Cesa™ Laser Additives Cesa™ Laser Additives allow manufacturers to optimize the use of laser technology to create markings or assemble plastic parts.  

Additives for Laser Marking Cesa™ Laser Additives Enhances marking contrast when laser technology is used. Highly durable marking with good resistance to friction and scratches.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments. DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth — reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.

The inclusion of these additives can help a cable to pass flame resistance tests, even if the resin originally used is not flame retardant • Cesa™ Light Additives: UV light stabilizers that improve weather resistance and provide long term protection against weather degradation • Semi-conductive TPU formulations to enhance cable performance • Cesa™ Laser Additives: Includes laser-marking additives for durable cable marking.

SBD CORDLESS POWER TOOL B A T T E R Y P A C K • PA66-based solution • Meet flame retardant UL94 V-0 standard • Pass 10-meter drop test • Achieved flame retardance of UL94 V-0 rating @1.5 and 3.0 mm, GWFI 750 °C • Offered material and high impact with good laser marking performance strength • Accomplished excellent surface appearance with less visible fibers • Provided shorter lead time and stronger technical support than the competition Bergamid™ FR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Laser Marking Additives ECCOH™ 5549 LM Formulations

FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION REAGENT CONTAINERS/ KITS PIPETTE/ LABWARE SELF-TESTING/ POCT INSTRUMENT/ ACCESSORIES Colorants for coding for lab automation/ identification Wide range of colors in various polymers, available in ready-to-use formulation or concentrate adapted to your process     Colors – low migration/ interference Ready-to-use formulation to avoid interference with analytical tests; extractable metal data    Colors – biologically evaluated Reduced risk of non compliance to current and proposed regulations such as IVDR     Color in PP, ABS, PC and high temperature polymers with UL listings Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates supporting Underwriters Laboratory requirements of electric enclosures   Antistatic for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use formulation; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity   Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing potential migration   Laser marking for UDI replacing ink printing/labels Activation of the polymer to laser energy give high contrast solvent-free, high speed identification     Laser welding for fast, reliable assembly of a range of polymers Custom concentrates and ready-to-use formulations for optically transparent and opaque colors while allowing laser transmission/absorption    Nucleation of semicrystalline polymers e.g.

APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DESCRIPTION General use Opaque and transparent colors in PP, PE, COC, ABS, POM, PC, TPU, PEEK, and more Needle hubs and cannulae Opaque and translucent colors evaluated to ISO 6009 Ophthalmic caps and closures 13 standard colors in PE matched to American Academy of Ophthalmology; biologically evaluated to USP standard White pharmaceutical packaging White colorants for PE, HDPE, PP covering solid dose to nasal packaging needs Amber pharmaceutical packaging Pre-tested amber colorants LSR silicones For LSR silicones and transparent color PET/PP (e.g. amber) FUNCTIONALITY ADDITIVE PERFORMANCE UV protection in transparent packaging Blocks UV in 290–450nm for PP, PE, PETG, COP Processing aid/friction reduction Optimizes processing for PE, PP, ABS, POM—non-migrating Nucleation for reduced material consumption/cycle time Improves thermal and mechanical properties of PE and PP and allows wall thinning to support sustainability Clarifying Improves clarity of transparent PP applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability—sorbitol-free Laser marking/welding Activates the polymer to absorb Nd-YAG laser for fast reliable marking/assembly Gamma/e-beam sterilization Preserves the properties of PP and COP, reduces yellowing and compensates for discoloration Anti-static Reduces static buildup in applications such as films in API handling and inhaler spacers/nebulizers Antioxidant Provides thermal protection during converting/ downstream sterilization Anti-counterfeit/brand protection Covert and non-covert systems SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS As the need to integrate sustainability in the design of healthcare products is growing, manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and pharmaceutical packaging are looking for materials with a more environmentally friendly profile. They also improve the visual appearance of plastic components by reducing sink marks.

MEVOPUR COLORANTS • Standard colors in PP and PE to shorten time-to-market • Custom colors matched to Pantone, RAL or other color reference • White colorants for pharmaceutical packaging for LDPE, HDPE and PP with opacity to reach USP chapter MEVOPUR FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES • Antistatic formulation with good flow/impact for injection molding • Amide- and amine-free antistatic for film in contact with API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) • UV blocking for transparent PP and PE packaging to meet USP chapter • Non-migrating friction reduction/processing aid for PE and PP • Laser marking/welding additive for fast, reliable marking/assembly • MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) reduction for HDPE to improve shelf-life • Thermal protection of the polymer during processing • Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection for PP (up to 50kGy) with color compensation for reduced yellowing 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 Bormed™ is a registered trademark of Borealis Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

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