Homepage // News Center // PolyOne OnFlex™ LO TPEs Awarded for Low VOC Technology that Improves the Automotive Interior Experience OnFlex LO, PolyOne’s newest ground-breaking TPE technology, reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by up to 50 percent versus existing TPEs, and minimizes fogging and odor in interior automotive components. While our existing TPEs lead the industry in low emissions performance, we continue to innovate and anticipate future demands and stricter requirements.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Extends Recycled TPE Portfolio with Grades Containing up to 60% Recycled Content, Supporting Global Customers Avient’s new reSound™ REC GP 7820 TPE grades highlighted at Fakuma 2024 can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools The new reSound REC GP 7820 TPE grades are available in hardnesses ranging from 40 – 80 Shore A.

When closurelogic turned to Avient for material selection help, the team developed a GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) based on a stable, low migration TPE with a lower processing temperature compared to competitive TPEs, thus resulting in even fewer volatiles. Lined with TPE, closurelogic caps have outstanding tightness for sealability of both one-way and refillable bottles, while maintaining good removal torque. Avient offers GLS TPE cap liner formulations that are suitable for aqueous, acidic and low alcohol beverages processed under ambient, pasteurized or hot fill conditions.

Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics As consumers are becoming more health- conscious, there’s a steady increase in the demand for functional, lightweight, and comfortable fitness clothing that is also visually appealing. Compared to TPU adhesive films and traditional glue, these new TPE solutions can deliver a seamless and strong adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics, enabiling a uniform thickness and overall appearance for an athletic, close-fitting, and non-bruising finish. Versaflex TF Adhesive TPEs offer easy processing and shaping, and can also be custom-colored and cost-efficiently laser-cut.

IMPROVE FINISH AND PERFORMANCE CHEMICALLY COMPATIBLE TPES FOR COSMETIC PACKAGING Functionality and differentiation are key when designing cosmetic packaging. Ability to add surface texture – Our injection molded TPEs are easily processed in commonly used, complex molds. Simpler production process – Overmolding Versaflex PKG TPEs is an effective method for simplifying a two-step process into a single step

reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs – AF 7210 Series Recycled TPEs for Automotive Interiors Sustainability continues to be a key driver in the automotive industry. They provide comparable performance to virgin TPEs, with good UV stability and meet vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) standards for odor and fogging. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Contains 51–59% recycled content, with a minimum of 37% from PCR sources, including closed-loop feedstock • Provides comparable performance to virgin TPEs - Good UV stability - Meets VIAQ standards for odor and fogging • Supports compliance with the ELV Directive • Provides a more sustainable alternative to virgin TPE grades and supports a reduction in product carbon footprint (PCF) • Can be injection molded and overmolded onto PP KEY APPLICATIONS The reSound REC TPEs – AF 7210 series has been developed for use in automotive interior applications such as cup holder mats, phone charging mats, peddle covers, boot/trunk lining, HVAC flaps and other center console parts.

Homepage // News Center // Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.     CLEVELAND – July 10, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation announced the availability of its newest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

Homepage // News Center // Pump Up the Volume on Portable Audio Speakers With New Versaflex™ TPEs from PolyOne Our new Versaflex™ CE TPE grades combine durable aesthetics with extreme protection from outdoor environments. ™ TPEs vs.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Specialty TPE Material Enables OEMs to Meet Skin Sensitivity Testing Requirements McHENRY, Ill. – 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.

GLS™ TPE AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENABLE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE WITH TPEs FOR FASTENERS AND CLIPS The average length of vehicle ownership is on the rise, placing greater demands on all elastomeric materials to maintain long-term sealing performance in fasteners and clips. OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise. ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG Applications Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Fasteners/ Clips Defining Characteristic High temperature sealing performance Ambient temperature sealing performance High temperature sealing performance Ambient temperature sealing performance Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml Physical Properties Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m Compression Set 73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35% 158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66% 212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85% Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide Processing Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion Injection Molding/ Extrusion HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS • Low compression set – coupled with good stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are designed to maintain a good seal over time and reduce noise generated by vibration • High temperature performance – Avient automotive TPEs provide good sealing performance in temperatures up to 100°C/212°F • Bonding performance - strong chemical bond to polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyamide • Process flexibility - grades can be both injection molded and extruded • Easy to color - can be colored at the machine • Reduced production steps - some grades do not require pre-drying • Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory requirements • Single source supply – we can streamline your supply chain with the ability to provide polymer colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoplastic elastomers from a single source • Global support - we provide production, technical, and commercial support in locations convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe, and Asia To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).