https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-appoints-uniflon-performance-additives-colorant-chromatics-distributor-brazil
Based in São Paulo and established in 1995, Uniflon Performance Additives is a producer and distributor of specialty, high-temperature technologies to the Brazilian thermoplastics market with exports to North America, Europe and other countries in South America.
https://www.avient.com/news/breakthrough-automotive-exterior-design-features-specialty-polyone-color-and-additive-system
The air-filled Airbump panels, manufactured from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/SEM Asia Product Selection Guide.pdf
We’re ready to meet all of your supply needs for engineered polymer formulations and thermoplastic elastomers. • Abrasion resistance • High performance for consumer electronics applications MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD SUBSTRATE DENSITY (g/cm3) PROPERTY KEY CHARACTERISTIC Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 65A Natural/ Black PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.15 Soft touch, silky feel and good abrasion performance Silky feeling Versaflex™ CE 3130-70 70A Natural PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.04 Silky feel, long-term life, excellent abrasion resistance, performed UV and stain resistance, chemical resistance Non-blooming Versaflex™ CE 3130-80 80A Natural PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.08 Silky feel, good abrasion performance and UV resistance Non-blooming Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 70A Clear PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.08 Excellent UV resistance, blue jean stain resistance Super UV resistance, blue jean resistance Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 80A Clear PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.15 Excellent UV resistance, blue jean stain resistance Excellent UV resistance Versaflex™ CE 3140-65 65A Natural PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.00 Excellent abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, silky feel 5G transparent Versaflex™ CE 3140-90 90A Natural PC, ABS, Copolyester 1.01 Excellent abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, silky feel 5G transparent VIBRATION DAMPING ELASTOMERS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD SUBSTRATE DENSITY (g/cm3) Versaflex™ VDT 4201-35N 35A Natural PP 1.00 Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B 40A Black PP 1.00 Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A Natural Nylon 1.09 Versaflex™ XP 5130 -65 65A Natural PC/ABS 1.03 Versaflex™ CE 3310-80 80A Clear PC/ABS 1.15 Thermoplastic elastomers that dampen vibrations via energy transfer • Excellent vibration damping performance (reduce noise/shaking) • Adhesion to various plastics PC, PC/ABS, ABS, PP • Colorable and translucent grades available • Effective in thin films HEALTHCARE TPEs Avient has performance-grade materials that are compliant with USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5. MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD SUBSTRATE DENSITY (g/cm3) APPLICATIONS Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A Natural PP/PE 0.89 Resealing, Elastomeric closures for injection Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A Black PP 1.01 Syringe Plungers Versaflex™ HC MT224 75A Clear PP 0.89 Medical tubing Versaflex™ HC BT218 67A Translucent — 0.89 Weldable biopharmaceutical tubing Versaflex™ CL 2242 43A Clear PP 0.89 Overmolding for ergonomics Versaflex™ CL 2250 50A Clear PP 0.89 Overmolding for ergonomics Versaflex™ OM 1040X 40A Natural/Black PC/ABS OM 0.92 Overmolding for ergonomics Versaflex™ OM 3060 60A Clear PC/ABS OM 0.90 Overmolding for ergonomics FOOD GRADE TPEs Thermoplastic elastomer suitable for use in contact with food • Made without bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, or heavy metals; select grades compliant with FDA, EU10/2011 and China GB4806 • Resists bites and tears; many are tested and safe to use in microwaves and dishwashers • Can be overmolded to provide a soft touch grip and customized to specific comfort requirements including vibration and noise reduction • Can be injection molded and overmolded right onto a substrate including PP, ABS, etc
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/AVIENT_TPEs and LSR eBook.pdf
ANNUAL GROWTH FORECAST Source: Smithers report The Future of Thermoplastic Elastomers to 2024 and Ceresana Market Study: Silicones 3rd. Edition 2019 THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS (TPEs) are a diverse family of rubber-like materials that can be repeatedly melt-processed. This defines TPE as a thermoplastic polymer material. 6.2% 3.9% SILICONESTPEs Let’s Compare INTRODUCTION WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
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We can help you discover firsthand how our broad range of specialty thermoplastics, additives, colorants and services, coupled with considerable experience and insights, can support your company’s efforts. Rethink light weighting with a bio-derived reinforced formulation providing enhanced performance over traditional materials at a fraction of the weight - Natural fiber reinforced thermoplastics Rethink light weighting with a bio-derived reinforced formulation providing enhanced performance over traditional materials at a fraction of the weight - Natural fiber reinforced thermoplastics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/onflex-s-garden-hose-hand-grip-case-study.pdf
TPE HEIGHTENS PRODUCT IMPACT AND PROFITABILITY CASE STUDY: ONFLEX-S™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. To provide a secure grip for safety and usability, the company planned to overmold a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) onto the handle and other selected areas of the sprayer. THE IMPACT With its enhanced processability, OnFlex-S K 65A-3E1709 thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-tpe-contact-lens-case-case-study.pdf
CUSTOM TPE RESOLVES A STICKY SITUATION FOR CONTACT LENS CONTAINER CASE STUDY: VERSAFLEX™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. Because low durometer (softer) material is a requirement for this application, the manufacturer considered a switch to a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Hoyt VITALPOINT Grip Case Study.pdf
案例分析:VERSAFLEX™ SOFT-TOUCH THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. They presented Hoyt with a variety of options and suggested Avient’s Versaflex™ soft-touch thermoplastic elastomer as a material solution.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/gls-acqua-plose-case-study.pdf
案例分析:GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR ACQUA PLOSECha lle ng e A cc ep te d. When closurelogic turned to Avient for material selection help, the team developed a GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) based on a stable, low migration TPE with a lower processing temperature compared to competitive TPEs, thus resulting in even fewer volatiles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Cesa Laser Marking Additives for Transportation Industry Bulletin.pdf
INDUSTRY BULLETIN Cesa™ Laser Marking Additives for the Transportation Industry Many thermoplastic automotive parts require a permanent marking, and laser marking is among the most efficient means to do so. Cesa Laser Marking Additives can be used with thermoplastics commonly used in vehicles including: • PP • PC/ABS • Polyamide • Polyacetal (POM) WHY SELECT LASER MARKING?