OnFlex™ TPEs provide a tight seal over these lengthier time frames—even at elevated temperatures—and reduce vibration and noise. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

SILICONE DISPERSION TECHNOLOGIES Colorant and additive dispersions that provide enhanced performance and color consistency WE’RE HERE TO HELP With our broad portfolio of color and additive silicone dispersions, we can provide the value, consistency and reliability needed to get products to market quickly and successfully. Our products are available globally, providing customers with considerable access. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Adding a comfortable grip to these products is one way to provide this kind of valuable differentiation in any competitive space. SURFACE FEEL: TPEs can be customized to provide surface feels ranging from grippy or tacky to smooth and silky. 2. TPEs can provide unusual texturing, such as a bubble or ridged surface or even a leather look. 3.

GLOBAL FRIDGE MANUFACTURER R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E • Provide 5VA flame retardant rating • Utilize existing molds • Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current material • Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part • High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge • Maintain or reduce weight • Expedited development time, providing solutions ready for testing within a week • Enabled first time approval through close customer collaboration • Provided excellent in person support to both customer and moulder throughout trials • Gave technical advice on how to adjust processing parameters, enabling the use of existing molds with the new material Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM I N T E R I O R D O O R P A N E L • Available for multiple resins and approved OEM colors • Maintain performance characteristics of traditional raw materials that use conventional carbon black • Pass REACH and RoHS requirements • Retain color consistency and stability • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation that aligns with ISO 14067:2018 • Provided recycled content formulations that met all design and engineering goals while achieving sustainability targets • Provided effective alternative to materials using virgin carbon black • Achieved color stability under xenon arc and TUV methodology • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER S T E T H O S C O P E S • Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips • Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for stethoscope tubing • Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process and performance requirements • Deliver effective communication and cross-functional collaboration • Offered dependable silicone paste colorants that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization • Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce tackiness and support product longevity • Collaborated internally to align all materials and provide color consistency across components • Supported fast color changes and met quality specifications through constant communication and technical expertise Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PALLET MANUFACTURER 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?

PowerPoint Presentation MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S • Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device regulations • Offer Good sealing performance • Provide technical supports for processing recommendations • Deliver a high compression set materials to improve comfort • Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share • Provided technical support during design and the manufacturing process for EVA bonding • Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent sealing performance Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers - G2705 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Recently, a market leader in the production of closures for spirits wanted to increase profitability without compromising the quality it provides to the world’s leading beverage brands. Injection molding the closure from this material, called Gravi-Tech™, would provide the look, feel and sound of metal and maintain a premium perception. Finding a material that would not compromise the premium quality provided to a leading spirits brand was critical for the closure producer.

LONG FIBER TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES POWERFUL SOLUTION FOR BETTCHER INDUSTRIES © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 Quantum is a trademark of Bettcher Industries, Inc. Avient’s team also provided hands-on design recommendations to minimize knit line concerns and address structural requirements. While we are well aware of the industry and the application demands, Avient was able to provide the design support capabilities and materials expertise to help us optimize performance and streamline the development process.”