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Specialized chemistries enable TPEs to adhere to many different plastic substrates, including polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide, and polystyrene, for a seamless and permanent bond.
For the manufacturer of a garden sprayer, a TPE increased usability of the ABS handle by contributing anti-slip performance even when the part is wet.
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Customizable colorants and additives from Avient can help enhance traditional materials for better performance and risk mitigation, while specialty elastomers and thermoplastics offer alternatives to traditional materials, such as silicone or PC/ABS, to meet application-specific or regulatory trends.