Known for offering tight seals and reducing vibration and noise, certain thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), like OnFlex™ grades, may be better suited for your particular application than the historically incumbent materials, like general purpose TPEs, thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV), and thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO). INDUSTRY BULLETIN STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41 Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521 Odor • Control • Dry conditions • Wet conditions SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale 1 2 1 Compression Set (23°C) • 22 hours • 70 hours ASTM D395 % 14.4 14.6 Capillary Viscosity • 1341/s • 11170/s ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35 7 HVAC SYSTEMS OnFlex™ LO • Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene • Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX ™ LO ONFLEX™ AF TPE GENERAL PURPOSE TPV TPO Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0 Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $ Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally.

A Beginner’s Guide to TPE There’s a lot of information swirling around the internet about thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and similar materials such as TPU, TPV, and silicone. You may hear people talk about TPVs (thermoplastic vulcanizates) or TPUs (thermoplastic polyurethane) instead of TPEs. In reality, TPVs and TPUs are both types of TPEs, and are two of the most common.

Based on Fortrex™ technology licensed from Cooper Standard, this crosslinkable elastomer offers high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing, and a lighter weight solution when compared to conventional TPVs, silicones, and thermoset rubbers. Barricade solutions are lighter in weight and show improved tear strength over general-purpose TPV and silicone materials.

There's a lot of information swirling around the internet about thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and similar materials such as TPU, TPV, and silicone. You may hear people talk about TPVs (thermoplastic vulcanizates) or TPUs (thermoplastic polyurethane) instead of TPEs. In reality, TPVs and TPUs are both types of TPEs, and are two of the most common.

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AVIENT SOLUTION LEADING EV MANUFACTURER C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Nice surface finish • Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS • Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical resistance (including to ethanediol), and better appearance than the incumbent TPV solution • Eliminated a secondary process through two- shot injection molding with good adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles • Offered quick technical support to accelerate the product development KEY REQUIREMENTS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING LEARN MORE Versaflex™ TPE Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

As an example, in order to bond to engineering thermoplastic, the continuous phase in a TPV has to be modified significantly. Most Dynaflex® (Styrenic block copolymer TPE), Versaflex® (polar modified alloys) and Versalloy® (TPV alloy compounds are suitable for two-shot or insert molding with a polypropylene (PP). TPEs in Table 4 are styrenic materials where as TPVs are the dynamic vulcanizates of polypropylene and EPDM.

AUTOMOTIVE OEM W A T E R P R O O F S E A L O N A C C E S S O R Y P A R T • FDA food contact compliance • Color match to OEM-specified gray • 70 Shore A durometer for overmolding to PP • Scratch and mar resistance • Provided material compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1210 • Supplied both the base resin and at-press colorant to meet OEM specifications • Offered TPV alloy grade that enabled easy processing and durable surface aesthetics • Specified material in North America with design engineers and supplied out of a facility in China to meet production needs Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

VERSAFLEX™ HC MEDICAL TUBING SERIES • Improve extrusion rates, achieve high service temperature performance or increase clarity in medical tubing • Meet biopharmaceutical needs for weldability and minimize extractables during processing VERSALLOY™ HC SERIES • Obtain better flow in long, thin paths and lower shrink rates versus typical TPVs with our alloys, made with Santoprene™ TPV • Color easily and obtain a smooth tactile feel VERSAFLEX™ HC GASKETS & STOPPERS SERIES • Achieve no coring, good puncture and resealability in static stoppers • Meet low COF and low stiction requirements in dynamic seals VERSAFLEX™ CL E SERIES • Increase clarity and flexibility in bags, bottles and films • Mitigate risk with plasticizer-free formulations for film extrusion • Deliver excellent odor & O 2 barrier performance for film extrusion INDUSTRY BULLETIN TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE Versaflex™ HC MT Series Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔ High clarity, without plasticizers Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction Versaflex™ CL E Series Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔ High clarity, without plasticizers; E95 also offers excellent odor & O 2 barrier Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ - Formulated without animal derivatives, excellent colorability, translucent Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ - Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ - Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔ Smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔ ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔ Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔ Standard Healthcare Grades Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔ High clarity, boilable Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔ Versaflex™ OM Series Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔ Color Hardness Specific Gravity Compression Set @ 23°C Compression Set @ 100°C 100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength ISO 10993 USP VI Special Characteristics ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi Mpa ASTM psi ISO Mpa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.

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