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A GUIDE TO NYLON 6,6 ALTERNATIVES ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING ALTERNATIVES TO NYLON 6,6, BUT FEELING THE PRESSURE TO DELIVER ON PERFORMANCE?

NYLON SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED THERMOPLASTICS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Nylon (polyamide - PA) solutions from Avient include both prime Nymax™/Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations and Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations. Based on nylon 6 (PA6) and nylon 66 (PA66) polymers, these materials combine high temperature performance with exceptional strength and durability. CUSTOMIZED NYLON FEATURES Portfolio Name Base Filler Impact Modifiers Lubrication UV Heat Flame Retardant Approvals/ Listings Nymax/Bergamid Polymer Formulations Prime Glass Fiber Glass Bead Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NSF Listings UL Listed Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations Recycled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Automotive Approvals NYMAX REC RECYCLED NYLON FORMULATIONS Nymax REC recycled nylon 6 and nylon 66 grades contain 20–100% recycled content from both post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post-consumer recycled (PCR) sources.

GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO POLAR SUBSTRATES GENERAL PURPOSE GLS TPES FOR PACKAGING SOFT TOUCH GRIPS BONDING TO NON POLAR SUBSTRATES Dynaflex™ G2711 Dynaflex™ G2780 Dynaflex™ G6713 Dynaflex™ G7960 Versalloy™ XL9045 Versaflex™ CL40 Aesthetics Grippy, 43A & translucent Low tack, 84A & translucent Extra soft, 13A & translucent Rubbery, 60A & opaque Matte, 45A & natural Grippy, 40A & water clear Special Characteristics Grippy medical grade PP & PE OM Extra soft General purpose High flow & fast setup Water clear Regulatory FDA, EU & USP VI FDA FDA & EU FDA FDA FDA & EU Overmolding Polypropylene Polypropylene & Polyethylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Versaflex™ CL 2250 Versaflex™ OM 3060 Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 Versaflex™ CE 3620 Versollan™ RU 2205 Aesthetics Grippy, 50A & clear Grippy, 59A & clear Silky feel, 65A & matte finish Silky feel, 65A & matte finish Grippy, 65A & matte finish Special Characteristics Clear overmold Clear overmold Abrasion resistance & high strength Low compression set & high flow Abrasion resistance & high strength Regulatory FDA & USP VI FDA & USP VI UL 94 FDA & ISO 10993-10 — Overmolding Polycarbonate Polycarbonate & ABS Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester & Nylon 12 Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester Polycarbonate, ABS, Copolyester & Nylon 12 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

In addition, nylon 6 offers a lustrous finish while nylon 6/6 is designed for high-temperature performance.  Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 Alternatives to Nylon 6,6

Replace Nylon, Reduce Carbon Footprint A Guide to Nylon Alternatives Alternatives to Nylon 6,6

ECert - 2020-11-17T151438.723.pdf Page 1 of 2 Validity of this certificate is based on the successful completion of the periodic surveillance audits of the management system defined by the above scope and is contingent upon prompt,written notification to ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. of significant changes to the management system or components thereof.

Visitors are also invited to attend a seminar by Liliana Morales, Business Development Manager LATAM at Avient, on “Design for and from Recycling” on September 11 at 11:30 p.m.

October 11, 2021 LUXEMBOURG – October 11, 2021 – Avient today announced the launch of new bio-filled polymer grades at Fakuma 2021, the international trade show for plastics processing.