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CUSTOM TPE RESOLVES A STICKY SITUATION FOR CONTACT LENS CONTAINER CASE STUDY: VERSAFLEX™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. Because low durometer (softer) material is a requirement for this application, the manufacturer considered a switch to a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.

PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers recently worked with one of the largest infant care brands in Japan to develop a new feeding set for infants and toddlers. We worked closely with this customer to understand the application’s needs and were able to formulate a solution that meets today’s increasingly rigorous food-contact safety requirements,” said Charles Page, director of global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Media contact Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory requirements for skin contact • Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs capable of meeting the desired feel • Eased production of buckle design with injection moldable solutions Versaflex CL TPEs WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Slide 1: EEG Wearable manufacturer

GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - English CLOSURELOGIC GMBH A L U M I N U M C A P L I N E R • Compliance with food contact regulations • Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles • Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages • Provided a low migration TPE with outstanding organoleptic properties • Enabled processing at temperatures 20°C lower than comparative materials GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers

SNOWMOBILE OEM S N O W F L A P • Cold temperature flexibility and toughness • UV stability • Easily injection moldable • Offered a specialty TPE capable of performing well in demanding environments • Delivered a technology that supported a nearly 2-foot flow length for easy processing • Generated .udb file to help accelerate new designs • Collaborated with the molder and OEM for seamless product development and production OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Medical TPE Grades Formulated Without Animal Derivatives CLEVELAND – July 31, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced the addition of eight new grades to its healthcare portfolio of Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).

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ANNUAL GROWTH FORECAST Source: Smithers report The Future of Thermoplastic Elastomers to 2024 and Ceresana Market Study: Silicones 3rd. Edition 2019 THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS (TPEs) are a diverse family of rubber-like materials that can be repeatedly melt-processed. CHECK OUT THIS BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TPES https://www.avient.com/idea/video-advances-overmolding https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/beginners-guide P ro du ct P er fo rm an ce Market Pricing ($/lb.)

Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese) Overview of key characteristics, markets and applications for Versaflex™TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (Chinese language version) Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Textile Fabrics (English)