INJECTION PRESSURE The injection pressure must be set high enough to obtain a high injection rate (Figure 3). Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents can be used in low pressure and high pressure processes. The high pressure process leads to larger and stretched cells with higher density reductions.

Artisan™ AR7300 PRE-COLORED FORMULATIONS PROCESSING GUIDE Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Artisan™ AR7300 pre-colored thermoplastics are customized ABS formulations to help manufacturers achieve brilliant and high-gloss metallic effect, excellent chemical resistance, and scratch resistance. These materials can be widely applied in consumer electronics applications with high performance requirements. BASE RESIN ABS Drying Temperature 80–90°C Drying Time 2–3 Hours Barrel Temperatures °C Rear Zone 180–210 Center Zone 190–220 Front Zone 200–230 Nozzle 210–240 Mold Temperature 50–80 Screw Speed Moderate Back Pressure 3–10 bar Cushion 5–15 mm Injection Speed Low to medium Injection Pressure Moderate to high Holding Pressure 10–30% of injection pressure Screw Type General purpose Screw L/D 20:1 Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1 Non-return Check Valve Free flow check ring Nozzle Type Reverse taper Barrel Capacity 30–80% of barrel should be used STARTUP & SHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATIONS Purge Compound 2–3 melt flow PP or purging compound.

COLORANTS AND ADDITIVES FOR WIRE & CABLE PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR WIRE & CABLE APPLICATION DESCRIPTION PVC General Purpose Cable • Optimal incorporation in PVC formulations • Non ortho-phthalate range available PVC Automotive Cable • Optimized colors for T2 and T3 automotive applications • Non ortho-phthalate range available Unfilled PE, XLPE, PP Cable • Specific color range for unfilled polyolefins • Compatibility with cross-linkable systems • Special range to minimize shrinkage or for thin skin applications Filled Polyolefins, Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant PE Cable • Full range of colors, halogen-free or low amounts of halogens • Designed for incorporation into various non-halogenated flame retardant formulations PE Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene1 • Full range of colors for PE Visico/Ambicat™ cross-linked polyethylene • Specifically designed and tested to ensure compatibility with this cross-linking method Thermoset Rubber Cable • Colors designed for use with thermoset rubber • Fully compatible with vulcanization process Unfilled TPU Cable • Color range for unfilled polyester or polyether TPU • Provides good opacity at low addition levels Flame Retardant TPU Cable • Color range for filled/non-halogenated flame retardant TPU • Provides good color strength TPE Cable • Color range designed to enhance performance of various TPE brands • High temperature range available PA Cable • Different color ranges available depending on the polyamide type and the application PBT Cable • PBT color range mostly used in optical fiber, loose tube or tight buffered cables • Selection of pigments to prevent migration of color in gel-filled materials 1 Visico/Ambicat™ Crosslinked Polyethylene is a trademark of Borealis OnColor™ Colorants for wire & cable offer a comprehensive range of color series, covering the diverse specifications demanded by the cable industry. These include enhanced light resistance, high temperature resistance, ageing test resistance, low shrinkage, and many other performance criteria that can be required in the final application. In addition, we can provide other specialty formulations for cable applications such as: • Colorant Chromatics™ Fluoropolymers And High Temperature Colorants • ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations for cable insulation and jackets • Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations for power cable insulation • Maxxam™ FR Formulations for wire and cable With our long history of providing high-quality products and total polymer solutions to the wire and cable industry, we are uniquely positioned as a single source provider of customized solutions for polymer processors serving virtually any market.

Advantages High temperature resistance, creep resistance, low viscosity, paintability, and fatigue resistance A thermoplastic is not cross-linked so it can be re-melted and reformed. Advantages Recyclability, enhanced toughness, chemical resistance, noise and vibration damping, post-formability, and lower density DURABILITY STRENGTH • Corrosion resistance for marine and deep water applications • Improved shock resistance with aramid fibers • Protection from shrapnel for military barriers • Structural performance in aerospace and marine markets • High tensile strength for industrial applications © 2020 Avient, All Rights Reserved For more information on advanced composites, visit avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT http://avient.com

Types High Tenacity, Low Shrink, Ultra Low Shrink. °C TBD High Tenacity Low Shrink This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. For over 25 years, FIBER-LINE® has provided science- driven expertise that improves the performance and the end-use processing of high performance fibers.

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. For over 35 years, Avient’s Fiber-Line business has provided science-driven expertise that improves the performance and functionality of high performance fibers.

Avient colorants for TPU applications are specifically designed to reach high quality standards. ONCOLOR™ COLORANTS FOR WIRE & CABLE Key Features • A color range for unfilled TPU, providing good opacity at low addition levels • Includes colors for filled, non-halogen flame retardant TPUs that are designed to enhance color strength • The same color concentrate reference can be used for both unfilled and filled TPU resin, minimizing inventory • Custom solutions can be formulated for charging cables to help maintain performance including good weather and hydrolysis resistance as well as providing high color strength for bright colors • Compared to regular colorants, OnColor™ Colorants for wire and cable can help reduce dosing levels and maximize the original properties of the TPU material PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. They provide excellent contrast for dark or light colors with high resistance to external friction or chemicals • Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives: Combines colorants and performance enhancing additives in a single formulation for easier dosing. e.g., long-term light stabilization additive and custom color in one pellet.

ONFLEX™ HT ONFLEX™ AF 7210 ONFLEX™ S KA ONFLEX™ S KG Applications Fasteners/ Defining Characteristic High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing High temperature sealing Ambient temperature sealing Density 1.00 g/ml 0.99 g/ml 1.10 g/ml 1.13 g/ml Physical Properties Tensile Strength 6.0–10.0 MPa 5.0–11.5 MPa 3.0–7.5 MPa 2.6–4.9 MPa Tear Resistance 25.0–37.0 kN/m 21.0–43.0 kN/m 17.0–46.0 kN/m 16.0–29.0 kN/m Compression Set 73°F (23°C) 72hrs 12–27% 16–32% 13–23% 31–35% 158°F (70°C) 22hrs 28–44% 32–43% 29–38% 62–66% 212°F (100°C) 22hrs 45–53% 56–60% 54–57% 80–85% Hardness 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A 40–80 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene/ Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyamide Polyamide Processing Injection Molding/ HOW GLS TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS AND CLIPS • Low compression set – coupled with good stress relaxation, our automotive TPEs are designed to maintain a good seal over time and reduce noise generated by vibration • High temperature performance – Avient automotive TPEs provide good sealing performance in temperatures up to 100°C/212°F • Bonding performance - strong chemical bond to polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyamide • Process flexibility - grades can be both injection molded and extruded • Easy to color - can be colored at the machine • Reduced production steps - some grades do not require pre-drying • Low VOC/FOG - OnFlex HT™ has been externally tested to VDA 278 and is proven to help satisfy vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) regulatory requirements • Single source supply – we can streamline your supply chain with the ability to provide polymer colorants, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoplastic elastomers from a single source • Global support - we provide production, technical, and commercial support in locations convenient to your operations, including North America, Europe, and Asia To learn more about GLS TPEs for automotive applications, visit www.avient.com or call +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368).

AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS EMI/RFI SHIELDING & STATIC DISSIPATIVE FORMULATIONS FOR ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), comprised of sensitive electronics such as sensors, cameras and electronic control units (ECUs), require high-performance materials to protect them from static buildup, EMI/RFI interference and other issues. STAT-TECH AS-10CF/000 BLACK STAT-TECH ST3200-0010 NH FR BLACK STAT-TECH ST9620-0020 ES RED STAT-TECH NN-40CF/000 NH FRV0 NATURAL Applications Sensor, Camera Sensor, Camera Sensor, Camera Sensor, Camera Defining Features Antistatic Conductive EMI Shielding Flame Retardant EMI Shielding Good Chemical Resistance High Stiffness Filler/ Reinforcement Carbon Fiber, 10% by Wt — Nickel-Coated Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber, 40% by Wt Surface Resistivity 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+6 1.5E+4 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+4 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+5 Shielding Effectiveness (10GHz, 1/8" thickness) — — 61 dB 70 dB HOW STAT-TECH MATERIAL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE ADAS SENSORS, CAMERAS AND ECUS Protection from static buildup – Stat-Tech material reduces static buildup with surface resistivity between 1.0E+2 ohms and 1.0E+6 ohms, minimizing sparks from damaging nearby electrical components, especially those near fuel storage. High performance without secondary operations – When using Stat-Tech material, painting and vacuum metallization are not necessary in order to achieve the performance you need from your ADAS systems, therefore cutting down on the processing times and costs associated with using aluminum.

CRTM™ (Continuous Resin Transfer Molding) Reinforced Composite Sandwich Panels Lightweight, high-performance metal replacement solution PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lightweight CRTM panels are custom engineered, high quality composite sandwich panels designed to deliver the structural benefits of metal panel systems. The unique manufacturing process yields uniform quality throughout the panel, ensuring complete resin impregnation, high fiber volume content, low void content, uniform thickness, and core bonding throughout.