CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ POLYMER FORMULATIONS & GLS™ TPES Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. Avient material scientists found the perfect combination with a custom rigid nylon formulation for the handle paired with a soft GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) in the grip areas. Beyond finding the best material combination—Bergamid™ nylon copolymer and GLS™ TPEs—our global presence and expertise across an array of specialty polymers and colorants, combined with local service and support, helped Victorinox to accelerate development work, streamline production and reach their design goals.

Versaflex™ CF Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer Protective films guard the surface of finished goods from initial fabrication through assembly, shipment, storage, and installation. Versaflex™ CF 6668 low adhesion build-up TPE for protective film meets that need. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • High initial adhesion on steel, PMMA, and various other substrates • Stable and low adhesion build-up over time to prevent residue • Low unwinding force for improved efficiency when pasting film • Good gel control • One-step extrusion processing to improve manufacturing efficiency • Reduced VOC emissions compared to current solvent-based coating technology • Can be recycled as a thermoplastic material APPLICATIONS The low adhesion build-up performance of Versaflex CF 6668 TPE makes it ideal for use in protective films for high-end applications including: • Appliance • Household furniture • Building & construction • Automotive PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

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G L O B A L E L A S T I C & R U B B E R P R O D U C T M A N U FA C T U R E R T O U R N I Q U E T B A N D • Hardness 45, shore A • Thickness 0.5mm and Tensile set

Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag B A G - VA LV E - M A S K ( B V M ) M A N U FA C T U R E R R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G • Compatible gamma sterilization process • Achieve desired elastomeric properties • PVC-free formulation • FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant • Repeatable injection molding process • Complemented customer expertise with technical support in material selection, part & tool design, and process development • Customized TPE offered customer an alternative to vinyl without sacrificing performance • Improved process efficiency and overall system costs through injection molding method Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

RE S P IRATORY DE VICE MANUFACT URE R C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions

G LO BA L C O N S U M E R E L E C T RO N I C S B R A N D G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P • Soft touch feel • Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate • Non-blooming surface finish • Replaced leather with a TPE to improve production efficiency through overmolding • Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone, giving the customer the choice of more sustainable grip material • Offered durable solution with good wear resistance and excellent chemical and oil resistance Versaflex CE TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Customized Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft-touch TPEs and met regulatory needs  TPEs for Healthcare Discover TPEs for Healthcare

Designed for two- shot injection molding and formulated for the appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates. Versaflex HC grades provide: • Resistance to common disinfectants • Excellent bonding to Trilliant HC materials and other engineering thermoplastics • Customization to achieve desired haptics and color branding A BINDING CONNECTION With Avient, you can redesign your medical enclosure substrate and improve the ergonomics, comfort and ease of use with overmolded TPEs.

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