Care should be used when processing Omnicolor where melt temperatures may exceed 600°F (316°C). For polymer drying in excess of 225°F (107°C), add the colorant after the drying process, or alternatively contact Avient’s technical staff for availability of high-temperature grades. Calculate using Let Down Percentage: Cost/lb of Concentrate x (Let Down Percentage/100) = Coloring Cost Calculate using Let Down Ratio: Cost/lb of Concentrate – Cost/lb of Resin Let Down Ratio +1 = Coloring Cost TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS OMNICOLOR™ TROUBLESHOOTING TWO WAYS TO CALCULATE COLORING COSTS SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Color Variation Shot-to-Shot Poor Omnicolor preblending Pigment has insufficient thermal stability More thorough blending Ensure correct machine temperature control Screw Slip Premature melting of Omnicolor Excessive addition rate Reduce heat in feed zone Check addition rate and reduce if necessary Overall Good Distributive Mixing With Streaks or Dots of Another Color Poor pigment dispersion in concentrate Return concentrate for replacement Black Streaks or Splotches Degraded polymer in barrel Clean screw and barrel Poor Distributive Mixing (Streaking) Insufficient plastification See processing instructions Loss of Color Pigment has insufficient thermal stability Change to more heat stable colorant Ensure correct machine temperature control OMNICOLOR™ PROCESSING TEMPERATURES RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM PROCESSING TEMPERATURES FOR OMNICOLOR IN SELECTED POLYMERS IN °C UK COLOR NO.

TIER 1 SUPPLIER S E A T B U C K L E S Y S T E M • Rapid development of 3 colors for global OEM platform, for 3 materials (POM, SAN, PP) • Help Tier 1 transition from printing to laser marking of buckles • Develop formulation that offers laser marking solution plus color • Quick reaction to develop three colors for this global vehicle launch • Smartbatch™ color + laser marking formulation met requirements for critical safety components Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Bergmann GmbH Adolf-Dambach-Str. 2-4 76571 Gaggenau c/o Avient ECCOH High Performance Solutions GmbH Oldendorfer Straße 9, 49324 Melle Produktion von technischen Thermoplasten

PTFE Wire insulation W I R E & C A B L E O E M P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AU TO M OT I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M A N U FAC T U R E R S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use • Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color • Low odor in the end product • Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements and extreme temperatures • Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to facilitate easy slide and effective latching • Provided excellent chemical resistance to cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids • Formulated a durable material with abrasion resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of temperatures from 0°-140°F • Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot L E A D I N G LU X U RY C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A I RC R A F T I N T E R I O R O E M A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G • Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA) • Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation • Maintain physical properties • Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability • Retain product integrity as contaminant free • Provide product traceability • Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support to minimize risk • Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and control viscosity • Enhanced mixing capability and improved processing temperature and imprint hold • Allowed greater security of supply with multiple manufacturing locations • Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and pigment dispersions that met traceability requirements with JIT delivery KEY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT?

C/Carretera.

AUTOMOTIVE OEM H E A T S H I E L D C O M P O N E N T F O R L E D H E A D L A M P • The material needed to solve a hot spot issue • A PA based grade • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Improved the parts long-term outdoor performance • Improved processability compared to high temperature plastics, reducing tooling costs • Reduced part weight by 37% than the previous metal part, providing the customer with a more economical solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?