Beyond improved surface appearance, protection from friction, and reduced wear, these polymers also offer the design freedom and part consolidation potential of thermoplastics.

and later DuPont Dow Elastomers, a global joint venture, where he lived in Investor FAQ

Key factors contributing to the fine cell structure are the particle size of the blowing agent, the dispersing capability of the molding machine, the decomposition rate of the foaming agent, the melt viscosity and the molecular structure of the thermoplastic resin itself. ADDITION LEVELS OF FOAMING AGENTS Both the foaming agent and the thermoplastic resins are metered into the injection molding machine. Compared to conventional thermoplastic foam injection molding (TFIM) without mold expansion, CBE creates a lower-density foam with an increased stiffness-to-weight ratio.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L • Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame with lightweight composite material • High durability to withstand harsh usage environments • Delivered long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic solution providing metal-like performance with excellent toughness • Lowered component costs with single-piece injection molded seat shell • Utilized global capabilities to meet manufacturing supply chain needs Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

HEALTHCARE DEVICE OEM S U R G I C A L S T A P L E R H O U S I N G • Easy-to-mold, durable, and good aesthetics • Excellent disinfection performance and good chemical resistance • Compatible with high- and low-temperature sterilization • Delivered durable and aesthetically pleasing specialty polymer with the added benefit of processing flexibility without retooling • Passed physical, chemical and disinfection tests in different testing conditions which proved good tensile strength and chemical resistance • Achieved consistent molding shape and properties Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/chemical-corrosion-resistant-formulations/trilliant-hc-healthcare-thermoplastics

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER G U I D I N G C A T H E T E R • Ultra-soft hardness of about Shore 50A • Excellent extrusion performance, achieving a thickness of about 0.1 mm • Smooth surface • Certification for biocompatibility • Delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance • Complied with ISO 10993 biocompatible properties • Offered onsite service to support rapid extrusion performance for the customer NEUSoft Thermoplastic Polyurethanes KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/vivo-formulations-healthcare/neusoft-thermoplastic-polyurethanes Slide 1: Medical device Manufacturer

Healthcare Thermoplastics: Trilliant™ HC Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC

Elastomers can’t handle the highest loads and tend to wear out rapidly.

Our high fiber volume, glass-reinforced thermoplastic panels and continuous resin transfer molding (CRTM) thermoset sandwich panels can streamline production and reduce system costs by eliminating assembly steps such as welding, drilling, bolting and riveting. TYPICAL SANDWICH PANEL PROPERTIES SPECIMEN TYPICAL SKIN THICKNESS (in) TYPICAL WEIGHT (lb/ft2) TYPICAL PANEL THICKNESS (in) TYPICAL FLEXURAL FAILURE LOAD* (lbf) Glass/Thermoplastic Skinned, PET Foam Core 0.05 0.75–0.85 1.0–1.5 135–195 Glass/Thermoset Skinned, PET Foam Core 0.05 1.0–1.2 0.5 120–150 Glass/Thermoset Skinned, PET Foam Core 0.06 1.6–1.7 1.0–1.5 340–395 Glass/Thermoset Skinned, Balsa Core 0.12 1.2–1.4 0.50–0.75 850–1500 Glass/Thermoset Skinned, Balsa Core 0.09 3.0 2.25 3000

THE CHALLENGE The automotive industry is increasingly turning to engineered thermoplastics to replace metal parts, thereby achieving benefits of lower weight for greater fuel efficiency, increased design freedom to incorporate larger numbers of sophisticated components, and lower costs from elimination of secondary fabrication steps. HellermannTyton designers believed that engineered thermoplastics were the answer.