CLEVELAND – June 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the launch of a new special-effect masterbatch package that enables production of natural-looking wine corks made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

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Versaflex™ & Versalloy™ Specialty Engineered Materials Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions for demanding healthcare applications, Avient has performance-grade materials that are approved for USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.

PAC K AG I N G C O M P O N E N T M A N U FAC T U R E R P E R F U M E C A P • A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3 • Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content • Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials • Provide continuity of supply • Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom material with post-industrial recycled PP content • Provided a more sustainable solution with 60% recycled content while maintaining the performance characteristics of prime PP • Expedited speed to market, delivering material in three weeks Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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PA L L E T M A N U FAC T U R E R N O N - S L I P S T R I P S • Improve top deck coefficient of friction • Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower temperatures • Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan • Provided onsite technical support to incorporate a secondary material in the existing manufacturing process • Shortened the product development life cycle by quickly providing a durable material within our existing product portfolio that improved grip • Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns • Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer, and color polymer solutions to enable product innovation Versaflex™ TPE Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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