CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES REDUCE WEIGHT, ADD STRENGTH TO INDUSTRY-FIRST SNOWBOARD BINDINGS Discover how Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics can add lightweight strength and durability to your application. THE SOLUTION When approached with a thermoplastic composite technology that offered the freedom to add torsional flex without compromising on strength and power, the product innovators at Rome were seriously stoked. And, unlike thermosets, thermoplastic materials are able to be easily thermoformed to the exact shape required before inserting into the injection mold.

WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components. THERMOPLASTIC The matrix material of a composite can be a thermoset or a thermoplastic THERMOSET THERMOPLASTIC A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled. Advantages High temperature resistance, creep resistance, low viscosity, paintability, and fatigue resistance A thermoplastic is not cross-linked so it can be re-melted and reformed.

SPECIALTY SOLUTION BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY FOR MEDICAL HOSE MANUFACTURER CASE STUDY: VERSALLOY™ THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE Challe nge Accepted. MATERIAL REDUCES COSTS WITH LOWER SPECIFIC GRAVITY, AND HIGHER FLOW THAN COMPETITIVE TPV © 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Versalloy™ Thermoplastic Vulcanizate, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit avient.com. THE CHALLENGE A leading North American manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) hose for medical applications, including laser surgery, respiratory care and sleep apnea equipment, faced a challenge with its existing thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).

ECCOH™ Low Smoke & Fume Non-Halogen Formulation 5981 UV and chemically resistant thermoplastic for Teck 90 cable outer jackets ECCOH 5981 UV thermoplastic is a cost-effective material for jacketing, combining high environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), UV performance, good shear strength, and flame-retardant properties for low-voltage, armored cables. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Smoke mitigation • Flame resistance • Passes -40° cold impact testing • Crush resistance • UV resistance • Suitable for CSA Teck 90 specification • Excellent tensile strength (2,910 psi) • Natural grades for easy colorability MARKETS & APPLICATIONS This LSFOH thermoplastic meets critical requirements for low-voltage, armored cable jackets.

ThermoBallistic™ thermoplastic panels can be thermoformed and shaped, ideal for indoors where they offer design flexibility and easy installation. Thermoset and Thermoplastic Panels: What’s the Difference? Characteristic GlasArmor Thermoset Panels ThermoBallistic Thermoplastic Panels Steel Concrete Performance-to-Weight            Bullet Resistance – Pistols           Bullet Resistance – Rifles    NA1     Temperature Performance        2         UV Resistance       3         Electrical Conductivity              Flame Retardance    5   4         Ease of Installation             1 Ballistic resistance to rifle fire can be achieved by layering ThermoBallistic and GlasArmor panels – contact Avient 2 ThermoBallistic panels made with polypropylene resin systems 3 UV resistance is achieved using surface polymeric films 4 Flame retardant additives can be incorporated upon request under some circumstances 5 Fire rated for 1-hour per ASTM E-119-09c when tested in an interior wall system Compare the different materials used for ballistic protection https://go.avient.com/BallisticProtection?

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER M O D U L A R W A L L C O N S T R U C T I O N • Technical expertise to provide a custom composite panel that meets performance requirements • High strength-to-weight ratio compared to incumbent materials • High impact resistance, durability, and structural integrity • On-site technical support with product development, including rigorous material sampling and testing • Custom-formulated panel structures meeting impact and lightweight requirements • Technical capabilities to provide a solution meeting residential fire testing Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels

MEDICAL CONTRACT MANUFACTURER A U T O - I N J E C T O R H O U S I N G • Excellent chemical and wear resistance • Excellent impact resistance • Specific color matching based on customer’s needs • Outstanding durability to extend product life • Customized a chemically resistant formulation to offer an impact-modified alternative to traditional competitors in the market • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Delivered custom color matching to meet all key requirements Custom Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/chemical-corrosion-resistant-formulations/trilliant-hc-healthcare-thermoplastics

ADVENTURE CAMPER MANUFACTURER W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S • Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material, and thickness to meet performance requirements • Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood and aluminum • UV, chemical, and moisture resistant • Custom formulated the panel construction to meet lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements • Avient engineering team provided on-going material sampling and technical support throughout the development cycle • Ensured the face sheet structure provided a smooth surface finish and good adherence to paint or aluminum fixtures Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-panels/polystrand-thermoplastic-composite-panels

AVIENT SOLUTION Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link PERFORMANCE CYCLING OEM T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N L I N K • Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue • Structural strength and toughness capability • Endure repeated piston actions during use • Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33% • Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic conversion • Conducted FEA performance analysis to confirm composite met specifications Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics