On October 28, 2019, PolyOne announced the launch of reSound ™ OM overmolded thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), marking the addition of a new member to its sustainable solutions line of products. The new product uses bio-renewable ingredients extracted from sugar cane, with a content of 40% -50%, hardness and performance comparable to standard TPE.
Jim Mattey, Global Marketing Director of Poly Engineering Specialty Materials, said: "Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), especially manufacturers of consumer products, want to introduce environmentally friendly materials into their designs, but they must also meet functional requirements. The new reSound OM The product uses a large amount of renewable raw materials, while ensuring the performance of the material, taking into account environmental protection and functional requirements. "
This series of products includes four specifications compatible with rigid polypropylene and one specification suitable for ABS secondary molding. It can be purchased in all regions.
All specifications of products are made of durable formulas, which show excellent performance and UV protection ability comparable to traditional TPE.
In addition, the new specifications also have the advantage of being easy to color. This requirement is widely seen in the fields of cosmetic packaging, personal care products and consumer electronics. Since all reSound OM materials are inherently opaque and natural, they can be used either with traditional TPE colorants or with PolyOne`s sustainable colorants. In addition, the production waste from manufacturing reSound OM can still be reused, further implementing the concept of sustainability.
Walter Ripple, Vice President of Sustainability at PolyOne, added: "Innovation is the lifeblood of PolyOne. We are committed to helping customers achieve their sustainable development goals through products such as reSound OM. Our investment in R & D and conception Sustainable solutions and support for solutions to the plastic waste problem are all fulfilling this commitment. "