TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics Rajesh Varma, Applications Development Manager Dan Liu, Materials Scientist Walter Ripple, Director of Marketing Krishna Venkataswamy, Director of Research and Development Abstract Demands continue to increase in various consumer applications for ergonomically designed products. To enhance the performance in the end use application and marketability of such consumer products the use of a thermoplastic elastomers as an overmold, onto the engineering plastic has continued to grow. The market trends in combination with the innovative molding techniques have available has placed a high demand on thermoplastic elastomer suppliers to produce compounds capable of bonding to the different engineering plastics available.

FlexSpring can replace existing insoles in athletic shoes currently on the market, or they can be integrated into the athletic shoe manufacturing process as part of the midsole.

Cable constructions using FireCon CPE formulations are suitable for the following UL Standards: UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables UL 44 - Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable UL 62 - Flexible Cords and Cables UL 1277 - Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fiber Members UL 2250 - Instrumentation Tray Cable KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Retains flexibility at temperatures below 0°C • Resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, fuels and chemical solvents • Excellent balance of physical properties • Suitable for VW1 and tray cable rated applications • Available in UV resistant grades • Available in custom colors MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS • Oil, gas and petroleum applications • Tray cable • Industrial cable • Low-voltage power cables • Medium-voltage power cables • Control cables • VW1 applications PRODUCT BULLETIN To learn more about FireCon CPE jacketing solutions, contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com FIRECON™ CPE 30-33 RoHS CPE 37-36 RoHS CPE 37-31 RoHS CPE 37-31 RoHS Natural Specific Gravity 1.31 1.38 1.39 1.39 MFI (190°C, 21.6 Kg) 15 22.4 34.3 34 Durometer Hardness 39D 31D 34D 34D Tensile Strength, PSI 1,499 2,200 2,096 1,800 Tensile Elongation (%) 350 300 325 300 UL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90 LOI (% Oxygen) 30 37 37 37 Brittleness Temperature °C -33 -36 -31 -31 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS ECCOH XL 8148 solutions have been developed specially for use in photovoltaic cable used in solar power farms.

THE SOLUTION Avient proactively worked with Bettcher’s product development team to fully understand the yoke specifications to help ensure end-product quality would remain unparalleled in the market.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Reinforced with 10–33% glass fill • High impact and wear resistance • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Whether using a standard or customized formulation, the PK-based Trilliant grades provide a high-performing, cost-competitive, and more eco-conscious alternative to competitive materials found in biopharmaceutical processing, hospital settings, and home healthcare applications.

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.

It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnCap anti-fog additives are formulated for use in transparent packaging of chilled fresh foods such as: • Fresh fish • Meats • Vegetables • Fruit • Ready-to-eat meals These anti-fog materials can be incorporated into: • Lidding barrier film on rigid or semi-rigid containers • Stretch film • Shrink film • BOPP film www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.