EUROPEAN OEM & TIER 2 MOLDER C U P H O L D E R M A T • Low odor material • Excellent surface finish • Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties and lower density than previous solution with a specialty TPE grade • Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including soft touch and low gloss finish • Offered global support and production capabilities to allow molder to source the grade globally OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A LIFE SCIENCE COMPANY S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N C A R T R I D G E • Excellent clarity • Good bonding and peel strength onto PP • Heat resistance • Meet sterilization needs • Easy processing • Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with excellent adhesion onto PP and good sealing performance • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Provided a short lead time and on-site technical service Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S M A L L A P P L I A N C E O E M C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L • Soft durometers • Good bonding to ABS • Good flowability for easy processing • Excellent sealing property • Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements • Offered a short lead time and on-site technical service to speed up the time to market • Provided fast global collaboration between regions, supporting the brand’s design team in Europe and molders in Asia Custom VersaflexTM Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent NEW ENERGY VEHICLE OEM H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T • Reliable sealing performance • Excellent abrasion resistance • Good bonding with PA6 • Formulated a TPE with good sealing and insulation for gaskets within the vent to minimize air and moisture leaks, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the HVAC system • Provided a solution that resisted wear, abrasion, and impact to enhance the longevity of components Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide TPE for Workout Resistance Band TPEs for Home Appliances

TPE Knowledge Base Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs. Generally, SEBS TPEs have higher shrinkage and are more anisotropic than SBS TPEs.

GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide TPE for Workout Resistance Band TPEs for Home Appliances

Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.