The driving force behind the popularity of TPEs is point-of-purchase sales. Tool manufacturers are able to enhance Page 14 July 19, 2007 sales by providing attractive designs that are only available from soft, colorable, thermoplastic elastomer overmolds. Handb 4 About Authors: Krishna Venkataswamy is the Director of Research and Development, Rajesh Varma is Application evelopment Manager and Walter Ripple is the Director of Marketing for the Thermoplastics Elastomers Division of GLS Corporation, 833, Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 D Thermoplastic Elastomers for Overmolding Applications The growth of the thermoplastic elastomers continues over the last three decades and the projections are very optimistic3.

PHTHALATES FACTS PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN IN THE HUMAN BODY Research has shown that after entering the body, phthalate are broken down into metabolites within minutes and pass out quickly in urine.2 PHTHALATE EXPOSURE IS CONSIDERED LOW Despite the fact that phthalates are used in a wide range of products, human exposure from all sources is considered to be extremely low.2 PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE Flexible vinyl tubing does not react with most medications, allowing for reliable administration of drugs, while flexible vinyl bags prevent blood contamination and extend shelf life of the blood.3 PHTHALATES ARE REGULATED Based on earlier studies, a few specific phthalates have been banned for use in toys or other items for sale to children under twelve to reduce risk of overexposure through hand-to- mouth behaviors. 1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

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OnCap™ Anti-fog Additives Fog formation on food packaging frustrates consumers, can lead to product spoilage, and ultimately hinders sales. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent lot-to-lot and within-lot consistency for high-quality homogeneous black shades • Easy processing and support of a long-lasting spin pack lifetime • Fastness properties and specification tolerances on par with high-end products on the market • Standard and bluish undertones available in high pigment loadings for an efficient and competitive coloration package • Can be combined with additives into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Compliance with global, regional, and local standards and regulations* RECOMMENDED USE • In most cases, the concentrate is added directly to the resin using gravimetric or volumetric dosing units; for some processes, the concentrate can be added via a side stream extruder (direct spinning) • The recommended dosages are from 3% for the typical automotive, technical, and carpet applications and up to 6% for apparel, footwear, and home textile yarns * Contact your local sales representative for more information on regulatory compliance PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

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