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GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - English BAYER® T P E O V E R M O L D E D C A P • Easy to grip and open • Design requirements: • Raised logo • Specific brand color • Optimize retail shelf space/reduce packaging • Improved packaging functionality for both user (ergonomic design) and on shelf (better stacking and reduced packaging) • Offered value-add formulation that allowed customer to extend brand differentiation in the market GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TPE-1A is translucent and TPE-1B is opaque. TPE-2 TPE-2 materials are opaque and their base chemistries are different from TPE-1. The results confirm that TPE-1A, B and TPE-2B are truly the “universal overmolding TPEs.”

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The adhesion is categorized based on adhesive failure (A)- if no TPE residue is left on the substrate, or cohesive failure (C)- if the failure is in TPE. Design Considerations The material requirements of bondable TPE’s are different from conventional TPE’s and it is the same for designing parts. Prevent the TPE from flashing over areas on the substrate. 4.

Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs. Coloring SBC TPEs have inherently superior color than most other TPEs. Use a lower viscosity TPE.

VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs FOR 5G TRANSPARENCY Rapidly expanding 5G networks are increasing performance requirements across the consumer electronics industry. These 5G transparent TPEs combine the excellent physical properties, aesthetics and UV resistance qualities of traditional TPEs with lower dielectric constant (Dk) and dissipation factor (Df) performance, resulting in an advanced material solution with less signal degradation for next-generation devices. APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Futu re De man d 2050 Supply Chain Cap acity TPE Substrate Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Futu re De man d 2050 Supply Chain Cap acity TPE Substrate 3© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 3. Parts Cost Surplus Stock Carbon Footprint Power Consumption Production Time TPE Benefits TPEs can reduce: TPE Applications TPEs can used to produce: Better grips on instruments Easy branding Easy-to-open pill bottles Needs to Meet Future Growth 2010 TPE Substrate 2030 Futu re De man d 2050 Supply Chain Cap acity TPE Substrate 4© 2020 Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 CASE IN POINT: STOPPERS AND SEPTUMS Versaflex™ HC TPE from Avient offers customers an exceptional alternative to rubber for septums and stoppers. CONCLUSION: HOW CAN TPEs HELP YOU?

Versaflex CE TPEs for 5G Application Bulletin_CN8.26-2 VERSAFLEX™ CE TPEs 实现 5G 信号高速传输 应用公告 主要特性 • • • 为实现信号高速传输和连接提供卓越的介电性 能及较低的信号损耗 与标准 TPEs 相比，具有更低的介电常数（Dk） 和介电损耗（Df） 物理性能优越、耐紫外线、美观 行业&应用 Versaflex™ CE 3140 TPEs 专为手机保护壳研制， 最大限度地减少信号损耗，实现 5G场景中终端设 备的高速连接，为消费者提供无缝使用体验。 分类 Dk @ 40 GHz Df @ 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 标准TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 标准TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G信号通透性能 *兼容5G手机壳的行业基准：2.5 Dk @ 37 GHz 特性 VERSAFLEX CE 3140 标准 TPE 5G毫米波 (mmWave) 频率下的性能 优异 一般 目标介电常数 (