PolyOne developed an ultra-soft version of its GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) approved for food contact and medical applications, and included non-toxic PolyOne colorants.  Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

SHANGHAI – September 11, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services to the healthcare industry, will feature a combined portfolio of polymer formulations, colorants, functional masterbatches, and thermoplastic elastomers at Medtec China 2020 next week.   •    Medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers that help customers to meet the requirements of demanding applications such IV tubing, bags and stoppers.

CHICAGO – At PACK EXPO International 2016 next week, PolyOne is helping brand owners to reach seemingly separate goals – recyclability, functionality and aesthetics – with a single solution: the diverse portfolio of GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for packaging.  Our soft-touch TPEs have been developed to play a key role in the success of consumer products and packaging,” said Michelle Hearn, marketing director, GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne.

Compatible with a broad range of materials, including:  •    Polypropylene •    Polyethylene •    Ionomer-based chemistries •    PVC •    Acrylics •    Engineered thermoplastics Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

Thermoplastic Elastomers | Healthcare , Consumer Products Because low durometer (softer) material is a requirement for this application, the manufacturer considered a switch to a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

Again working in tandem, the Mars Otomotiv engineers and Avient’s technical team were able to alter the mold so it could process the thermoplastic in place of aluminum. The thermal dissipative performance of the thermoplastic heat sink is equivalent to that of aluminum – even for the highest-power HB LED model, which provides 27 total watts in nine HB LEDs.

Surround™ is an electrically conductive, long fiber thermoplastic material formulated specifically to work in critical electronic applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), medical devices, and wire and cable and electrical connectors. The design and lightweighting benefits of thermoplastics with the conductive performance of metal

Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals Lead Replacement Thermoplastics: Trilliant™ XR

Thermoplastic Elastomers | Industrial , Consumer Products , Outdoor The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements.

Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces. With thermoplastic parts, there is rarely a need for secondary processing steps such as coating, welding, drilling or painting.