Key Features • High strength to weight ratio • Good creep resistance • High abrasion resistance • Excellent flex fatigue properties • Minimal moisture absorption • Excellent chemical resistance Disadvantages • Vectran® suffers from UV degradation, which causes strength loss and discoloration • Hair-like filaments tend to fray FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® VECTRAN® PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Ripcords • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope Abrasion  Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame (Acid) (Alkali) (Organic Solvent) P P X P P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.40 Elongation @ Break % 3.8 Tensile Modulus g/d 600 Moisture Regain* %   They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

Key Features • Excellent strength to weight ratio • High abrasion resistance • UV Stable • Chemically inert except for strong oxidizing acids • Resistant to fatigue & internal friction Disadvantages • Poor temperature resistance • Susceptible to creep • Flammable FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR UHMWPE • Coating • Twisting • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® UHMWPE PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope • Windshield Removal Cord Abrasion  Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Flame (Acid) (Alkali) (Organic Solvent) P P P X P P P Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 28.0 Specific Gravity Ratio  0.97 Elongation @ Break % 3.6 Tensile Modulus g/d 850 Moisture Regain* %   They also add important characteristics, such as SWELLCOAT® water-blocking, water repellence, adhe- sion, color, and wear and UV-resistance to these and many other applications.

The portfolio includes formulations for UV protection, friction reduction, protection against oxidation, improved clarity, gamma/e-beam sterilization protection, reduction of static electricity buildup, laser marking/welding, and more. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal- derived substances • Available for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates and ready-to-use formulations REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES SYRINGES & NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free for transparent applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability     Lubricant— permanent/ non-migrating Fast acting reduction in friction for wide variety of polymers such as PP, ABS, POM, PC Protection from UV in transparent applications for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290-450nm with no impact on clarity; can be combined with colors (e.g., amber)   Antistatic ready-to- use solution for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity  Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection of the polymer Preserving the properties of PP and COC/COP; reduction in yellowing using Color Compensation Technology (CCT) Reduced material consumption/cycle time—nucleation Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved thermal and mechanical properties allows wall thinning; reduction of tolerance/dimensional problems between different colors Laser marking replacing ink printing/labels Solvent-free, high-speed identification for Nd/YAG laser for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM     Antioxidants for PE, PP, TPE Thermal protection during converting/downstream sterilization    Brand protection/ anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems   Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

The portfolio includes formulations for UV protection, slip/torque reduction, protection against oxidation, improved clarity, gamma/e-beam sterilization protection, and more. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal- derived substances • Available for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates or formulations REGULATORY SUPPORT • Pre-tested raw materials: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS EBM/IBM CONTAINERS CLOSURES FILM COMBINATION DEVICES Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free—possibilities in packaging ocular solutions    Slip/torque reduction Slip for PE, PP films, processing aid, torque reduction for closures   Protection from UV in transparent packaging for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity    Antistatic ready-to-use solution for PE films e.g.

Functionality Our formulations can overcome your packaging challenges, such as oxygen ingress, CO2 egress, impact resistance, UV protection, or counterfeiting. Lightweighting • Cost-to-color efficiencies • Optimized layer structure 1 • Material selection • Buoyancy offset • Improved changeover times ENHANCE FUNCTIONALITY Bring us your concerns about sensitive contents, Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), UV degradation, easy twist-off, and other functional issues. Barrier solutions (Oxygen, Moisture) • UV absorbers • Light blockers • Drop impact performance • Anti-static performance 2 • Ease of evacuation • Scratch and mar resistance • Organoleptic protection • Flavor preservation INCREASE CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT Collaborate with our in-house color and design service.

Medical textile manufacturer MEDICAL TEXTILE MANUFACTURER A A M I S T A N D A R D G O W N S • Water repellent properties for nonwoven fabric • Fast and long-lasting water repellency • Usable in nonwoven SMS spunbond layer • Enhanced liquid repellency in spunbond layer • Eliminated the need for secondary water repellent coatings • Provided long lasting hydrophobic performance • Achieved IPA repellency grade 6 Cesa Fiber Additives Hydrophobic Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

NEVER SUMMER S N O W B O A R D S • Lightweight reinforcement that combines both structure and flexibility • Corrosion and moisture resistant • Consistent, durable performance • Provided structural integrity with strong yet flexible composite materials • Prevented rot and corrosion in a waterproof core layer • Added fatigue and stress resistance for reliable performance and long product life • Simplified manufacturing with consolidated material, reducing VOCs and labor intensive composite lay-up assembly Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE GUARD C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W • Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor conditions • Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend product life • Lightweight material for easy customer handling • Strong, long-lasting quality • Maintained stiffness and straightness while upholding performance and aesthetic specifications • Provided dimensional stability necessary for outdoor applications • High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high performance without adding significant weight Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419 AUTO-INJECTOR PEN OEM P L U N G E R S C R E W • Reduce friction and improve durability • Good strength and stiffness • Dimensional stability • Formulated a self-lubricating material to meet injection accuracy requirement • Improved the user experience by improving injector’s wear resistance • Achieved consistent dimensional stability and properties LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?