Available in a wide range of customizable colors, these impact-modified nylon formulations eliminate secondary painting processes—unlike traditional materials such as painted plastics or metals—providing the added manufacturing and sustainability benefits of reducing energy use and removing VOC emissions. TECHNICAL BULLETIN Characteristics Artisan™ Nylon Solution Painted Metal Painted Plastic Traditional Molded-in Color Impact Modified Nylon PA Ionomer Alloy Aesthetic Very Good Excellent Excellent Good Very Good Very Good Scratch Appearance Excellent Poor Poor Good Excellent Excellent Scratch & Mar Resistance Very Good Excellent Excellent Poor Very Good Excellent Color Customization Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Good Stress Whitening Excellent Fair Fair Poor Excellent Excellent Weatherability Good Excellent Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Temperature Performance Good Excellent Fair Fair Fair Good Corrosion Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Processability One Step Multi Step Multi Step One Step One Step Complex One Step Total Production Cost $$$ $$$$$ $$$$ $$ $$$ $$$$ Order Quantity Restrictions Some Some Some None More More COMPARISON OF NYLON, METAL, AND PLASTIC Properties Test Method Artisan™ AR6000-0007 HI UV* Gloss Level** Gloss reading at 60 degrees 80-93 Molding Shrinkage – Across Flow ASTM D955 0.009 to 0.013 in/in Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 7300 psi Tensile Strength (Break) ASTM D638 5300 psi Tensile Elongation (Yield) ASTM D638 6.0% Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 270500 psi Flexural Strength (Yield) ASTM D790 9950 psi Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 5 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 11 ft-lb/in Unnotched Izod Impact ASTM D256 -4°F (-20°C) 29 ft-lb/in 73°F (23°C) 30 ft-lb/in Color & Aesthetics*** Green, medium blue, dark blue, red, orange, white, gray, black Color customization available based on specific needs KEY PROPERTIES Features: high-gloss finish, UV stability, scratch resistance, chemical/corrosion resistance, cold temperature impact resistance, heat resistance * Reflects average of several colors, properties shift slightly depending on color ** Gloss level varies based on tooling temperature *** UV data available upon request Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

PowerPoint Presentation HEARING AID MANUFACTURER R E C H A R G E R C O M P O N E N T S • Customized material density of 3.0 g/cm³ • Excellent injection performance, achieving a thickness of approximately 2 mm • Excellent combination of impact resistance, density, and flowability • Delivered mass-optimized that lowered production costs while simultaneously balancing the device and enhancing its premium feel • Reduced the weight of injection-molded components by 50% using a custom-density plastic to replace metal Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/gravi-tech-density-modified-formulations Slide 1: Hearing Aid Manufacturer

Functional performance additives that are now certified include antimicrobials, surface energy modifiers, content protection additives, and dimensional and physical property modifiers.

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers

Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations Surface Modifier Additives Cesa™ Impact Modifiers