GLS™ TPE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS CHEMICAL RESISTANT SOLUTIONS FOR COSMETIC, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING We’ve developed a line of chemical resistant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that do not discolor, etch, crack or delaminate. Versaflex™ PKG 4345, 4355, 4365 Versaflex™ PKG 4465 Versaflex™ PKG 4570 Versaflex™ PKG 4665 Hardness Shore A 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A Regulatory* • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • EU 10/2011 • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR • REACH SVHC • FDA 21 CFR Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural Overmolding Bonds To Polypropylene Polypropylene Polar substrates Polar substrates Chemical Resistance • #1 for soaps • Low-cost solution for non-polar oils • #2 for soaps • Some oils • #1 for polar & non-polar oils • #1 for non-polar solvents, like isododecane • #2 for non-polar oils • Abrasion resistance * Regulatory compliance is offered for consideration only—limitations apply; please check with product stewardship. Differentiation – Add color and texture to stand out from the competition • Recyclable – TPEs are compatible with most municipal recycle streams • Global Support – Avient is a global supplier with manufacturing and technical support in Europe, Asia and North America To learn more about chemical resistant GLS TPEs for packaging, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (+1.844.428.4368).

Example applications for 20-50 Shore A grades include ergonomic grips, strain relief components, handles, gaskets, and seals. Grades in the 60-90 Shore A durometer range can be used for IV connector caps, diagnostic testing devices, endoscopic caps, and similar applications.  

Table 1 summarizes the physical properties of GLS TPS suitable for overmolding. TPE materials are quantified based on Shore hardness, which is a materials resistance to indenture on a 6.3-mm minimum thickness molded plaque (ASTM D2240). Figure 2 illustrates some common GLS Materials, their supplied hardness, and the relationship between hardness and thickness.

Drying is not typically required for GLS TPEs. 75- 90°F (25- 32°C) Harder grades (> 50 Shore A) will set up faster in the mold compared to very soft grades (< 20 Shore A).

47 Shore A, Natural, colorable solution PP overmolding is a common characteristic of thermoplastic elastomers from GLS. GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

LIQUID COLOR PURPLE 488-30615-1 LIQUID COLOR VIOLET 488-30631-2

LIQUID COLOR PURPLE 488-20160-2 LIQUID COLOR PURPLE 488-20161-2

They can be matched to any color, varied based on processing and performance requirements, and will have a volatility range from < 1% to 5%, and a durometer range of 60 Shore A to 90 Shore A.

> 50 Shore A 40-70 Shore A 5-40 Shore A

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