https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-hardness
Flexural modulus measures the materials’ resistance to bending, and hardness measures the materials’ resistance to penetration.
Creep resistance and tensile strength are also directly related.
Generally, higher hardness materials have better abrasion resistance.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consumer-electronics-and-tpes
Chemical resistance
UV resistance
Abrasion resistance
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consumer-electronics-and-tpes?ind[]=21537
Chemical resistance
UV resistance
Abrasion resistance
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consumer-electronics-and-tpes?rtype[]=1164
Chemical resistance
UV resistance
Abrasion resistance
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-non-blooming-tpes-consumer-electronics
In terms of material advantages, these Versaflex grades are proven to provide a superior combination of stain resistance and UV resistance compared to benchmark soft-touch overmolding materials.
Excellent UV and stain resistance
Resists abrasion and scratching
https://www.avient.com/news/explore-ballistic-panels-enhanced-security-solutions-avient-gsx-2024
Avient will highlight its portfolio of ballistic-resistant panels at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Show in Orlando from September 23 to 25, 2024
They are available for protection up to UL 752 levels 1, 2, & 3 test standards for ballistic resistance.
Explore Avient’s website for ballistic-resistant composite panels to learn more.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/in-house-plastisol-program-bulletin.pdf
PROGRAM BULLETIN
HOW AVIENT CAN HELP
SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY
The supply for PVC dispersion resin can be volatile.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=752
030BU551 PVC CC
030TN463 PVC CC
030GY516 PVC CC
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/bergadur-polyester-formulations
Strong and Resistant
Good chemical and heat resistance
Low friction and good abrasion resistance
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consumer-electronics-and-tpes?ind[]=6596
Chemical resistance
UV resistance
Abrasion resistance
