https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-processing
The most commonly GLS recommended color concentrates are based on polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-staples/everyday-essentials/infant-child-products
Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/water
Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/beverage-packaging-dairy
Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel
https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/outdoor-recreation/exercise-fitness
Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments and provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/tpe-faqs
Polyurethanes (TPU's)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&all=1
Colorants & Additives for Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Wire & Cable Applications
NEUSoft™ TPU
OnForce™ PA 6/6, PP and TPU compounds and processing conditions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
NEW at Avient
In 2022, we expanded our portfolio of sustainable solutions, including:
Complet™ REC solutions provide long fiber-reinforced composites are now available in recycled
nylon and TPU formulations
Polystrand™ R continuous fiber thermoplastic composites enables lighter weight reinforcement
with recycled PET
Edgetek™ PKE NHFR formulations are polyketone grades with non-halogen flame retardants
specifically designed for electric vehicle components, including connectors
Paint replacement technologies, including Artisan™ ABS portfolio and Molded-In Color Metallic
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents enable reduced part weight without compromising
performance
Automotive OEM Lowers Carbon
Footprint With Avient
The Challenge
An automotive OEM was looking to increase the use of
sustainable materials for various vehicle parts in order to
make progress towards achieving their sustainability goals
and net zero emissions targets.