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Please see the GLS Technical Datasheet for suggested starting conditions for each TPE.
Mineral oil carriers work well with most of the Dynaflex and Kraton TPE’s.
For specific recommendations regarding the coloring of other TPE’s from GLS, please contact your GLS Representative.
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VIOLET C TPE
DYNAFLEX(TM) G2706-1000-00
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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UV SPLIT PEA GREEN 7745C TPE
DYNAFLEX(TM) G2706-1000-00 SQR05
PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000
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GLS™ TPES
FOR SOFT TOUCH
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
SOFT TOUCH
IS A PACKAGING
DIFFERENTIATOR
You’ve heard it before: Consumers
view packaging as an extension of the
product and their first perception of
value is often based on the look and
feel of the package.
Thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs) are an excellent solution.
GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO POLAR SUBSTRATES
GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING
SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO NON POLAR SUBSTRATES
Dynaflex™
G2711
Dynaflex™
G2780
Dynaflex™
G6713
Dynaflex™
G7960
Versalloy™
XL9045
Versaflex™
CL40
Aesthetics Grippy, 43A
Low tack, 84A
Extra soft, 13A
Rubbery, 60A
& opaque
Matte, 45A
& natural
Grippy, 40A
& water clear
Special
Characteristics
Grippy medical
grade PP & PE OM Extra soft General
purpose
High flow &
fast setup Water clear
Regulatory FDA, EU &
USP VI FDA FDA & EU FDA FDA FDA & EU
Overmolding Polypropylene Polypropylene &
Polyethylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
Versaflex™
CL 2250
Versaflex™
OM 3060
Versaflex™
CE 3120-65
Versaflex™
CE 3620
Versollan™
RU 2205
Aesthetics Grippy, 50A
& clear
Grippy, 59A
& clear
Silky feel, 65A
Silky feel, 65A
Grippy, 65A
Special
Characteristics Clear overmold Clear overmold Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Low compression set
& high flow
Abrasion resistance
& high strength
Regulatory FDA & USP VI FDA & USP VI UL 94 FDA &
ISO 10993-10 —
Overmolding Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
& ABS
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
Polycarbonate,
ABS, Copolyester
& Nylon 12
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Processing Styrenic Block Copolymer TPEs from GLS™
GLS markets styrenic block copolymer TPEs under the trade names of Kraton® and Dynaflex™.
Some Versaflex™ TPEs exhibit similar processing profiles as Kraton and Dynaflex TPEs.
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Processing Styrenic Block Copolymer TPEs from GLS™
GLS markets styrenic block copolymer TPEs under the trade names of Kraton® and Dynaflex™.
Some Versaflex™ TPEs exhibit similar processing profiles as Kraton and Dynaflex TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-tpe-selection
There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates.
Dynaflex
OnFlex
Versaflex CL
Versalloy XL
The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-tpe-selection?rtype[]=1164
There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates.
Dynaflex
OnFlex
Versaflex CL
Versalloy XL
The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.
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GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
GLS™ Solutions
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies - Product Bulletin
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GLS™ TPEs
INJECTION MOLDING GUIDE
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Table of Contents
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1.
The Avient GLS™
product families that include styrenic TPEs are Versaflex™, Dynaflex™, OnFlex, Versalloy™
and Versollan™.
Typical Spiral Flow Lengths for GLS TPEs*
Flow length, in
Series 3 in/sec 5 in/sec
Dynaflex D 13–15 18–20
Dynaflex G 12–22 18–30
Versaflex™ 9–16 13–26
*Spiral flow tests performed using 0.0625 in thickness and 0.375
in width channel at 400°F.