Our distinct product families cover performance features desired in markets as different as consumer packaged goods and industrial equipment – and everything in between.

The most eclectic family of colors, including transparent, metallic, interferential, and special effects, is assigned to Meet-your-verse, a trend that recognizes the emerging influence of “The Metaverse.”

According to Francesco Francheschetti, President of Marfran Srl (formerly Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri), initial testing of the protoype focused on a family of TPE compounds already used in the wine cork market.

Novapet belongs to Spanish family company Samca Group, holding activities in mining, agricultural, energy, plastics, synthetic fibres and real state promotion, with an annual turnover of nearly 850 million euros.

Fluoropolymers are a family of exceptional, high-performance materials that are widely used today – and for good reason, since they are stable plastics that resist degradation under harsh conditions and are inherently flame retardant.

Massillon, OH 44646 Phone: 1.330.834.3820 Fax: 1.330.837.8467 www.PolyOne.com EUROPE PolyOne Belgium SA Rue Melville Wilson 2 5330 Assesse Belgium Phone: +32 (0) 83 660 271 E-mail: info.color@polyone.com www.PolyOne.com ASIA PolyOne Shanghai China No. 88, GuoShouJing Road Z.J. Hi-Tech Park Pudong, Shanghai 201203 China Phone: +86 (0) 21 5080 1188 E-mail: shanghai@polyone.com.cn www.PolyOne.com That is our mission at PolyOne, and we fulfill it by delivering premium-quality products and services, which our customers use to enhance their own products. Massillon, OH 44646 Phone: 1.330.834.3820 Fax: 1.330.837.8467 www.PolyOne.com EUROPE PolyOne Belgium SA Rue Melville Wilson 2 5330 Assesse Belgium Phone: +32 (0) 83 660 271 E-mail: info.color@polyone.com www.PolyOne.com ASIA PolyOne Shanghai China No. 88, GuoShouJing Road Z.J.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Enables excellent permittivity and low-loss performance for high-speed signal transmission and connectivity • Delivers lower Dk and Df performance compared to standard TPEs • Provides excellent physical properties, UV resistance and aesthetics INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS Versaflex CE 3140 TPEs are formulated for use in phone cases to minimize signal loss and enable high-speed connectively for 5G devices to deliver a seamless experience for consumers. APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

SMARTER MATERIALS™ High-Performance Thermoplastics Contents Table of Introduction Your Next Move Advantages Creative Color All In The Family Processing Options Critical Differences Measuring Thermal Performance Markets & Applications Just like elite athletes who surpass the limits of typical human accomplishment, high-performance thermoplastics surpass commodity and even engineering resins with their exceptional capabilities. To answer these, we will look at five different material families: • Polyaryletherketones (PAEK) • Polysulfones (PSU) • Liquid crystal polymers (LCP) • Polyetherimides (PEI) • Polyphenylene sulfides (PPS) Read on to discover the diverse and growing uses for these elite-level performers of the thermoplastic world. Following are top reasons why many manufacturers and designers choose high-performance thermoplastics: • High-temperature resistance • Chemical resistance • Flame/smoke/toxicity (FST) performance • Chemically inert PLUS, ALL THE BENEFITS OF PLASTIC In addition to their elite-level properties, high-performance thermoplastics deliver the typical advantages of polymers over other material types such as metal, glass and ceramic, including: • Light weight • Design freedom/part consolidation • Easy colorability • Efficient, high-volume processing • Elimination of secondary operations • Enhanced product experience for the end user - quieter environment - improved tactile feel - better usability ADVANTAGES Going Above and Beyond • Amorphous structure • High marks for toughness, chemical resistance, hydrolytic stability, resistance to boiling water, and extreme thermal capabilities • Best for: aerospace interiors, hot water fittings, and medical and dental devices that are subjected to repeated steam sterilization • Also used in food equipment exposed to temperature extremes, such as coffeemakers or freezer-to-microwave cookware Polyaryletherketones Polysulfones Liquid crystal polymers Polyetherimides Polyphenylene sulfides There are five major families of high-performance thermoplastics PO LY AR YL ET H ER KE TO N ES PO LY SU LF O N ES• Semi-crystalline structure • High marks for thermal stability, chemical resistance and mechanical properties over a wide temperature range • Better-than-average levels of combustion resistance and electrical performance • Some PAEK materials, like polyetheretherketone (PEEK), are also extremely tough and have excellent impact strength • Best for: aerospace, automotive, industrial and medical components • May be used to create stock shapes such as rods, bars, and tubes All in the Family PO LY PH EN YL EN E SU LF ID ES • Semi-crystalline structure • Excellent temperature resistance with continuous service temperatures up to 230°C • High marks for modulus and resistance to creep, corrosion, and chemicals • Above-average electrical properties • Best for: complex parts with extremely tight tolerances; often used as an alternative to metals and thermosets in automotive underhood parts, appliances, electronics, and industrial applications Polyaryletherketones Polysulfones Liquid crystal polymers Polyetherimides Polyphenylene sulfides There are five major families of high-performance thermoplastics PO LY ET H ER IM ID ES LI Q U ID C RY ST AL P O LY M ER S • Semi-crystalline structure • High degree of anisotropy: strength, stiffness and thermal expansion will be greater in one direction vs. the other • High marks for temperature, chemical and electrical resistance • Exceptional mechanical strength and high flow rates; often used to fill extremely long parts with thin walls • Best for: electronic connectors, sensors, bullet-resistant vests, jet engine enclosures, brake and transmission friction parts, and gaskets • Amorphous structure • High marks for thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties • Often selected for demanding applications requiring ultra-high mechanical strength combined with high temperature, corrosion and wear resistance • Impact resistance may be lower than that of PSUs and PAEKs • Best for: aerospace interiors, automotive lighting, medical devices, and electrical and fiber optic connectors All in the Family Source: https://www.craftechind.com/standard-and-custom-parts-in-high-performance-plastics/ TEMPERATURE AND MATERIAL TYPE The two broad classifications of high-performance thermoplastics—amorphous and semi-crystalline— have different temperature characteristics.

ELECTRICAL PARTS MANUFACTURER H E A V Y D U T Y C O N N E C T O R S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S • Reduce material rematching and rejection through more efficient pre-testing • Improve processing efficiencies and color consistency in highly FR-filled and high-temperature resins • Achieve regulatory compliance across multiple resin families • Gain better supply chain control to manage scarcity of key engineering resins and changing resin producers • Offered eight UL 94-recognized sites in U.S. and Canada that perform comprehensive analytical, physical and mechanical testing • Provided increased speed to market and expedited design timelines for new products using existing standardized and pre- approved color palettes • Ensured regulatory compliance and security of supply OnColor™ UL 94 Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION QUALITY + SPEED TO MARKET LEARN MORE © 2023, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-ul94-colorants

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