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.

• Attractive appearance to final product • Long lasting color ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES • Environmental advantages • Less production costs • Lower carbon footprint • Lower chemical usage • Waste reduction MAGIQ FIBER COLORANTS - MASTERBATCH PORTFOLIO BLACK • Standard and special products with high pigment concentrations and excellent tinting strength • MBs at lower concentrations designed to meet specific customer needs • Black MB tailored for special requirements, with particular physical/rheological properties • Optimal melt flow properties allow a good mixture with the polymer matrix yielding the best possible spinnability Carriers: PET, PBT, PA 6, PA 66, others • Continuous filament spinning, including fine denier (POY, FDY, HOY, bi-component yarns) • Spunbond WHITE • TiO2 white with excellent opacifying or tinting strength • Optical white MBs that improve the surface whiteness and/or brightness of end products • Optimal melt flow properties allow a good mixture with the polymer matrix yielding the best possible spinnability • Full pigment dispersion ensures maximum CPF/ Spinning pack life TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

The carrier resin could cause performance problems in a few polymers. Cellulosic polymers 2. They will withstand the drying temperatures of most polymers that require drying before processing, such as ABS and nylon.

Complēt™ long fiber reinforced structural thermoplastics and OnForce™ long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites utilize carbon, glass, or specialty fibers in a broad range of thermoplastic polymers to optimize material performance to your application requirements. Pyrolysis removes the matrix polymer of injection-molded specimens to reveal the different internal fiber structure of long glass fiber and short glass fiber parts. Customized Solutions – Formulations tailored to meet specific performance targets utilizing a wide range of polymer resins and fiber reinforcement combinations including polypropylene, various nylon (polyamide) formulations, and engineered thermoplastic polyurethane resins combined with carbon and/or glass fibers, as well as functional performance enhancing additives

WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components. THERMOPLASTIC The matrix material of a composite can be a thermoset or a thermoplastic THERMOSET THERMOPLASTIC A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled.

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 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.

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.

COLORANTS & ADDITIVES FOR HEALTHCARE Essential polymer solutions for critical healthcare applications WHEN MATERIAL EXPERTISE IS CRITICAL AESTHETIC APPEAL Regulatory compliant and approved masterbatch colors use custom polymer colorants to achieve any shade SPECIAL EFFECTS Enhance your brand and stand apart with pearlescent, metallic, iridescent, fluorescent or thermo-chromatic effects SOLID TO LIQUID SOLUTIONS Choose from a full range of available color solutions, from liquid color to solid product forms ANTIMICROBIALS Efficacy performance and regulatory requirements are met in a wide range of resins compatible with Withstand™ antimicrobial technology SURFACE ENERGY MODIFICATION Additive technologies such as low retention, hydrophobic, lubricious, light diffusion, or anti-stat provide desired surface manipulation Materials used for today’s medical devices, parts and pharmaceutical packaging contribute significantly to performance and, in turn, to a patient’s health and well-being. Count on Avient to deliver exceptional performance with polymer color and additive solutions for OEMs, processors and converters who are focused on essential healthcare applications.

STAYING AHEAD OF TRENDS2 1 3 4 5 WHAT ARE THE NEWEST POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES? If it looks great, but can’t be manufactured or costs too much, development dies on the vine. 5 COMMON OBSTACLES BRANDS FACE WITH EVERY CMF CHOICE D E S I G NC LLEN ES D E S I G N I L LU M I N AT E S COMPARATIVE STUDIES HOW WE CAN HELP OUR PR OCESS LEADS TO EDUCATED DESIGN CHOICES TRENDS & INSIGHTS OPERATIONS SUPPORT DESIGN SERVICES POLYMER INNOVATIONS Avient Design works with you to find inspiration specific to your product and your needs. We’ll then create polymer samples or in some cases, 3D printed parts, and make necessary adjustments to ensure your part achieves the results you expected.