TPE Knowledge Base Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs. Generally, SEBS TPEs have higher shrinkage and are more anisotropic than SBS TPEs.

Think TPEs TPE benefits include: In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.

Think TPEs TPE benefits include: In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.

PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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Versaflex - CPAP tubing film CPAP TUBING C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M • Replacement for polyolefins • Good spring-back • Bondable cuffs • Clear & clean look • Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube • No noticeable odor • FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible • Provided TPE solution to meet market expectations for improved user comfort & aesthetics • Reduced tube noise and improved drape compliance with new material solution versus polyolefins • Offered solution with improved thermal properties to combat humidity Versaflex™ CL2250 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PHONE CASE BRAND C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S • Optically clear • Non-yellowing • Good stain resistance • Bondable to PC • Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength • Collaborated on application and technical services to help ensure end product maintained optical clarity when texture was added • Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap • Coordinated across multiple regions for supply continuity and technical support to serve customer’s global needs Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN OEM & TIER 2 MOLDER C U P H O L D E R M A T • Low odor material • Excellent surface finish • Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties and lower density than previous solution with a specialty TPE grade • Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including soft touch and low gloss finish • Offered global support and production capabilities to allow molder to source the grade globally OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?