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SPORTS BRAND S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E • Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or silicone • Skin contact safety and UV resistance • Soft texture with a non-sticky feel • Translucent color to help children use it properly and safely • Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance • Providing a 40% more cost-effective system than silicone due to the high production efficiencies of TPEs • Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt response to help customers achieve fast commercialization in both Europe and China Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
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SENSORY EXPERIENCE Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction, Low Friction SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated Formulations, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Scratch and Mar Resistant Additives POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets, Hood Dampers, Seating Systems STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement, Part Consolidation SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base, Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan, Controls EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, Extreme Temperature Performance, Thermal Management, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon Formulations, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations, Engineered Polyketone Formulations, Thermally Conductive Formulations, Chemical Foaming Agents POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood Applications, Electrical Connectors, Battery Assembly Housings, Exterior Trim and Equipment THERMAL MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights, Heat Sinks AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color, Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance, UV Stability SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics, Solid Color Masterbatches POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals, Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance, Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers, Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations, Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma-tech-thermally-conductive-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/custom-pre-colored-specialty-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx