Entry door 1-page case study EXTERIOR DOORS R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide: • Corrosion resistance • Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris • Structural performance to meet regional wind load requirements • Improved resistance to corrosion and moisture degradation • Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs. unreinforced metal • Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet metal while maintaining structural performance Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WALL PARTITION MANUFACTURER F O O D P R O C E S S I N G E N V I R O N M E N T S • Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that come in contact with food products • Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing • Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product, such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific brand color • Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives for optimal performance in reducing microbe growth • Developed custom formulation for complex processing configurations in sheet extrusion technology • Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance, chemical resistance, flame retardance, and regulatory product stewardship Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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LEADING PIPE OEM P I P E A N D C O N D U I T • Decrease ergonomic stressors for employees (i.e., continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPE MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708 MDPE • Reduce the number of quality complaints through enhanced color distribution and consistency • Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with a higher level of customer service from their supplier • Provided a PPI-approved colorant as required with the added benefit of additional UL and NSF approvals • Supplied improved solid colorant formulation resulting in fewer customer complaints • Offered a premier problem solving approach with enhanced communications and increased sense of urgency OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EMPRESA LÍDER EM INJEÇÃO G A R R A F A S P E T P A R A Á G U A • Reduz o AA formado durante o processo de produção da garrafa • Evita cores e sabores indesejáveis ​​na produção de garrafas de água • Mantém a clareza do PET durante a reciclagem • Reduz o impacto da geração de acetaldeído (AA) devido ao aumento de calor no processamento de alto rendimento • Solução oferecida universalmente compatível com cores e resina PET • Regulamentos de conformidade necessários suportados ColorMatrix Triple A Acetaldehyde Scavenger for PET PRINCIPAIS REQUISITOS POR QUE A AVIENT?

POWER CABLE PRODUCER C A B L E I N S U L A T I O N • Easy to process • To pass CPR fire test • Low smoke and toxicity values on smoke test • Possibilities for low-voltage cables • Cable insulation that passed G18 of the CEI EN 50363-0: 2015 standard • Offered Sioplas technology for cross-linking providing ambient curing • Delivered new cable design possibilities for low- voltage cables while offering easy processing • Processed more efficiently than market- established elastomeric technology which is processed using a CV line • Provided cable insulation that passes the hot set test at 250°C ECCOH XL Cross-Linkable Solutions 8054 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P C R W E L L P L A T E S • Very high level of TiO2 to prevent “cross-talk” between the wells during the qPCR fluorescence testing procedure • Minimized background phosphorescence caused by agglomeration of TiO2 and/or oxidized (stressed) polystyrene • Preservation of polystyrene grade properties • Change control of formulation and manufacturing process • Robust product quality from batch to batch • Developed optimally dispersed, ready-to-use white formulation that maintains adequate signal transmission, as well as minimizing “cross-talk” and background phosphorescence • Optimized the use of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for a good balance between melt flow and other physical properties, such as stiffness • Provided comprehensive change control of raw materials and formulation, with a robust manufacturing process and quality control under a third party ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations – pre-colored solution WHY AVIENT?