy Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) standards in automotive HVAC components, fasteners / clips, and interior trays Reinforced Polymer Composite Technologies: ComplētTM long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and OnForce™ LFT long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites provide high-strength-to-weight ratios, high dimensional stability and creep / fatigue performance for demanding body and structural components in automotive vehicles and outdoor goods such as ATVs Vibration Damping Technologies: Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomers reduce appliance vibration and ‘walking’ when used in anti-vibration feet for top load washing machines, and can be overmolded to help eliminate secondary processes and reduce cycle time

reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers can help brand owners create sustainable end-user products, with formulations utilizing up to 83% recycled content for consumer and transportation industries. Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics are injection molded composites with structural properties, able to replace metal and lightweight parts. Andrew Donovan, Avient Technology Group Lead, will discuss recycled content thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for automotive interiors at the Circular Economy Summit on Wednesday, November 8, from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Palacio de Iturbide, room 3.  

Airtight housings are molded from Maxxam™ FR non-halogenated flame retardant polymers and overmolded with OnFlex™ non-halogenated, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The OnFlex TPE material serves as an impermeable elastic membrane, reducing air leakage by 95 percent compared to standard electrical installation boxes, and leads to energy savings for Schneider’s customers.

Thermoplastics are viscoelastic materials. Rigid thermoplastic structures are overmoldable with softer thermoplastic elastomers to improve ergonomics or add additional impact protection. As a melt processable material, thermoplastics are reformable and recyclable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................28 3 INTRODUCTION Objective This document provides guidelines for part design, mold design and processing of styrenic block copolymer (SBC) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Coloring SBC TPEs have inherently superior color than most other TPEs. GLS TPEs have lower viscosity (higher flow) than traditional thermoplastics and will leak back easier than other materials.

The result: an ever-expanding portfolio of colorants and additives that are compatible with all thermoplastic processes utilized by the industry, and that combine creativity with production efficiency for our customers. Mevopur products cover the wide range of polymers and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. These include PE, PP, ABS, SAN, PC/ABS, PC, PA6, 66 and 12, cyclic olefins (COP), high performance polymers, and elastomers such as EVA, SEBS, TPU and PEBA.

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS North America Portfolio PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY OVERMOLDING PROCESS FEATURES Appearance Hardness Specific Gravity Food Contact UL 94 Suitable Substrates Injection Extrusion ASTM (Shore) ASTM (D792) reSound™ REC Recycled Content Series VX2800-9003 C Natural 47A 0.94 - - PP ✔ - 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content (PVB from windshields and laminated glass); 1.77 cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) VX2800-9004 C Natural 54A 0.95 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (PVB from windshields and laminated glass) VX2800-0001 I Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content VX2800-0001 I Natural 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PIR content VX2800-0001 C Black 65A 0.89 - - PP ✔ - 25% PCR content (ocean plastics) VX2800-0002 I Black 65A 0.88 - - PP ✔ - 40% PIR content VX2800-0003 C Gray 65A 0.88 ✔ - PP ✔ - 25% PCR/PIR content (food packaging) with application specific FDA rating VX0100-0001 AR I Black 79A 1.05 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - 30% PIR content reSound™ BIO Bio-based Series RS7900-0001 30N Natural 31A 1.00 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 45N Natural 48A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 60N Natural 59A 1.11 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS7900-0001 70N Natural 69A 1.09 - - PP ✔ - 35% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 30N Natural 33A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 45N Natural 49A 0.85 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 60N Natural 63A 0.87 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) RS2800-0001 70N Natural 71A 0.86 - - PP ✔ - 50–60% bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass) reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Series RS0200-9001 80 Natural 80A 0.87 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.40 cradle-to-gate PCF RS0200-9001 60 Natural 60A 0.86 - - PP, LDPE ✔ - -0.03 cradle-to-gate PCF FEATURED TPES FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS CO NSUM ER Avient’s specialty thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are formulated to meet countless performance, application and aesthetic demands. Backed by decades of TPE expertise, our team can help you choose the best polymer for your product or customize a material to meet your specific challenges. Contact Avient to tap into our expertise and learn more about our specialty TPEs.

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