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.

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.

More design options TPEs have excellent overmold adhesion to common polycarbonate substrates, opening up the opportunity to add interesting features that you may not be able to achieve with silicone.

Pultrusion is the process of impregnating and curing fibers in a resin system to form a rigid rod. Resin impregnated fibers are chemically cured with thermal or ultraviolet energy to form a highly crosslinked thermoset matrix. Common resins include MDPE, HDPE, PVDF, PVC and Nylon.

Bottles and closures have traditionally been made using virgin resin. Injection and fill pressures will be different with PCR versus virgin resin due to viscosity inconsistencies of the PCR  Incorporating PCR into closures is reported to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 71% over the use of virgin resin¹.

40% Glass-Filled Resin However, Avient has overcome this challenge and achieved vibrant colors like any other resin. Scratch and mar performance is average but not as good as some engineered nylon 6 or 66 resins.

40% Glass-Filled Resin However, Avient has overcome this challenge and achieved vibrant colors like any other resin. Scratch and mar performance is average but not as good as some engineered nylon 6 or 66 resins.

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.

Colorant and additive masterbatches created with virgin resin, however, means a package does not reach the full 100% PCR goal.  Replaces virgin resin, reducing total energy consumption and limiting emissions* Add antistatic and UV protection to products built from biodegradable resins.

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