AUTOMOTIVE OEM P P D O O R P A N E L • Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical properties • Provide a more sustainable solution • Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the use phase • Offered formulation expertise and a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Achieved good surface finish • Enabled a 20% weight reduction Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

B&C COMPANY L I V I N G W A L L P L A N T E R • Non-halogen flame retardant formulation • SBI fire test rating of B-S2-D0 • Good durability and UV stability • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided an optimal balance of fire safety and durability • Improved environmental responsibility for construction application • Supported the appealing design and surface aesthetic Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Appliance Manufacturer APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER F A N B L O W E R H O U S I N G • Non-halogen to industry standards • Thermal stability • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Replaced halogenated solutions while keeping the required mechanical performance • Delivered solution with V-0 flame performance rating to withstand high-heat environments • Met regulatory standards including RoHS and REACH as well as local Turkish regulations Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

HIVIZ® SHOOTING SYSTEMS R E C O I L P A D • Recoil reduction • Comfort and soft-touch feel • Durability • Developed a custom TPE solution to help HIVIZ expand its accessory product line and launch its market-differentiating recoil pads • Retained integrity and high-end feel using recoil-damping technology that also offered superior durability, weatherability and comfort for shooting enthusiasts Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Cosmetic packaging manufacturer COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P • Excellent clarity and high fluidity • FDA thermoplastic elastomer • Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance • Met customer’s design requirements, such as a skin-like feel • Offered transparent appearance • Met FDA 21 compliance • Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AIRGUN BULLET MANUFACTURER B U L L E T C A S I N G • Reduce weight by replacing metal • Gunpowder free • Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules • Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight • Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to the stable coefficient of friction(COF) • Provided fast technical response and mold trial support Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DENTAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER T O O T H B R U S H E S • Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs) • Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality • Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin • Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production bottlenecks • Provided full antimicrobial functionality at lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings • Designed universal carrier that enabled additive use across a variety of resins • Reduced lead time over previous supplier by one week, enabling customer to better manage inventory levels and increase production efficiencies WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?