Wear and UV resistance, as well as resistance to dirt and skin oil are also important. Some applications also require resistance to various mild chemicals or oils depending on the environment experienced. Aside from their soft touch, non-slip grip, even in wet environments, TPEs offer good weatherability, good chemical and oil resistance, low temperature flexibility, and good wear resistance.

GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide 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 TPEs for Home Appliances

NAME DESCRIPTION TARGET MARKETS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 OnFlex™ Part of Avient’s portfolio of specialty TPEs, OnFlex materials are designed to meet and withstand the rigor and durability of various industrial applications. Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Wire & Cable High heat resistance Automotive approved grades Excellent compression set Flame resistant grades Excellent weatherability reSound™ OM Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers reSound™ OM TPEs are based on biopolymers derived from sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50 percent bio-renewable content Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Sustainably resourced Recycled content Bio derived content Strength and durability Impact resistance Pre-color solutions reSound™ R Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers* reSound™ R VX post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end- user products, with formulations utilizing 25 and 40 percent recycled content. Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Appliance Clear and heat resistant TPEs Ultra clear grades Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 shore OO FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades NSF and UL listings Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS * Commercially available in North America only NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1 ECCOH™ Polyolefin Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, zero halogen (LSFOH) Cross-linkable grades Chemical, oil, and gel resistant Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high speed processing Compatible with Avient additives and color masterbatches FireCon™ CPE, CPE Alloy Low and medium voltage cable jacketing Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance Oil resistance RoHS grades available Maxxam™ FR PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications Halogen-free flame retardant grades available Maxxam™ SY Foamable PP co-polymer Easy processing Variety of final densities available Syncure™ XLPE High performance moisture cure technology UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1 Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS To learn more, please visit avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex™ HC and Versaflex HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): These specialty TPE formulations offer versatile and customizable performance for medical and biopharmaceutical tubing, device overmolds, and injection molded applications. Available in a variety of durometers and performance characteristics, the product family includes grades formulated without animal derivatives and a bio-based Versaflex HC BIO BT218 formulation developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing (excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of leachables and extractables) with a lower carbon footprint than traditional Versaflex HC TPE or silicone alternatives.

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OnFlex™ TPE for Low VOC Odor Solutions, engineered to improve vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) and reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for HVAC applications.

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GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BRAND G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P • Soft touch feel • Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate • Non-blooming surface finish • Replaced leather with a TPE to improve production efficiency through overmolding • Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone, giving the customer the choice of more sustainable grip material • Offered durable solution with good wear resistance and excellent chemical and oil resistance Versaflex CE TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TPE Quick Facts • How are TPEs made? TPEs: The Basics What are TPEs? Additionally, thermoset materials can have more chemical and oil resistance, so they may be more suitable than TPEs for applications such as a part under the hood of a car.