© 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Versaflex™ TPEs, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit us at avient.com. THE SOLUTION Based on earlier successful projects, the OEM design team again turned to Avient for its unparalleled portfolio of materials, ranging from specialty polymers to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.

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Avient GLS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material specialists identified a current TPE within the OnFlex™ S HF, non-halogenated, flame retardant portfolio that could be slightly modified to meet the application’s requirements. Avient determined the TPE would perform satisfactorily at an 85 Shore A hardness level. THE IMPACT By replacing traditional sealing materials with non- halogenated OnFlex S HF TPE, Schneider-Electric NB (Strömfors) was able to offer its customers several significant benefits: • For flexibility in processing, OnFlex S HF TPEs can be supplied in either natural or pre-colored grades.

NAME DESCRIPTION TARGET MARKETS AVAILABLE FEATURES1 OnFlex™ Part of Avient’s portfolio of specialty TPEs, OnFlex materials are designed to meet and withstand the rigor and durability of various industrial applications. Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Wire & Cable High heat resistance Chemical resistance Automotive approved grades Excellent compression set Overmolding Flame resistant grades Excellent weatherability Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable reSound™ OM Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers reSound™ OM TPEs are based on biopolymers derived from sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50 percent bio-renewable content Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Sustainably resourced Recycled content Bio derived content Strength and durability Chemical resistance Impact resistance Pre-color solutions reSound™ R Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers* reSound™ R VX post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end- user products, with formulations utilizing 25 and 40 percent recycled content. Personal care products Lawn & garden tools Outdoor goods Office supplies Footwear Houseware durables PCR grade is formulated with recycled ocean plastics Supports the circular economy Can be overmolded to PP Comparable performance to traditional TPEs Versaflex™ Versaflex materials offer the benefits of overmolding and vibration damping to a wide range of end user applications such as medical tubing, protective film, electronics and many others.

SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions

TIER 1 SUPPLIER V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M • Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic • Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions • Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color + effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of thermoplastic • Avient formulated the TPE used in the air vents for this HVAC system SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and OnFlex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL CLOSURES PRODUCER T E Q U I L A C A P • A weighted material that could be injection molded • A material with evenly distributed weight • Suitable for over molding with a TPE to be used as a stopper in a tequila bottle • Formulated a 2.5 specific gravity weighted PP material that is FDA approved • Simplified processing steps and created an evenly balanced closure that was over- molded with a TPE • Expedited development of material to meet customer deadline Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

AVIENT SOLUTION SWIMMING GEAR BRAND S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D N O S E B R I D G E • Bio-content material • Good adhesion to PC • Flexible and comfortable to wear • Easy to process • Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets • Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict chlorine, brine, and QUV tests • Offered prompt development and on-site technical services to accelerate commercialization KEY REQUIREMENTS SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING LEARN MORE reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

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