The plant, which is already fully operational, becomes the fourth global source for MEVOPUR™ polymer solutions, which are produced under carefully controlled conditions to support more reliable compliance with regulations governing medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. We aim to limit non-compliance risk and support safety in use by using only raw materials that have been specially tested in accordance with medical standards.

Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product

All our solutions for stadium and arena seats are compliant under REACH and RoHS. UV STABILIZER/COLOR COMBINATIONS • Combines color and UV stabilization for use in PP and PA • Ingredients screened with accelerated weather testing* • Excellent weather resistance properties (against chalking, embrittlement) • Long-term colorfastness and light stability UV STABILIZER/FLAME RETARDANT/ COLOR COMBINATIONS • Combines low halogen flame retardants, UV stabilizers and color for use in PP and PA • Ingredients screened with accelerated weather testing* • Excellent weather resistance properties (against chalking, embrittlement) • Compliant with local fire standards (e.g.: AFNOR M 2 in France, DIN 4102 B 2–B 1 in Germany, UNI 8457–9174 C 1 in Italy, BKZ 5.2 in Switzerland, BS 5852.1990 CRIB 3–5 in UK)** • Standard portfolio available for PP injection molded applications APPLICATION BULLETIN * Laboratory weathering testing may not be determinative of all conditions of use; the end user must determine suitability of a product for its intended use ** Contact us for more information on regulatory compliance Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Weight reductions between 15 and 30% can be reached in standard monolayer and co-extruded applications. SUPPORT Our experts can offer product recommendations in the chemical foaming of plastics, taking into consideration: • Manufacturing process • Application polymer grades • Regulatory requirements (e.g., food contact compliance, toy regulations) • Targeted performance requirement (e.g., lightweighting, polymer use reduction, insulation, improved processing) They also provide technical assistance and best practices for using Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents in the best conditions for a successful foaming of the plastic parts.

To help solve these material challenges, EZR Sport reached out to Avient’s Specialty Coatings group for solutions that could meet their requirements while providing improved grip, enhanced control, and added comfort to the shooting experience. This pledge includes consistently producing materials containing ingredients that conform to accepted legal and regulatory compliance guidelines.

In compliance with certification requirements, Avient biocolorants can offer a large spectrum of color possibilities supporting differentiation and appeal at consumer level. Reach out to Avient experts to learn more about color possibilities and process performance while complying with increasingly rigorous legislations. The pigments and ingredients contained in Avient’s bio colorants have been tested in independent laboratories who assessed the compliancy of those materials according to standard EN 13432 for content of heavy metals, and toxicity to plants.

Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Thermoplastics are specifically formulated to meet the high-performance material requirements of medical device manufacturers as well as demonstrate compliance with various regulatory bodies. Avient's TPEs and engineered materials for auto-injector pens offer excellent chemical and impact resistance, good self-lubrication functions, durability to extend product life, and compliance with biocompatibility and food-contact safety regulations.  Trilliant HC thermoplastics provide chemical performance and regulatory compliance for microwell application

Around the world, in our more than 100 locations, Avient is committed to regulatory and legal compliance. This section contains the regulatory, compliance, disclosure and disclaimer information you need. Avient ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards and acts

By combining reSound R TPE with a transparent plastic that also has recycled content, the BIC Soleil Click 5 handle reaches over 40 percent recycled content in total, while maintaining the trusted and quality shave BIC’s consumers enjoy.

The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution.