PRODUCTOR LÍDER DE TAPONES PARA BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS T A P O N E S D E L U J O • Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece aspecto y sensación metálicos • Personalización de densidad y color • Procesamiento sencillo • Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA • El metal se sustituye con un compuesto plástico de densidad modificada para mantener una percepción de alta calidad • Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano, que supera al metal porque permite hacer coincidir el interior de la tapa con los colores de revestimiento metalizado • Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi- Tech™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

L’ORÉAL R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S • Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order to launch in North America and Europe at the same time • Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding lengthy lab trials • Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one PCR to another • Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins • Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin coloration for global consistency • Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100% of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or bio-based sources • Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8 out of 10 cases PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIPE & FITTINGS MANUFACTURER W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N • Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Specific color targets for external and inner layers • Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer • Food contact approval for the inner layer • Batch-to-batch consistency • Matched color references in concentrates suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Developed custom colorant/antioxidant combination masterbatch with high resistance to chlorine and food contact approval for the inner layer • Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for sustained performance Color concentrates and color/antioxidant combination masterbatch KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 TRANSPORTATION LIGHTING SUPPLIER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • A material to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Increase production rate by 50%, as three secondary operations were eliminated • Reduced the weight of each part by 30% • Collaborated with the customer to participate in the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Therma-Tech™ TT6600-5001 EC Grey KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIRANHA M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R • Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless steel • Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration damping properties • Injection moldable • Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material • Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to flex and absorb energy from minor impacts • Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost- effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads • Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and twice as much as competing metal propellers Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SIDING & CLADDING MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure • Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material incompatibility with PVC formulations • Maintain impact resistance and durability • Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing downtime • Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics • Validated performance and compatibility during formulation and testing to confirm material compatibility and consistency • Established processing parameters for real- time precision in temperature, pressure, and extrusion speed • Optimized CFA and process to balance weight reduction and retain mechanical properties and aesthetics Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TPEE/TPU FILM MANUFACTURER T P E E / T P U F I L M F O R A P P A R E L A N D S H O E S • Avoid phenolic yellowing effect after a certain time of storage • Offer an anti-phenolic yellowing solution, which can be applied on light color or translucent film for fabric • Maintain the soft touch of the original TPEE / TPU film • Contributed to final products, ensuring the film passed grade 4 of the yellowing standard (ISOx18 2007) • Provided good transparency on 0.04- 0.05mm film • Offered long-lasting protection without the need for additional post-processing Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EXTRUSOR Tornillo 3/4" a 6" para polietileno, de filete sencillo y sin sección de mezcla, Relación de compresión 1.5–2:1 Cabezal De presión media: ángulo de 30° a 40° Dado Del tamaño adecuado para una hilera de 1/8" o menos L/D 24:1 recomendado Paquete de mallas Sin paquete de mallas (opcional según la presión) Canal de enfriamiento 50–65°C recomendado Alimentador Preferentemente gravimétrico—3 compartimentos para cross-linked Secador Desecante, 4 horas a 70°C, para el compuesto ECCOH™ solamente; nunca se debe colocar silano seco en los secadores PROCESAMIENTO Temperatura ECCOH Serie 5000 ECCOH Serie 6000 Precalentamiento del alambre 80–120°C 80–120°C Zonas de alimentación 93°C 135°C Transición 135 °C 163°C Dosificación 150°C 190°C Cabezal/dado 165°C 215°C Material fundido 165–170°C 215–225°C Llama a la salida del dado Sí, según sea necesario Velocidad de la línea Sensible a la cizalla: Observar temperatura de fusión, amperaje del motor y presión Compuesto de purga HDPE +1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.