https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gls-tpes-with-antimicrobial-technologies-product-bulletin.pdf
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
This specialty line of GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers
has imbedded antimicrobial additives that inhibit
bacterial growth by 99.9% or more (log 3) and resist
fungal growth to protect molded plastic parts.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Protects finished part by inhibiting microbial
and fungi growth
• Extends useful life of finished TPE parts by
controlling deterioration caused by mildew
or mold fungus
• Increases product durability, preserves surface
integrity, and minimizes odors
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Suitable for high-touch surfaces and applications,
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial technologies add
value in the consumer, packaging and automotive
markets.
PRODUCT BULLETIN
VERSAFLEX™ GP
2810-40N AM
VERSAFLEX™ CE
3120-65* AM
ONFLEX™ LO
7120-45 AM
Applications Personal care grips
Consumer packaging
Consumer electronics
Charging stations
HVAC seals
Cup holder mats
Color Natural Natural Natural
Durometer, Shore A 45 66 45
Specific Gravity
(kg/m3) 0.87 1.14 1.13
Tensile Strength
(PSI) 650 1200 585
Elongation % 700 600 685
Modulus @ 300%
|(PSI) 260 585 300
Injection Moldable Yes Yes Yes
OM Substrate PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS, COPE PP
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
*UL listing does not apply; testing can be completed if required by the customer
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https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-helps-schneider-electric-satisfy-global-demand-affordable-sustainable-light-and-power
PolyOne’s GLS Versaflex™ TPE was selected for several functional components in Schneider Electric’s Mobiya™ TS 120, a portable, solar-powered LED lamp that combines lighting and mobile phone charging.
Versaflex TPE is ideally suited for the demanding environments in which Mobiya is used, providing an ideal combination of usability, durability, and aesthetics.”
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/news/gobie®-h2o-boosts-competitive-advantage-filtered-water-bottle-polyone
GOBIE overmolds GLS Versaflex™ TPE material on the bottle’s patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, non-slip base and finger-loop to deliver a comfortable non-slip grip, attractive aesthetics and a strong bond for durability.
Caption: The GOBIE® H2O drinking bottle uses GLS Versaflex™ TPE material and specialty colorants from PolyOne for its patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, nonslip base, and finger loop.
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-gls-thermoplastic-elastomers-antimicrobial-technology-protects-against-microbial-growth
In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives can help extend a product’s useful life, which results in a reduced need to replace it.
GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-home-appliances-product-bulletin.pdf
GLS™ TPE
MAJOR HOME APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS
ENHANCE APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE
WITH TPEs FOR ANTI-VIBRATION FEET
In the highly competitive home appliance market,
brands are driving to differentiate products with
enhanced performance attributes.
GLS TPEs are
designed to help you stand out from your competitors
with reduced appliance movement and noise.
VERSAFLEX™ VDT
4202-40B
DYNAFLEX™
G7940-1
Application Anti-Vibration Feet Anti-Vibration Feet
Defining Characteristic Vibration Damping Good Processability
Compression Set Low Compression Set Low Compression Set
Tactile Feel Grippy Feel Soft Touch, Rubbery Feel
Coloring Black Natural
Hardness 40 Shore A 40 Shore A
Processing Injection Molding Injection Molding
Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene
HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN HOME APPLIANCE
ANTI-VIBRATION FEET
• Reduced appliance movement and noise –
vibration damping technology reduces
movement and noise of the appliance
when in use
• Resistance to wear and tear – TPEs are proven
to maintain their shape and resist tears with
low compression set
• Better performance and function – increase
design freedom with material selection
flexibility
• Improved processability – boost efficiency
with injection molding processing and reduce
overall production cycle time
and costs
• Reduced number of part defects – eliminate
secondary operations to achieve consistent
and controlled results
To learn more about GLS TPEs home
appliances, visit www.avient.com or call
+1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-specialty-tpe-material-enables-oems-meet-skin-sensitivity-testing-requirements
– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation.
Caption: Conceptual design for a “smart” watch incorporates Versaflex™ CE in the wrist band.
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/news/demanding-applications-new-polyone-tpe-nylon-grips-improves-oil-and-abrasion-resistance
This new GLS™ Versaflex™ OM TPE material bonds tightly to nylon substrates to deliver a soft, yet resilient grip for safety, ergonomics and comfort.
Versaflex OM also allows for lower processing temperatures to achieve superior bond strength.
Caption: Products from tool grips to suitcase handles can benefit from superior oil and abrasion resistance with Versaflex OM TPE for nylon.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/tpes-for-healthcare-industry-bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ & Versalloy™ Specialty Engineered Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications
Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions for demanding healthcare applications,
Avient has performance-grade materials that are approved for USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING SERIES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Meet
biopharmaceutical
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys, made
with Santoprene™
TPV
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC MT Series
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizersVersaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aestheticsVersalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO
10993 USP VI Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-solutions?rtype[]=1164
Versaflex™ OM 6059-9 – High flow nylon overmold
Versaflex™ OM 6200 – High bond strength
PP overmolding is a common characteristic of thermoplastic elastomers from GLS.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=3417
Versaflex BIO 5500-40 translucent amber
VERSAFLEX(TM) OM 6059-9 BLACK
GLS 345-095 BLUE