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Applicators

Value added applicators can help differentiate your cosmetics with consumers

More and more brand owners are discovering that value-added applicators are a way to differentiate their cosmetic products. From mascara brushes to lip gloss wands, applicators are becoming more unique and specialized.

Highlights

  • Chemically resistant TPEs and anti-microbial additives for value-added applicators and dispensing
  • Soft touch TPEs for over-molded grip to engage your consumers with tactile elements
  • High density materials that can deliver a premium feel
  • Special color effects including metallic, pearlescent, marble, granite, and wood effects

Technologies
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Technologies
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NAME CATEGORY DESCRIPTION  
Aqueous Battery Gasket Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ TPE delivered excellent sealing plus chemical resistance for demanding energy storage application View
Chair Lumbar Support Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ TPE delivers the right support, look and feel for leading seating manufacturer's lumbar support View
Color and Additives Solutions Overview Product/Service Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities View
Color Trends in Pet Products eBook Color & Insights Report: January 2022 View
Disc Golf Discs Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ TPEs provided a versatile material for achieving multiple disc capabilities, colors and features View
Disposable Syringe Tip Cap Case Study (Snapshot) Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements View
Durability for Cooler Feet and Wagon Wheel Tread Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ G provides durability and UV stability for cooler feet and wagon wheel tread View
Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer Face Mask Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer provides biocompatibility and soft touch for face mask ventilation valve  View
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market and Solutions Industry Overview Overview of EV charging market and technologies to enhance public charging stations View
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Solutions Product/Service Overview Challenges and solutions for materials used in EV charging stations View
Engineered Polymer Formulations for Firearm Components Product Selection Guide Overview of technologies, characteristics, and applications. View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (Chinese language version) View
GLS™ TPE Infant Care Solutions Guide - Product Selection Guide (English) Product Selection Guide Ideal TPEs for safe, durable and regulatory compliant applications like pacifiers, bottles and bathtubs (English language version) View
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Indoor - Application Bulletin Application Overview Value information and price comparison of GLS™ TPE soft-touch grips for indoor applications View
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions View
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs View
GLS™ TPEs Packaging Selection Guide - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions View
Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide for Luxury Closures Processing & Design Guides How Gravi-Tech makes the difference for packaging closures in the luxury cosmetics and spirits markets View
Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (Chinese language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ - Product Bulletin (English) Product/Service Overview Product description, value solution, characteristics, markets and end-use applications (English language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations - Design Guide Processing & Design Guides Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations and Versaflex™ TPEs for Cosmetics Packaging (Chinese) Video Enhance your cosmetic packaging with Gravi-Tech and Versaflex solutions (Chinese language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Extended Version (Chinese) Processing & Design Guides Injection molding parameters and troubleshooting recommendations for Gravi-Tech™ (Chinese language version)   View
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations for Luxury Cosmetics and Spirits Packaging Application Overview Add weight and aesthetics to your luxury packaging closure designs with density modified formulations View
Gravi-Tech™ E2 Meat Box Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ formulations enable magnetic detection and color matching for E2 meat box.  View
Gravi-Tech™ Knife Handle Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ replaces aluminum in premium kitchen knife handle View
Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English & Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English & Spanish language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (English language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ Luxury Closure (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ replaces metal and maintains a high quality look and feel for luxury closure (Spanish language version) View
Gravi-Tech™ Perfume Cap Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-tech density modified formulations provide metallic finish in perfume cap View
Gravi-Tech™ Portable Speaker Component Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ solution replaces metal, providing greater design freedom for portable speaker component View
Gravi-Tech™ Tequila Bottle Closure Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-tech density modified formulations simplify processing of bottle closure View
Hearing Protection Headset Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech formulations meet acoustic performance test and reduce weight in ear defenders.  View
Kitchen Knife Handles Article Cutlery manufacturer expands product line with dishwasher-safe knife handles featuring stainless steel-filled Gravi-Tech™ compound View
Knee Brace Case Study (Snapshot) Dynaflex™ TPE offered material that passed required FDA regulations and provided ultra soft tactile finish to knee brace View
Lower Exterior Bumper Case Study (Snapshot) Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives give the metallic look without the paint for an exterior bumper View
Luxury Spirit Cap Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Gravi-Tech™ formulation allowed electroplating to achieve weight, look and feel of metal View
Luxury Toothbrush Base Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™  replaces metal and maintains performance for luxury toothbrush base View
OnCap Light Shield Damage Protection - White Paper (Chinese) White Paper Information on application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage (Chinese language version) View
OnCap™ Light Shield Damage Protection - White Paper White Paper Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage View
OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (Chinese) Product/Service Overview Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (Chinese language version) View
OnColor™ Brilliant Metallics - Product Bulletin (English) Product/Service Overview Learn how OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants produce a striking look for polymer parts (English language version) View
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants Product/Service Overview Overview of applications and benefits View
PET Bottle for Hair Care Case Study (Snapshot) OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle View
Plastic Piping System Flapper Valve - Case Study Case Study Gravi-Tech™ density modified formulations replaces brass in pipe valve View
Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (English) Case Study Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry (English language version) View
Premium Spirits Closures - Case Study (Spanish) Case Study Distinguished Gravi-Tech™ high-density closures are focused on luxury perception as showcased in the spirits industry View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare (Chinese) Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare (Chinese language version) View
Spirit Bottle Cap Disk Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer View
Spirit Bottle Caps Case Study (Snapshot) Gravi-Tech™ material delivered customized density and supported electroplating to give the look and feel of metal View
Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio Product Selection Guide Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications View
TPEs for Anti-Vibration Feet - Application Bulletin Application Overview Reduce movement of top load washing machines with TPEs for anti-vibration feet  View
TPEs for Home Appliances Product/Service Overview GLS TPEs are designed to help you stand out from your competitors with reduced appliance movement and noise View
Webinar: Overmolding with Thermoplastic Elastomers – An Essential Guide Webinar Learn about overmolding, material selection to enhance function, and design considerations that can help you address challenges and delight customers View