Trilliant HC - OCD Microwells IVD Testing - Application Snapshot ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS M I C R O W E L L S F O R I V D D E V I C E • PS-based material • Strict TiO2 content/filling to secure accurate performance • Material to be suitable and complaint with the IVDD/IVDR standards • Surface chemical performance essential for the application • Worked in close collaboration with customer and internal teams to fully understand and overcome current material challenges • Identified anomalies in existing formulation using material science expertise and customized an alternative formulation • Enabled customer to improve processing efficiency, reduce scrap rate and respond to the increased market demand Trilliant™ HC7410-5001 X4 thermoplastics in white KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DEVICE MANUFACTURER M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G • Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS, PC/PET & COPE • Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm • Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material • Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors • Provided a cost-effective material with superior chemical resistance to traditional materials • Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline blend to support regulatory testing and approvals • Demonstrated superior property retention and crack resistance after exposure to hospital- grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb, helping to extend the device life Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Office Furniture Task Chair LEADING OFFICE FURNITURE OEM T A S K C H A I R • Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution • Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls • Cost-effective material • Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle deflection test • Enabled novel design by combining long glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet performance and mass market cost targets • Formulated custom nylon material with minimal conditioned performance loss and smooth, fiber-free surface finish • Provided technical support during two-year product development cycle Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R • Customer looking to replace metal.

POWER CABLE PRODUCER C A B L E I N S U L A T I O N • Easy to process • To pass CPR fire test • Low smoke and toxicity values on smoke test • Possibilities for low-voltage cables • Cable insulation that passed G18 of the CEI EN 50363-0: 2015 standard • Offered Sioplas technology for cross-linking providing ambient curing • Delivered new cable design possibilities for low- voltage cables while offering easy processing • Processed more efficiently than market- established elastomeric technology which is processed using a CV line • Provided cable insulation that passes the hot set test at 250°C ECCOH XL Cross-Linkable Solutions 8054 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P C R W E L L P L A T E S • Very high level of TiO2 to prevent “cross-talk” between the wells during the qPCR fluorescence testing procedure • Minimized background phosphorescence caused by agglomeration of TiO2 and/or oxidized (stressed) polystyrene • Preservation of polystyrene grade properties • Change control of formulation and manufacturing process • Robust product quality from batch to batch • Developed optimally dispersed, ready-to-use white formulation that maintains adequate signal transmission, as well as minimizing “cross-talk” and background phosphorescence • Optimized the use of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for a good balance between melt flow and other physical properties, such as stiffness • Provided comprehensive change control of raw materials and formulation, with a robust manufacturing process and quality control under a third party ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations – pre-colored solution WHY AVIENT?

EMPRESA LÍDER EM INJEÇÃO G A R R A F A S P E T P A R A Á G U A • Reduz o AA formado durante o processo de produção da garrafa • Evita cores e sabores indesejáveis ​​na produção de garrafas de água • Mantém a clareza do PET durante a reciclagem • Reduz o impacto da geração de acetaldeído (AA) devido ao aumento de calor no processamento de alto rendimento • Solução oferecida universalmente compatível com cores e resina PET • Regulamentos de conformidade necessários suportados ColorMatrix Triple A Acetaldehyde Scavenger for PET PRINCIPAIS REQUISITOS POR QUE A AVIENT?

TIER 1 SUPPLIER S T E E R I N G C O L U M N B R A C K E T & L E V E R • Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative • Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever • Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal deflection allowance • High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal • Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal to composite conversion • Provided structural design & fiber orientation consultations along with CAE analysis to predict performance met requirements • Shortened manufacturing lead time by supplying injection molded material solution Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?