technology HINGE MANUFACTURER S P E C I A L T Y F U R N I T U R E F I T T I N G • High dimensional stability • Low slip effect • No squeaking noises • Very low wear properties • High process stability • Provided high quality solutions for mass production with high processing performance • Met customer’s tribological requirements over the entire product life cycle of more than 20 years • Customized tailor-made solutions for specific applications that are constantly being adapted to new requirements LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE MIRROR & CAMERA MANUFACTURER C A B L E G R O M M E T • Electrically conductive

BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A LIFE SCIENCE COMPANY S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N C A R T R I D G E • Excellent clarity • Good bonding and peel strength onto PP • Heat resistance • Meet sterilization needs • Easy processing • Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with excellent adhesion onto PP and good sealing performance • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Provided a short lead time and on-site technical service Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

E-CIGARETTE MANUFACTURER H O U S I N G • Special effect finish • Halogen-free flame-retardant material • High production efficiency • Provided PC formulation with customized speckle effect to meet specific color and surface expectations • Passed UL 94 V-0 flame retardant test at 1.0 mm • Offered better impact strength than competitor‘s PC material, and passed the drop testing • Eased processing with high-flow material Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING OEM C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R • Provide color options that work within a limited existing pigment set • Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new color formulations • Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and realize lower costs • Offered color options that met desired aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved pigment set while creating a distinct color difference from an existing device • Provided support in achieving regulatory approvals, resulting in significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FITNESS SMARTWATCH BRAND S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G • Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based material • Meet physical properties requirements such as impact strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance • Provide small lot quantity for various colors • Offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction • Maintained over 80% of mechanical properties of materials and passed QSUN & QUV test • Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for a high mix of colors OnColor Bio Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EYEWEAR BRAND S U N G L A S S F R A M E S • Can float on water • Excellent surface with low flash • Compatible with secondary painting process • Formulated a 0.82g/cm³ density material for lightweight performance that allowed the frames to float on water even after painting • Enabled excellent surface by addressing the typical flashing edge problems • Delivered a paintable material to support brand identity and convey value • Dedicated on-site support to ensure the density performance during secondary painting processing Edgetek™ LD Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?