White Paper: Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels Design optimization, predictive tools and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels

Contact us at 1.844.4AVIENT (844.428.4368) or visit us at avient.com. http://www.avient.com APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) IP Components Door Trim Console Seat Back Panel Talc-Filled PP/ TPO Metallic (various shades) Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (larger flakes - mimics paint) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Marble Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints PP (unfilled) Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Laser Marking OnColor REC Colorants (seat shields) Marble Upper Pillar Trim Grab Handles Headliner TPO Bright Colors (grab handles) Granite (fibers - minimal pillars) Laser Marking Shifter Knobs TPU Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Marble APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Door Trim Pull Cup Console Cupholder Bezels Console Decorative Bezels/ Trim Rings ABS Metallic (bright chromatic colors) Metallic (solid metal) Marble Laser Marking (pattern on metallic) Shade Mirrors Rearview Mirror Overhead Console Bin Tray PC+ABS Marble Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Headrest Guides HDPE Metallic (solid metal) Bin & Pullcup Mats Cupholders Safety Restraints Overmolding TPE Laser Marking Bright Colors Marble Granite (fibers) Safety Restraints Sun Visor Vanity Frame Door Handle Bezels Switch Bezels Armrest Pullcup GF PA Metallic (solid metal) A/C Vent Vanes Door Handle Seat Handle Carpet Clips GF PA Metallic (solid metal) Granite (fibers) APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints POM Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (various shades) Granite (fibers) Bezels Lenses PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent Bezels Lenses ASA Light Diffusion Exterior Badging Exterior Mirrors ASA Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Metallic (various shades) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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Avient Corporation will highlight Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents, which can be used to reduce weight in automotive applications such as door panels, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) Conference 2024 The first, titled Lightweight Design Innovation: A Case Study of 20% Weight and CO2 Emission Reduction in Door Panels, offers insights into achievable weight and CO2 reductions using Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents in collaboration with tier-one supplier Antolin.

If unaddressed, a layer of dust will collect on instrument panels, center consoles, doors, pillars and other plastic surfaces in just a few weeks.  By the same token, an OEM may choose higher levels of antistatic additive for the instrument panel and center console, because they tend to collect more dust than parts such as visors or door handles.