Achieve density reduction without compromising performance with improved dispersion How can you capitalize on trends toward high-performance buildings, healthier living spaces, waste reduction, and elegant outdoor living spaces? Achieve density reduction without compromising performance with improved dispersion

– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation. The Versaflex CE family of TPEs provides consumer electronics brands new solutions for unique design, performance and aesthetics. Key performance characteristics include: haptics, such as a silky smooth feel; strong chemical and UV light resistance for long-term durability; and vibration-damping qualities to enhance device performance and end user comfort.

Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics: High-performance formulations with excellent chemical resistance and durability for medical device enclosures. Functional performance additives that are now certified include antimicrobials, surface energy modifiers, content protection additives, and dimensional and physical property modifiers. Resilience™ HC Rigid Vinyl: Offers excellent moldability and surface finish, withstands a broad range of disinfectants, and provides required flammability and UV performance.  

As a result, this material is an excellent alternative to prime nylon in many industries and applications, including automotive, outdoor high performance and industrial. reSound™ OM (overmolding) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) utilize between 40 and 50 percent bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane, and offer hardness levels and performance comparable to standard TPEs. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic

They offer comparable performance to virgin nylon grades, including high strength, durability, impact resistance, and weather resistance. These formulations can be combined with a wide range of reinforcements, modifiers, and fillers to enhance performance requirements and can be tailored to provide chemical resistance and flame retardancy.   By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable.

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables high-performance material solutions for customers across various sectors, including personal protective equipment, sports equipment, and industrial applications.   Dyneema® Diamond Technology offers unmatched cut resistance, lightweight performance, and exceptional strength as part of a vast product portfolio of breakthrough material solutions. Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

Geon BIO materials are formulated with PolyOne’s plant-based reFlex™ 300 plasticizer,” said James Stephenson, director, Global Marketing, Geon Performance Materials. This creates a truly non-phthalate flexible vinyl that performs at levels equal to or better than materials containing petroleum-based plasticizers. At last, customers can avoid compromising performance to meet regulatory and sustainability objectives.”

Geonä Bold Alloys: formulated for exceptional weathering performance and color hold for dark outdoor building applications Plenstarä Vinyl Grades: designed for plenum applications and engineered to meet performance needs for telecommunication cables Geonä CPVC: combines inherent flame resistance and chemical resistance with elevated temperature performance for many industrial applications

PolyOne has developed new Geon™ Bold vinyl materials with dark, rich colors that stand up to the elements, especially heat build up, without losing their intensity or performance. Consumers, designers and architects are increasingly designing stylish outdoor living spaces and home exteriors that demand durability and require low maintenance,” said James Stephenson, director, global marketing, Geon Performance Materials. In response,manufacturers want to expand their color palettes while maintaining high weathering performance.

Kevin White As an inventor," White said, "handing over your initial idea to a designer is like handing over your child and asking them to take it to college graduation. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic