He holds a bachelor’s of science in Chemical Engineering from the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan.

LEADING PRODUCER OF CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S • Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel • Customization of density and color • Easy processing • FDA compliance • Replaced metal with a weighted polymer solution to maintain high-quality perception • Minimized the appearance of chips from everyday wear better than metal by matching closure interior and metalized coating colors • Enabled the customer to introduce their luxury closures to a new market segment Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation 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?

PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OEM V I A L S , B O T T L E S & C O N T A I N E R S • Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D guidelines • Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for both opaque and transparent polymer materials • Certified formulations available globally • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical value chain • Delivered specialized formulated solutions to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging requirements • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates 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?

TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Certificate number: 24 EN 47 Valid from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2027 Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of EN ISO 50001 : 2018 requirements may be obtained by consulting the organization.

BULLOCK, SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF “CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS USA LLC”, CHANGING ITS NAME FROM "CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS USA LLC" TO "AVIENT COLORANTS USA LLC", FILED IN THIS OFFICE ON THE ELEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY, A.D. 2021, AT 10:39 O`CLOCK A.M.

Merklein studied and graduated in Business Administration from IHK Frankfurt institution in Germany.

U-PVC WALL CEILING PRODUCER C O R R U G A T E D S H E E T • Achieved the beige color target with a uniform coloring process, ensuring a high- quality sheet appearance • Adjusted color strength in sheet production using online controls at the pump controller • Maintained a clean operation by eliminating powdery pigments in the workplace ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + SAFETY LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE • Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the workplace • Color consistency and good surface finish • Maintain good mechanical properties and shore hardness of the extruded sheet • Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.