History PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family.

It is often used in thermoset and thermoplastic applications where the fiber is used as reinforcement.

Types • Multi-filament • Spun Key Features • Excellent flame resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Can withstand short-term heat exposure in temperatures > 1000C • Excellent thermal insulator • Low smoke and combustion toxicity • Very compatible with thermoset & thermoplastic resins Disadvantages • Low tensile strength • Low tensile modulus • Affected by oxidizing acids (i.e.

Thermoplastics offer versatility and a wide range of applications. We believe GLS offers the broadest range of soft-touch thermoplastic elastomers in the industry. Our product portfolio, which we believe to be one of the most diverse in our industry, includes standard and custom formulated high- performance polymer compounds that are manufactured using thermoplastic compounds and elastomers, which are then combined with advanced polymer additive, reinforcement, filler, colorant and/or biomaterial technologies.

Special additives like peroxides, antioxidants, chain extenders, elastomers, colorants and performance modifiers can be added to rPET during processing to achieve these properties and remedy cross-contamination, discoloring or any other impurities.

Thermoplastics offer versatility and a wide range of applications. Garratt worked for DuPont Dow Elastomers, a joint venture of Dupont and Dow (global manufacturers of engineered 13 AVIENT CORPORATION thermoset rubber and thermoplastic elastomer materials) in market development and product management positions, culminating in a regional commercial leadership role for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Our product portfolio, which we believe to be one of the most diverse in our industry, includes specialty formulated high-performance polymer materials that are manufactured using thermoplastic resins and elastomers, which are then combined with advanced polymer additives, reinforcement, filler, colorant and/or biomaterial technologies.

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ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° unidirectional E-glass fiber reinforcements with polyolefin-based resin systems and are available for protection to UL 752 level 3.

Thermoplastics offer versatility and a wide range of applications. Garratt worked for DuPont Dow Elastomers, a joint venture of Dupont and Dow (global manufacturers of engineered thermoset rubber and thermoplastic elastomer materials) in market development and product management positions, culminating in a regional commercial leadership role for EMEA. Our product portfolio, which we believe to be one of the most diverse in our industry, includes specialty formulated high-performance polymer materials that are manufactured using thermoplastic resins and elastomers, which are then combined with advanced polymer additives, reinforcement, filler, colorant and/or biomaterial technologies.

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers are formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges without phthalate plasticizers. NEU™ Custom Capabilities offer engineered thermoplastic material solutions that support patient comfort and clinician sanitary needs. This material, also known as a thermoplastic elastomer, has a soft, grippy feel and is highly colorable.