Thermoplastics are used in various applications, including PP, PS, ABS, copolyester, SAN, PC etc.. For example, a TPE that can bond to PC does not bond to PP, vice versa. The failure mode is cohesive on PP and adhesive on all other substrates.

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). FDA); oil; or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) from windshields and laminated building glass supplied by Shark Solutions.

Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound™ REC TPEs utilize 9-83% recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP). FDA); oil; or polyvinyl butyral (PVB) from windshields and laminated building glass supplied by Shark Solutions.

Edgetek™ BIO Natural Filled Polymer Formulations Gordon Glass™ Archery Bow Limbs Long Glass Fiber Reinforcement

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Incorporates a minimum of 95% post-consumer recycled PET resin and 58% glass fiber • Available in unidirectional tape, 2-layer X-ply™ and 3-layer tri-ply laminates • Excellent bondability to other materials via thermal lamination or adhesives • Impact and corrosion resistant • Improved carbon footprint vs. traditional polyester-based composite tape APPLICATIONS Recycled content unidirectional tapes and laminates are well-suited for applications that benefit from the light weight, high strength, and impact resistance of continuous glass fiber reinforced rPET including: • Commercial vehicles • Trailers • Structural automotive applications • Consumer electronics and accessories • Outdoor sporting equipment and adventure gear PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. KEY CHARACTERISTICS GRADE NAME AREAL WEIGHT lb/ft2 NOMINAL THICKNESS in TENSILE MODULUS ksi FLEXURAL STRENGTH ksi COMMENTS > 95% PCR* recycled PET resin, 58% glass fiber Polystrand™ R 5840B 0.0903 0.09 4400 ~80 Equivalent to standard PETG, APET; Black * Resin source is 100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, but overall recycled content may vary based on color, additives, etc. TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Continuous fiber-reinforced composites comparison: recycled PETG, virgin PETG and APET resin systems with 58% glass fiber reinforcement CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARISON TO ALTERNATIVES Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cradle-to-gate production Polystrand R 5840B made with rPET has a lower carbon footprint than traditional polyester-based products; 44% lower than PETG and 31% lower than APET. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 RPET PETG APET kg C O 2e /k g pr od uc t

XRU-1796 PFA P62X 15% PTFE FILLED PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

EZ FILL 561 W/THERMAL P. PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

FILLED PURPLE #3 PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

M3243 Yellow (filled) PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

There is also a shift from polypropylene (PP) to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) closures, where post-consumer resin is more readily available. Injection and fill pressures will be different with PCR versus virgin resin due to viscosity inconsistencies of the PCR