Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s reSound™ REC grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries. These injection moldable TPEs can be overmolded to polypropylene (PP) and come in a natural grade that can be easily colored. These reSound REC grades with PCR content offer similar performance properties to traditional TPEs and are suitable for many durable consumer products and grips—such as personal care items, lawn and garden tools, golf clubs, and footwear.

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). PCR grades are formulated with different types of recycled content: ocean plastics; food packaging from a variety of sources (including content that received a No Objection Letter from the U.S. These TPE grades, formulated for consumer applications, can be used in personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, and houseware durables.

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). PCR grades are formulated with different types of recycled content: ocean plastics; food packaging from a variety of sources (including content that received a No Objection Letter from the U.S. These TPE grades, formulated for consumer applications, can be used in personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, and houseware durables.

Several grades of Gravi-Tech materials used for X-ray devices provide radiation shielding performance comparable to that of lead, yet these grades are 37 percent lighter. Other radiation-shielding grades are available that match the density of lead (11 gm/cm3). Broad modulus range, from very flexible to very rigid grades

New reSound OM grades address both goals by leveraging a significant amount of renewable content without compromising the material’s properties.” All grades are formulated for durability, delivering property retention and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs. In addition, the new grades feature easy colorability, a major requirement for applications such as cosmetics packaging, personal care products, and consumer electronics.

These DBDPE-free grades satisfy regulatory and performance demands by using an alternative flame retardant while maintaining UL 44 compliance and comparable performance to traditional Syncure XLPE materials.

Both grades are formulated with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from automotive glass by Shark Solutions. Also announced will be the availability of two new Edgetek™ PKE polyketone (PK) grades with non-halogen flame retardants (NHFRs).  With Edgetek polyketone grades, we offer attractive alternatives to polyamide that can lower carbon footprint.

To obtain information regarding the viscosity of an individual grade, refer to the Product Technical Data Sheet. Some grades, such as OnFlex™ G7700s and G7800s, and Dynaflex™ G7900s contain filler, which reduces their shrinkage. For shrinkage values for specific grades, please refer to the product technical data sheet.

NEW PTFE-Free LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations - These grades extend Avient’s LubriOne™ Formulations portfolio and are made without fluorinated lubricants such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). They are available across multiple polymer systems and provide comparable performance to conventional internally lubricated grades (link to full press release above). Colorant Chromatics™ High-Temperature Colorants - Avient and BASF are now collaborating to offer colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market.

To obtain information regarding the viscosity of an individual grade, refer to the Product Technical Data Sheet. Some grades, such as OnFlex™ G7700s and G7800s, and Dynaflex™ G7900s contain filler, which reduces their shrinkage. For shrinkage values for specific grades, please refer to the product technical data sheet.