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?

Catering oem CATERING OEM F O O D B L E N D E R P I T C H E R • FDA compliance with no Bisphenol A (BPA) • High heat resistance • Transparent aesthetics • Good processing performance • Developed a solution that seamlessly complements pure PES materials • Minimized color deviation • Enabled the possibility of weight reduction • Made target color available • Provided commercial, technical, and operational excellence support Colorant Chromatics PES Color Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations 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?

Bergamid-Racing Wheel-Application snapshot_0429 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BRAND G E A R O F R A C I N G W H E E L • Achieve high strength and abrasion resistance • Deliver smooth, quiet functionality and minimize backlash for improved control • Delivered glass fiber reinforced nylon formulation to meet the requirements for high strength and abrasion resistance • Offered local service and support, which helped to accelerate production • Provided stable supply despite the nylon shortage issues in the market Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation 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?

artery tourniquet EEG WEARABLE MANUFACTURER P A R T S O F E E G H E A D S E T • Compliance with medical regulation USP Class VI • Increase production efficiency with a simple injection process • High transparency with soft touch KEY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

FILM MANUFACTURER B L O W N F I L M • Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives • Meet regulatory compliance • Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup • Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time • Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met all performance and regulatory requirements and did not interact with other additives • Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick time to clear of under forty minutes • Delivered technical support, including comprehensive testing on various chemistries and polymers • Attained high throughput with a minimal amount of additive Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TPEE AND TPU FILM MANUFACTURER H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M • Eliminate anti-phenol yellowing after storage • Maintain natural color of product • Demonstrate no impact on melt flow ability • Prevented yellowing after storage to provide a quality appearance • Had no negative impact on the product’s mechanical properties • Extended the shelf life and durability of the product Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

One caveat: Typical TPE shrinkage is around 2% while that of substrate materials is closer to 1%. When looking to incorporate sustainable content into your TPE, the raw material cost may be more expensive than traditional materials for three reasons 1) supply chain maturity, 2) high demand, low supply, 3) location of source and supplier. They also require precise venting and vacuum to release off-gassing during the chemical curing process and must withstand temperatures more than twice that of TPE molds (170°F vs. 320-420°F)