Entry door 1-page case study EXTERIOR DOORS R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide: • Corrosion resistance • Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris • Structural performance to meet regional wind load requirements • Improved resistance to corrosion and moisture degradation • Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs. unreinforced metal • Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet metal while maintaining structural performance Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER E L E C T R O N I C C A R D H O L D E R • UL 94 and glow wire properties • Easy to mold for complex geometries • Mechanical properties for snap hooks • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Utilized material expertise and experience to provide a formulation that met UL and IEC standards • Met agreed specification within narrow tolerances • Provided consistent quality • Met Turkish and EU regulations including REACH and RoHS Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E T U B E C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1 • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Rigidity close to PBT • Melting point higher than 100°C • Developed a custom formulation to reach required rigidity • Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with previous PBT material • Provided expertise in process improvement to help the customer achieve a more competitive processing speed ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WIRE & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL TUBING EXTRUDER B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L T U B I N G • Low leachables & extractables • Great tensile performance and kink resistance • Good thermal weldability • Excellent clarity and medical blue tint • ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free (ADF) • Supplied drop-in material replacement to overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE • Offered a lower extractable profile than comparable materials in the market • Enabled easy material transition without changes in tooling or thermal welding machine settings • Formulated solution with proprietary additives to provide clarity and prevent yellowing after sterilization Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

% Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Heat Stability Lightfastness System RED 23EP06 Specialty Naphthol BS 50 1.06 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C EPDM 25EP12 Red 2B, Ca Salt Bs 49 1.2 PR-48:2 2 I/O EPDM 26EP03 Pyrazolone YS 41 1.03 PR-38 2 C I/O EPDM 28EP02 Red 2B, Ba Salt YS 50 1.33 PR-48:1 2 I/O EPDM 82EP02 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 59 1.7 PR-101 1 I/O EPDM 82EP04 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 60 1.73 PR-101 1 I/O EPDM BLUE 40MB05 (c) Phthalocyanine GS 48 1.19 PB-15:3 1 I/O SBR 40MB08 (c) Phthalocyanine RS 52 1.27 PB-15 1 I/O SBR 40MB10 (c) Phthalocyanine RS-NC 48 1.22 PB-15:1 1 I/O SBR 40MB02 Ultramarine 51 1.35 PB-29 1 I/O SBR 40EP05 Phthalocyanine GS 44 1.14 PB-15:3 1 I/O EPDM 40EP08 Phthalocyanine RS 49 1.23 PB-15 1 I/O EPDM 40EP10 Phthalocyanine RS-NC 48 1.11 PB-15:1 1 I/O EPDM 42EP02 Ultramarine GS 50 1.27 PB-29 1 I/O EPDM GREEN 50MB05 Blend (Yellow/Blue) 48 1.21 N/A 3 I SBR 51MB01 (c) Phthalo Brominated VYS 50 1.4 PG-36 1 I/O SBR 51MB03 (c) Phthalocyanine YS 47 1.34 PG-7 1 I/O SBR 51MB05 (c) Phthalocyanine BS 50 1.46 PG-7 1 I/O SBR 59MB01 Chromium Oxide 69 2.17 PG-17 1 I/O SBR 50EP05 Blend (Yellow/Blue) 48 1.16 N/A 3 I EPDM 51EP01 Phthalo Brominated VYS 44 1.37 PG-36 1 I/O EPDM 51EP03 Phthalocyanine YS 47 1.33 PG-7 1 I/O EPDM 51EP05 Phthalocyanine Bs 45 1.37 PG-7 1 I/O EPDM 59EP01 Chromium Oxide 71 2.12 PG-17 1 I/O EPDM VIOLET/MAGENTA 24MB03 Quinacridone Violet 30 1.06 PV-19 2 I/O SBR 24MB04 Ultramarine Violet 60 1.59 PV-15 1 I/O SBR 24MB06 Benzimidazolone 40 1.08 PV-32 2 I/O SBR 24MB07 Carbazole Violet 40 1.25 PV-23 2 I/O SBR 24EP03 Quinacridone Violet 31 1 PV-19 2 I/O EPDM 24EP07 Carbazole Violet 14 1.34 PV-23 2 I/O EPDM Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Pigment Specific Gravity Color Index Heat Stability Lightfastness System BROWN 83MB01 (c) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.78 PBr-11 1 I/O SBR 83MB02 (c) Iron Oxide, Light 68 2.1 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR 83MB03 (c) Iron Oxide, Dark 60 1.83 PBr-6 2 C I/O SBR 83EP02 Iron Oxide, Light 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM 83EP03 Iron Oxide, Dark 69 1.98 PBr-6 2 C I/O EPDM BLACK 90MB01 (c) Furnace N-330 31 1.2 PBk-7 1 I/O SBR 90MB05 (c) Iron Oxide 60 1.8 PBk-11 2 C I/O SBR 90EP01 Furnace Black 33 1.05 PBk-7 1 I/O EPDM 90EP05 Iron Oxide 55 1.56 PBk-11 2 C I/O EPDM ALUMINUM 61MB01 Aluminum 70 1.5 PM-1 1 I/O SBR 61EP01 Aluminum 60 1.31 PM-1 1 I/O EPDM RS = Red Shade YS = Yellow Shade VYS = Very Yellow Shade BS = Blue Shade VBS = Very Blue Shade GS = Green Shade NC = Non-Crystallizing HR = Heat-Resistant (a) = Potential Migration at Low Use Levels (b) = Poor Alkali Resistance - Not Recommended for Open Steam Cure (c) = Six Month Shelf Life LIGHTFASTNESS I = Indoor Only I/O = Indoor or Outdoor Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only C = Some Caution Advised HEAT STABILITY 1 = Above 400°F 2 = 350°F–400°F 3 = Below 350°F C = Some Caution Advised 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

Figure 12: Duration of use BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2021 22:186. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04054-6 Figure 11: Duration of use Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 2 (2015): 154-60. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1897 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04054-6 https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1897 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Hand-grip-fatigability-in-persons-with-multiple-to-Severijns-Lamers/834a2a4e4665c6e9f3d7513507807314d0214828 Ergonomic Grip Design Guide 11 Pre-production validation of the conceptual design is paramount in reducing the overall risk of the program. Reaction force (N) transmitted to the handle was plotted.

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