Series Versaflex™

Versaflex™ CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs VBX Series Vinyl Powder Formulations Product Bulletin

GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs – AF 7210 Series

GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs – AF 7210 Series

GLS™ Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer provided the right balance of haptics and fulfilled healthcare regulations reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs – AF 7210 Series

PREPERM™ A-Series PREPERM™ High Permittivity Series H-series uses a different filler but is based on the same technology as the standard series.

New PTFE-free and non-halogen Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives can help producers of polycarbonate E&E applications prepare for possible future PFAS restrictions   FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – October 9, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced it is introducing a line of PTFE-free and non-halogen flame-retardant additives specifically engineered for polycarbonate and useful for electrical & electronic (E&E) products. This is causing producers of E&E products to search for non-PFAS materials.  

TECHNICAL BULLETIN VERSAFLEX™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films Properties Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6741 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Features Low Tack Low Tack; Used for tailoring tack with MD6700 Low-Medium Tack Value Offering Medium Tack Low Gel/Residuals Low Tack Build High Tack Peel Strength Low Low-Medium Medium Medium-High Medium-High High High Applications Optical Films Home Appliances Plastics Construction/Bare Metals Finished Metals Steel/Painted Metals Bare Metals MFR @ 190°C/2.16 kg -- 4.5 17 5.4 21 4.8 6.5 MFR @ 230°C/2.16 kg 10 20 -- -- -- -- -- Specific Gravity, g/cc 0.92 0.91 0.92 0.92 0.94 0.94 0.94 Hardness, Shore A 50 49 37 38 37 31 30 G' @ 23°C, Pa 28.0 x 105 10.4 x 106 8.3 x 105 -- 9.9 x 105 11.8 x 105 10.0 x 105 DMA Tg, °C -29 -30 -9 10 11 15 21 LDPE/Versaflex PF Film1 180° Peel, N/25mm Stainless Steel after 20 min @ 25°C 0.5 2.2 3.2 6.1 6.7 8.5 8.6 after 7 days @ 25°C 0.6 2.7 4.3 5.5 8.2 8.3 10.3 PMMA2 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.1 1.7 3.8 4.9 6.9 8.3 8.8 after 20 min @ 75°C 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.9 9.0 10.7 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.0 4.4 5.9 9.8 8.4 9.8 10.3 Polycarbonate3 after 20 min @ 25°C 1.4 2.2 3.8 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.0 after 20 min @ 75°C 3.4 4.8 6.7 8.8 8.8 10.0 11.8 after 7 days @ 75°C 4.6 6.5 7.5 10.6 11.6 10.6 13.8 1 Film thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF 2 Arkema Plexiglas™ V052-100 (Plexiglas is a trademark of Arkema France Corp.) 3 Sabic Lexan™ L52-111 (Lexan is a trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED VERSAFLEX PF TACK LAYER FORMULATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films that apply easily, maintain tack with minimal build, peel smoothly and remove completely with little-to-no residue or ghosting. BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS: • Customizable tack • Single-step manufacturing process (co- extrusion) • Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during manufacturing • Eliminates secondary coating and drying operations • Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals compared to solvent systems • Reduces converting costs versus coating • Reduces energy consumption MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Versaflex PF formulations, customizable based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded with protective films to provide just the right amount of protection during the fabrication, assembly, shipment, storage and installation of finished goods in many industries and end-use applications including: • Optical films and display panels for consumer electronics • Home appliances • Construction and building materials • Furniture and cabinetry • Automotive and other transportation 100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100 0.9 1.1 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.5 1.6 Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF MD6741 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 % of MD6741/MD6700 Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces. TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF Film Thickness: 39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL Film Thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF F F F F F F F i i i i i i i www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Avient Corporation highlights sustainable innovations at NPE 2024, including Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations, Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs, ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger, and Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion, exemplifying the company’s commitment to delivering advanced sustainable solutions.   Versaflex™ HC BIO BT218 TPEs: a finalist for the Plastics Industry Association’s People’s Choice for Plastics Sustainability Innovation Award to be announced at NPE, this grade of bio-derived thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is developed specifically to handle the complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing and deliver excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low levels of extractables while offering the same performance as its prime counterpart but with a lower carbon footprint. Avient will also host a series of technical seminars at its customer center for NPE attendees to explore sustainability strategies and the pressing issues of carbon footprint reduction.