TECHNICAL BULLETIN reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Customizable Bio-based TPEs reSound™ BIO TPEs are formulated utilizing between 35 and 60 percent bio-renewable content. Initially available in overmolding grades compatible with PP, all grades are formulated to achieve comparable performance to traditional TPEs. This expertise enables brands to meet sustainability goals while maintaining the mechanical properties of traditional TPEs.

GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English BAYER® T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P • Easy to grip and open • Design requirements: • Raised logo • Specific brand color • Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging • Improved packaging functionality for both user (ergonomic design) and on shelf (better stacking and reduced packaging) • Offered value-add formulation that allowed customer to extend brand differentiation in the market GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Home // Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored. These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.

Home // Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored. These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.

Home // Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored. These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.

Home // Automotive Windshields to Post-Consumer Recycled Content TPEs These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored. These new TPEs contain 25 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from PVB reclaimed from broken automotive windshields and laminated architectural glass.

Polyamides represent the highest polarity in Figure 1. REFERENCES 1. No Nylon Type Nylon description TPE Hardness Aging condition Peel, N/mm / lb / in 1 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 2 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging B 3.2 / 20 3 Capron 8333GHI Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging C 3.3 / 19 4 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 5 Capron 8333GHIHS Glass, impact and heat stabilized 75A Aging A 3.0 / 17 6 Ultramid B3ZG6 Glass and impact 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 18 7 Zytel 70G33L Glass 60A(1) Aging A 3.9 / 22 8 Zytel 408AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.7 / 21 9 Zytel 409AHS Heat stabilized and flow aid 60A(1) Aging A 3.2 / 20 Aging A: nylon substrate conditioned at room temperature and humidity for 4 weeks before TPE overmolding.

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. Testing is on a scale of 1–10 (low-high odor) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. Contact Avient to tap into our expertise and learn more about our specialty TPEs.

Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory requirements for skin contact • Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs capable of meeting the desired feel • Eased production of buckle design with injection moldable solutions Versaflex CL TPEs WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: EEG Wearable manufacturer

VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?