GLOBAL SMALL APPLIANCE BRAND V A C U U M C L E A N E R H A N D L E • Comply with flame retardant ratings of UL 94 V-0 at 0.8mm and GWIT 775oC / GWFI 850oC • Pass ball pressure at 75oC • Deliver stable static resistivity of E9-11 • Matched color to a specified black103 • Pass tests for battery runaway, drop at 1m, static load, and fatigue life • Provided a custom formulation with a good balance of performance and aesthetics • Guided the molder on how to properly measure the surface resistance of the part and the fixture specifications • Had excellent service with fast turnaround of samples and strong ADTS support to ensure smooth processability Stat-Tech Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER C L O S E D S Y S T E M D R U G T R A N S F E R D E V I C E • A new material for a seal inside the next generation of closed system drug transfer device • Compliance with stringent regulatory standards: • Biocompatibility to ISO10993 • USP VI compliance • Provided regulatory support services and expertise throughout extensive medical approval process • Provided a custom formulation compliant with the highest healthcare regulatory standards • Enabled material to be manufactured and shipped globally Custom Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT?

W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E • Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA foam for grip on surfboards • Translucent appearance • Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film • Excellent UV resistance • Customized formulation for exceptional hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish • Incorporated specialty additives to enhance UV resistance and inhibit mold growth • Solved technical processing challenges to achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing • Enabled customer to achieve market differentiation and expand into new markets and applications Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Unified social credit code: 91320412MA1NMF5W4P is in conformity with Quality Management System Standard: GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015 The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service: Coating Processing of Textile (Yarn) and Glass Products (Yarn) Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road, West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, P.

Unified social credit code: 91320412MA1NMF5W4P is in conformity with Environmental Management System Standard: GB/T 24001-2016 / ISO 14001:2015 The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service: Coating Processing of Textile (Yarn) and Glass Products (Yarn) and Related Management Activities Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road, West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, P.

PET SUPPLY MANUFACTURER D O G T O Y • Tear strength • Durability • Colorability • Formulation must not intentionally contain BPA, heavy metals, latex, natural rubber, phthalates, or SVHC (REACH) • Optimized material processing and tooling through technical services and application development support • Delivered a solution to address regulation and consumer safety concerns Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

The Guidelines recognize the importance of maintaining the flexibility to adapt corporate governance processes to the changing requirements of the business. Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer The Board conducts an annual review of the performance and compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, according to the process determined by the Compensation Committee. The process provides for timely communication of the results of the evaluation to the Chief Executive Officer.

As such, overmolding presents an opportunity to design articles that have not been possible with the traditional bonding process. Good adhesions of TPE-1A, B can be achieved over a broad processing range. Figure 6 and Figure 7 also shows that consistent good peel strength of TPE-1A, B can be achieved over broad processing speeds from 25mm/sec to 64mm/sec.

AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?