Orange Nylon Colorants for High-Voltage Electric Vehicle (EV) Connectors The electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing rapidly as governments worldwide encourage sustainable energy. This is where Avient’s orange nylon colorants can help. Its portfolio of OnColor™ polymer colorants was developed to improve the heat and long-term color stability of cautionary orange polymers for high-voltage EV connectors, offering the following benefits: • Long-term fading resistance in thermal aging tests at up to 130°C for 1,000 hours, • No migration, excellent processing stability • Lower corrosion risk vs. typical comparable colorants • No impact on flame retardancy and limited adverse effects on essential mechanical characteristics, including flexural and impact strength Avient’s orange nylon colorants are available in several validated RAL, Pantone, and JPMA orange shades for compounding, injection molding, and extrusion.

There are various types of polyamides, such as Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 12, Nylon 6, 12 and their copolymers. NYLON MOLDING PROCESS Bonding is also affected by mold design and nylon molding conditions. Page 3 of 11 COMPARISON WITH OTHER COMMERCIAL NYLON OVERMOLD TECHNOLOGIES The novel universal nylon overmolding TPEs are compared with several commercial nylon overmolding TPEs.

SNOWMOBILE OEM R U N N I N G B O A R D • Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum • Impact resistance at cold temperatures • Fatigue resistance • Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to water (melted snow) • Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance • Tailored a formulation that maintained performance despite routine moisture exposure and met customer aesthetic standards to eliminate the need for decoration • Guided metal-to-composite conversion and design to redirect weld lines to non-critical structural areas, allowing complex geometric cutouts without post-operation requirements • Enabled cost reduction through assembly step simplification Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Nylons KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons Slide 1: Snowmobile OEM

In addition, nylon 6 offers a lustrous finish while nylon 6/6 is designed for high-temperature performance.  Nylon 6 and Nylon 66 Alternatives to Nylon 6,6

Replace Nylon, Reduce Carbon Footprint A Guide to Nylon Alternatives Alternatives to Nylon 6,6

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-rec-recycled-nylon-formulations Bos

These properties offer manufacturers a high-performing, cost- competitive, and more eco-conscious alternative to nylons. The production of PK emits up to 61 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than nylon. When processing, these have similar shrink to nylons, set up quickly, and have short cycle times.

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It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA) while maintaining excellent wear and chemical resistance. While PK and PA are both semi- crystalline and contain an abundance of carbon and oxygen, polyketone lacks the nitrogen present in the amide bond of the nylon backbone. Concentrated Acid - 30% H2SO4, 24 HRS, 23°C Nylon samples were almost completely dissolved after one day, while the Edgetek PKE bars are still visible.

Learn more about moisture resistant nylon long fiber reinforced composites Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Thermoplastic Nylons Complēt™ Moisture Resistant Nylons