INDUSTRIAL FAN MANUFACTURER A X I A L F A N B L A D E • Replace aluminium alloy • Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade • Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity (90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF • Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and mold flow analysis services from Avient Design • Simulated mechanical load to determine which new design would provide optimal performance • Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling injection-moldable parts and streamlined production • Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease) • Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter blade that cuts through the air Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

F L E X IB L E PA C K AG I N G M A N U FAC T U R E R F L E X I B L E P O U L T R Y P A C K A G I N G • Provide low friction resistance for multilayer film structures with external polyamides • Prevent self-adhesion of plastic films • Enhance the end-use appearance • Provided additives that result in a lower coefficient of friction for packaging end products • Enhanced the appearance of packaging surfaces by creating a smoother finish • Offered expertise in additives for polyamides in flexible packaging and assistance in achieving regulatory approval Cesa Anti-Block Additives and Cesa Slip Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

I N D U S T R I A L E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FAC T U RE R H O U S I N G F O R C R A N E C O N T R O L • High impact performance, charpy notched > 60kJ/m2 • Part assembly: tight dimensional tolerances ±0.05mm • Critical weld lines are invisible on the final part • Red RAL 3020 as branding color • Color stability during injection • Offered a nylon (PA66) formulation with high impact resistance and dimensional stability • Supported injection trials with field technical services • Developed a ready-to-use solution in RAL 3020 with excellent color stability, helping to reduce scrap rate from >50% to 4% • Enabled timely production through fast new developments and samplings • Offered additional color options Bergamid Polyamide Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Key Features • .25mm – 5.00mm sizes available • Round, oval, rectangular shapes available • Swellcoat® water blocking SAP available • Additional up jacketing up to 17mm • Dielectric Strength Members (exception of carbon) • Rod printing available for accurate length reading FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR PULTRUSION • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Carbon Fiber • Fiberglass FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY PULTRUSION • Strength elements • Central Strength Members • Tracer Wire PULTRUSION FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS Overview FIBER-LINE® pultrusion is the process of impregnating and curing fibers in a resin system to form a rigid rod.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Ease of conversion from liquid plastisol to fused thermoplastic solid • Available in a range of hardness and colors • Used in molding, casting and dip coating, including hot and cold dipping • Customizable formulations for automotive, healthcare, industrial and other specialty applications to comply with regulatory requirements including FDA, RoHS, REACH, Prop-65, CPSIA and CONEG • Non-phthalate formulations available for healthcare, playground equipment, outdoor furniture and other high-touch applications MARKET AND APPLICATIONS CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols are available for a wide variety of uses, including: • Automotive air filters • Tool handles, grips • Outdoor furniture and playground equipment • Fencing, wire grates • Industrial textiles • Healthcare masks, molds, medical tape, manikins and stethoscopes • Medical cannula • Sound barriers • Seals/barriers for food packaging • Construction coatings • Electrical insulators • Protective caps • Antistatic flooring and mats www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Vinyl powders in high performing, versatile formulations • A balance of fusion characteristics and physical properties • Customizable with additives such as heat or light stabilizers, flame retardants or blowing agents • Matched to any color and to varied processing and performance requirements • VBX Series vinyl powders formulated to automotive OEM needs MARKET AND APPLICATIONS CORE™ Vinyl Powder formulations offer endless utility for nearly every consumer market.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Part design freedom • Reduced tooling cost • Controlled laser transmission rate and weld width • Minimum heat affected zone • Gas tight weld line with no weld flash • Multiple color options MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Bergamid Laser Welding Solutions can meet the demanding technical requirements of laser welding for a range of markets & applications, including: • Automotive • Medical Devices • Consumer Goods • Houseware Applications PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Cost effective replacement for spray-on or painted frost effects • Easy dosing without secondary operations, which enhances maximum production efficiencies and provides sustainability • Better slip-resistant performance than normal PET bottle • Can be used in all ISBM molding machines TYPICAL USES SmartBatch Frost Collection can be used with all PET and adds premium value to customers.

The customer noted that having Avient perform the testing and provide the results was a key to the success of this project.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Meets critical need for thermal weldability and kink resistance • Minimizes extractables during processing • Provides excellent tensile strength • Complies with USP VI and ISO 10993-4, -5, -11 certifications • Suitable for gamma and autoclave sterilization methods • Bio-based grade option formulated with nearly 40% Gen 1 biomass content PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.