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HYPODERMIC NEEDLE MANUFACTURER N E E D L E H U B , C O V E R A N D S H I E L D • Compliance to ISO 6009 color coding for single use hypodermic needle • Biocompatibility of all component materials • Good mechanical and visual properties after sterilization (e.g. ETO / Gamma radiation) • Facilitated 510(k) submission with formulations registered under Device Master File MAF 1833 • Pre-tested raw materials to biocompatibility ISO10993, US and Eu Pharmacopeia, ICH-Q3D extractable metals • Enhanced stability with gamma stabilizing package • Minimized risk of change with change control beyond CAS number level • Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO 13485-2016 certified sites • MEVOPURTM ISO 6009 Standard / Customized Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/mevopur-functional-additives

NEEDLE HUB MANUFACTURER N E E D L E H U B C O L O R S • RAL and Pantone® colors available in palette to align with ISO 6009 color standard • Opaque and transparent polypropylene selections available in both masterbatch and ready-to-use precolors • Raw materials pre-tested to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI medical device guidelines • Certified formulations available globally • Provided RAL and Pantone colors as required • Developed custom polypropylene formulations to meet specific opacities • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the value chain • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR + CERTIFICATION LEARN MORE © 2021, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/mevopur-custom-colors-and-formulations

SIDING & CLADDING MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure • Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material incompatibility with PVC formulations • Maintain impact resistance and durability • Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing downtime • Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics • Validated performance and compatibility during formulation and testing to confirm material compatibility and consistency • Established processing parameters for real- time precision in temperature, pressure, and extrusion speed • Optimized CFA and process to balance weight reduction and retain mechanical properties and aesthetics Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents Slide 1: siding & cladding Manufacturer

Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE? All Rights Reserved. https://www.polyone.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants

HAGER GROUP O U T D O O R E L E C T R I C A L S O C K E T • A more sustainable, recycled formulation • Similar performance to current virgin polyolefin including: • Good UV, scratch, and impact resistance • Reliable coloration to RAL 7011 and RAL 7035 • A matte finish • Expedited the approval of Plastic Bank as a new supplier • Formulated custom materials with recycled ocean-bound plastic (Social Plastic®) from Plastic Bank • Provided functional replacements for the previous virgin polyolefins with comparable performance • Enabled Hager to launch new cubyko leaf outdoor sockets and switches to market containing 27% recycled materials Maxxam REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION RECYCLED + UV RESISTANCE LEARN MORE © 2024 Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved Social Plastic® is a registered trademark of The Plastic Bank Recycling Corporation https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/maxxam-rec-recycled-polyolefin-formulations Hager group

Name of topic CABLE PRODUCER P H O T O V O L T A I C C A B L E • Simplified supply chain and inventory by providing one solution for both insulation and jacket coating • Provided a material that gave cable a good surface finish and improved cable life time value (passed Arrhenius life time prediction as per IEC 60216-1 in internal lab test) • Reduced catalyst dosage resulting in lower material cost • Improved customer processing speeds • Enabled flame retardant performance to EN 50618 and IEC 60332-1 standards on complete cable ECCOH™ XL 8148 + ECCOH XL CAT 005 Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions Cable producer

INJECTION MOLDER T O U C H S C R E E N S U R F A C E • Provide antimicrobial protection with strong log reduction (gram-negative / gram-positive efficacy) using globally available and cost-effective active ingredients • Incorporate a compatible recycled base resin • Utilize recyclate with no haze or discoloration (yellowing) of product, even with long-term heat aging • Maintain visual clarity while using antimicrobial raw materials with additional functional additives • Offered expertise in antimicrobial solutions, application development, and versatile product forms • Provided non-public health claims and reduced material use with recycled polycarbonate • Delivered strong efficacy >Log 2 against gram- negative and gram-positive bacteria • Supported a safe, hygienic environment while maintaining clarity and performance using a masterbatch with recycled content Cesa WithStand SX Low Haze Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/repellant-antimicrobial-additives/cesa-withstand-antimicrobial-additives Slide 1: Injection molder