The new formulations are Avient’s first PCR-containing TPE technology developed primarily for overmolding polycarbonate (PC), acrylic butadiene styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS blends in applications from consumer electronics, cosmetics packaging, and personal care items to power tools and toys. They offer a performance property profile, including adhesion, surface quality, and soft touch feel, comparable to prime TPEs without recycled content. Our new reSound REC family of PCR-based TPEs addresses these challenges and reflects Avient’s firm commitment to sustainability and accelerating the transition towards circularity.”

Based on earlier successful projects, the OEM design team turned to Avient for a selection of suitable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate. TPEs that are ideal for healthcare, consumer goods and cutting-edge electronics such as wearables

Based on earlier successful projects, the OEM design team turned to Avient for a selection of suitable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate. TPEs that are ideal for healthcare, consumer goods and cutting-edge electronics such as wearables

Avient's Toolkits for TPEs and Specialty Engineered Materials reSound™ REC Recycled-Content TPEs reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs (Chinese)

Soft touch TPEs for over molded caps to help your consumers open your products more easily TPE liners for metal crown closures A closurelogic aluminum cap with a TPE liner keeps the taste of mineral water as fresh as the mountain springs in Italy

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reSound™ R recycled content thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs): Developed to help brand owners create more sustainable end-user products, these formulations utilize 9 to 83 percent recycled content from post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) sources. reSound™ OM bio-based TPEs: Based on biopolymers derived from sugarcane, all grades utilize 35 to 50 percent bio-based content, and are formulated to deliver varying hardness levels, favorable property retention, and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs.

Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics Versaflex™ Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint TPEs

GLS TPEs for Automotive HVAC Seals: improves driver and passenger safety and comfort with industry-leading TPE technology that has been proven to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for heating / ventilation / air conditioning applications.