Swellcoat™ Water Blocking & Absorbing Yarns PRODUCT BULLETIN Swellcoat™ impregnated fibers introduce Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) into fiber optic cable binders, fillers, and buffer threads to create a stable gel that can absorb up to 100x its weight. KEY FEATURES • Swellcoat can be applied to any yarn in fiber optic cable • Precision wound for optimal cable production speed • Single & dual ends available • Low dust • Replaces messy gels • High stability package allows for higher output FIBER-LINE™ FIBERS SUITABLE FOR WATER BLOCKING YARN • Para-Aramid • PET Polyester (standard, low, ultra low shrink) fiber • Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Fiberglass • Dyneema® Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE-ADDITIVE COATINGS • Swellcoat Coatings: water absorbing protection • Swellcoat Blocker: blocks water migration • Non-wick/Anti-wick Coatings: water resistant shield FIBER-LINE WATER BLOCKING APPLICATIONS • Binder yarn • Buffer tube thread • Filler yarn • Ripcords • Strength members Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. Five of Avient’s nearly 50 U.S. facilities currently provide fiber optic cable plastics, polymers, and components which are ultimately used to enable the expansion of broadband internet access.

During processing, polymers often degrade due to oxygen and heat exposure which causes such things as discoloration, gels, and black spots. Sustainability Spotlight Recycle Solutions KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Designed for polyolefin recycling and to enhance circularity • Protects polyolefins against degradation caused by oxygen and heat during processing • Provides improved stability against oxygen degradation and discoloration • Stabilizes the polymer to reduce creation of new gels and black spots • Excellent performance at low dosage levels MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Recycled polyolefins • Packaging, consumer & others • High-value polyolefin applications with recycled material content • Virgin polymers which will be recycled after the use phase Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

With the help of select colorants, fiber reinforcements and additives, we customize these polymers to meet the demanding requirements of our customers’ applications. Typical applications are surgical instruments and thin walled tubing • Brilliantly colored: Proven expertise in coloring high temperature polymers, in both transparent and translucent shades, including bright whites, special effects and other hard-to-achieve colors. • Laser markable (IR and UV) • Fiber-reinforced for even greater mechanical properties What do you want to manufacture? Enjoy this catalog of colorful options for high temperature polymers.

Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-Based Formulations Gravi-Tech™ BIO bio-based formulations are density modified engineered polymers that contain partially bio-based resin from renewable plant sources. They offer a more sustainable alternative to density modified grades based on prime/virgin polymers. These polymer formulations have been developed to achieve equivalent performance to prime density modified solutions with added sustainability benefits.

This gas then forms a cellular structure in the polymer matrix. TARGET APPLICATIONS Excelite IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs) are engineered for a wide range of injection molded polymers: olefins, PVC, polystyrene, PC/ABS and high heat applications. These versatile CFAs are ideal for use in a wide range of industries, including: • Automotive • Construction • Commercial • Personal care packaging • Structural foamed applications • Consumer goods, including specific grades available to meet food contact requirements PRODUCT BULLETIN PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION POLYMERS FOOD CONTACT CELL STRUCTURE Excelite IM 3 High density reduction with larger cell size.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Pharmaceutical Packaging Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help protect and enhance the performance of polymers used in pharmaceutical packaging products such as vials, bottles, closure systems, films and combination devices. These functional additives are available as concentrates to dilute into the polymer, or ready-to-use formulations that can be used as such without dilution. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal- derived substances • Available for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates or formulations REGULATORY SUPPORT • Pre-tested raw materials: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS EBM/IBM CONTAINERS CLOSURES FILM COMBINATION DEVICES Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free—possibilities in packaging ocular solutions    Slip/torque reduction Slip for PE, PP films, processing aid, torque reduction for closures   Protection from UV in transparent packaging for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity    Antistatic ready-to-use solution for PE films e.g. for API handling Permanent/non-migrating; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity  Antistatic masterbatch for PE films Cost effective, long-lasting, migrating type but with biological evaluation  Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection of the polymer Preserving the properties of PP and COC/COP.

Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives Adding flame retardancy PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Because most polymers are hydrocarbon-based, they are combustible. Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives add flame retardancy to polymers at varying levels to meet the performance demands of the final product. Halogenated flame retardants generally have the lowest usage rate. • Inorganic flame retardants dilute the available plastic fuel, dilute the incendiary gases, and absorb energy via endothermic reactions, but must be used at very high dosages. • Intumescent flame retardants form a protective layer upon combustion, eliminating the polymer fuel source.

EDGETEK™ POLYETHERETHERKETONE (PEEK) HIGH PERFORMING MELT-PROCESSABLE POLYMER PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Edgetek™ Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) HIGH PERFORMING MELT-PROCESSABLE POLYMER PROPERTY CONDITIONS TEST METHOD UNITS EDGETEK™ ET9800-0001 EM EDGETEK™ ET9800-0002 RS EDGETEK™ ET9800-0003 RS EDGETEK™ ET9800-0004 RS EC LUBRIONE™ LB9800-0001 AR PHYSICAL Mold Shrinkage - Transverse – ASTM D955 in/in 0.014 0.010 0.011 0.009 0.014 MECHANICAL Tensile Strength - Yield – ASTM D638 PSI 14425 15640 23680 36500 19700 Tensile Elongation - Yield – ASTM D638 % 5.4 3.0 2.2 1.5 0.2 Tensile Elongation - Break – ASTM D638 % 19.5 3.1 2.2 1.5 1.9 Tensile Modulus – ASTM D638 PSI 555150 827700 1591300 5301000 2285600 Flexural Modulus – ASTM D790 PSI 529300 690700 1418300 3084300 1443400 Flexural Strength – ASTM D790 PSI 23500 27300 36000 52100 30300 IMPACT Izod, Notched – ASTM D256 ft-lbs/in 1.0 0.7 1.1 1.3 0.6 Izod, Unnotched – ASTM D256 ft-lbs/in N.B. 13.1 15.3 13.8 5.0 THERMAL Melting Point – – °C 343 343 343 343 343 Glass Transition (DSC) – – °C 143 143 143 143 143 Heat Deflection Temp 264 psi, Unannealed ASTM D648 °C 151 178 320 325 > 300 CLTE, Flow Direction 23°C to 140°C ASTM E831 cm/cm/°C 4.0E-05 5.5E-05 2.2E-05 7.0E-06 1.9E-05 CLTE, Flow Direction 140°C to 250°C ASTM E831 cm/cm/°C 9.7E-05 7.8E-05 2.3E-05 6.5E-06 2.2E-05 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is widely considered to be one of the highest performing melt-processable polymers in the industry. Avient’s specialty Edgetek™ PEEK formulations are capable of withstanding extreme operating environments, and should be considered for use particularly where other engineered polymers have failed.

Polymer science, industry-leading expertise with colors and additives, and our in-house color design service make us a powerful collaborator during bottle design, manufacturing, and product marketing. With both liquid and solid polymer formulations, we give you the flexibility to select the best solution for your process. They provide leading-edge insight in polymer science, packaging design and consumer trends while helping you explore innovative colorants and effects that will set you apart in the market. • Design support • Color consulting • Special effects colorants 3 • ISBM and multi-layer EBM prototyping • Testing • Operations support REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT Meet your objectives for environmental responsibility.

Loose buffer tube – made of PBT, PTFE, Nylon 12, PP or other polymers. Both parts are made of silica/glass or polymer 4. Central support member • Pultruded composite rod, often polymer coated 5.