– PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers today announced the launch of an overmolding technology based on Versaflex™ VDT thermoplastic elastomer (TPEs), developed for vibration and impact damping applications. Additionally, the PolyOne GLS material is more cost-effective than self-adhesive vibration damping tapes and avoids secondary operations.   Versaflex VDT TPE for overmolding is available in 40 - 60 Shore A hardness levels, and is opaque and colorable.

GLS™ TPE INFANT CARE SOLUTIONS REGULATORY COMPLIANT MATERIALS FOR YOUR BABY CARE PRODUCTS GRADE PRODUCT HARDNESS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE* – FDA, EU, GB Versaflex™ CL2242 Pacifiers Teething 43 Shore A FDA 177.1210 — — Versaflex™ CL2250 Pacifiers Teething 50 Shore A FDA 177.1210 — — Versaflex™ FFC 2882-87 Bottles Food Sets Utensils 87 Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 GB 9685-2008 Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50 Bottles Food Sets Utensils 50 Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 — Dynaflex™ G2701C Bottles Food Sets Utensils 66 Shore A FDA 177.2600 — — Dynaflex™ G6770 Bottles Food Sets Utensils 69 Shore A FDA 177.2600 EU 10/2011 GB 9685-2008 Dynaflex™ G2780C Bottles Food Sets Utensils 84 Shore A FDA 177.2600 — — Dynaflex™ G7600 series Bottles Food Sets Utensils 30A-80 Shore A FDA 177.1210 — — Dynalloy™ GP 7810 & 7820 Bathtubs Bibs Placemats 30A-70 Shore A General FDA — — We believe that the smallest consumers deserve the very best. Better Quality Control – Eliminate the need for many secondary operations required for other materials so that results are controlled and consistent To learn more about GLS TPEs for infant care, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT. Our GLS TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while also adding comfort and enhancing consumer appeal.

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GLS International Inc. is part of GLS Corporation, a world-wide leader in TPEs that is located in McHenry, USA. TPE-1 and TPE- 2 have a hardness of 40-45 and 50-55 Shore A, respectively. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION TPE-1 TPE-1 materials have a shore A hardness at 40-45 Shore A.

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GLS produces standard products ranging in hardness from 3 Shore A (softest) to 95 Shore A (hardest). GLS reports hardness values utilizing the 10 second reading. GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

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This new GLS™ Versaflex™ OM TPE material bonds tightly to nylon substrates to deliver a soft, yet resilient grip for safety, ergonomics and comfort. With a standard Shore A hardness of 60, the material can be customized to other hardness levels to meet specific customer requirements. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

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