FL.Datasheet StrengthMembers.indd FIBER OPTICAL CABLES Key Features • Dielectric strength members • Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm • Available Forms: Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed • Shapes: Flat or round FIBER-LINE® FIBERS FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) • Carbon Fiber • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • Nylon Polyamide • Technora® FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE ADDING COATINGS • FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™: Abrasion Resistance* • FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™: Ahdesion Promotion* • FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™: UV Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™: Color Identification* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®: Water Absorbing Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker: Block Water Migration* FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS • Strength members in cables • Steel replacement Overview FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high performance strength members. They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

HDPE, PP, POM Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved dimensional stability, thermal and mechanical properties  Protection from moisture for improved barrier Reduced Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) HDPE ready-to-use formulation; moisture absorbing concentrates Protection from oxygen scavenging in PET Reduced transmission of oxygen vacuum loss in BCT (blood collection tubes) and protect reagents from oxygen degradation Protection from UV in transparent containers (PP, PE, PETG, COP) UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity; protection of light sensitive reagents Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

INDUSTRY BULLETIN STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41 Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521 Odor • Control • Dry conditions • Wet conditions SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale 1 2 1 Compression Set (23°C) • 22 hours • 70 hours ASTM D395 % 14.4 14.6 Capillary Viscosity • 1341/s • 11170/s ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35 7 HVAC SYSTEMS OnFlex™ LO • Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene • Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX™ LO ONFLEX™ AF TPE GENERAL PURPOSE TPV TPO Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0 Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $ Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally. INTERIORS/EXTERIORS TEMP STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX AF 7210-40B ONFLEX AF 7210-50B ONFLEX AF 7210-60B ONFLEX AF 7210-70B ONFLEX AF 7210-80B QUV Exposure • 1000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm) • 2000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm) 45°C ΔE 0.49 0.38 0.42 0.48 0.21 0.85 0.22 0.14 0.32 0.24 Xenon-Arc Exposure • 1000 Hrs(0.35 W/m2 @ 340nm) 63°C ΔE 0.63 0.84 0.34 — 0.58 Capillary Viscosity • 1341/s • 11170/s ASTM D3835 Pa*s 60 11.4 79 15 65 13 48 13.7 73 16 Ozone Resistance ASTM D1149(16) B Visual No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks Low Temperature Brittleness ISO 812 B °C -63 -62 -62 -62 -62 OnFlex™ AF • Features: long-term sealing performance, reduced noise and vibration, grippy feel, low gloss, low odor, excellent UV resistance and weatherability, easy processability, overmolds to polypropylene • Example applications: trays, door pockets, fasteners, clips, roof rack pads, roof and door trim, and window encapsulations The need to innovate is virtually endless.

Key Features • High strength to weight ratio • Low elongation to break • Good heat & flame resistance • Good chemical resistance • High cut resistance • Excellent ballistic properties Disadvantages • Kevlar® suffers from UV degradation, which causes strength loss and discoloration • Propensity to absorb moisture, up to 5% moisture regain • Poor compressive force properties FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR KEVLAR® • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® KEVLAR® PRODUCTS • Ripcords • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Swellcoat® Binder Yarn in between strength members and industrial fabric yarn • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Packing Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope • Kevlar® Distribution Program Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.6 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.44 Elongation @ Break % 2.5 Tensile Modulus g/d 885 Moisture Regain* % 5.0 Creep** % Abrasion  Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame  Chemical (Acid) Chemical (Alkali) Chemical (Organic Solvent) P O X P P P P This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ARCHERY OEM C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P • UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics • Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to ensure bow accuracy and precision • Reliability of supply while also offering comparable performance to incumbent materials Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation & Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SPORTS EQUIPMENT OEM D I S C G O L F D I S C S • Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that offered consistent supply and comparable performance • Colorable and able to support product differentiation using special effects • Grippy but not tacky • Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights • Professional Disc Golf Association approval • Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features • Delivered a durable material with good flow characteristics for simple and economical production • Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good UV resistance • Offered a breadth of material and specialty services to enable product line expansion using metallic effects, polymer additives, and additional material formulations Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SATELLITE OEM B R A I D E D T E T H E R • Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and geometric requirements that current product was not achieving • Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable for the application due to off-gassing complications) • Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling • Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle