IMPACT PROTECTION D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S Avient Corporation 1 PROJECT KICK OFF B R I E F Application: Protective sports equipment Challenge: Provide functional material to protect against impact for chest protector Requirements: • Compact - reduce thickness and weight for improved comfort and functionality • Meet EN standards • EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1 • Eliminate the use of foam and glue • Be waterproof and easy to clean • Sustainable • Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing efficiency Avient Corporation 2 VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT) H O W D O E S I T W O R K ? Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product

NEUSoft™ UR842A NEUSoft™ UR852A NEUSoft™ UR862A NEUSoft™ UR873A Hardness 42 52 62 73 Specific Gravity 0.96 0.98 1.01 1.04 Compression Set 17 16 16 23 Tensile Strength @ 50% (psi) 130 185 265 455 Tensile Strength @ 100% (psi) 185 257 364 594 Tensile Strength @ 200% (psi) 305 392 532 830 Tensile Strength @ Break 990 1367 1849 2509 Elongation 501 575 626 542 Tear Resistance 120 164 234 319 Melt Index 190C/8.7kg 2 4 9 13 SELECTION GUIDE NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes With continued advancement in healthcare technology, the importance of quick prototyping and material sampling has never been greater. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Any samples or developmental material provided by Seller are provided “AS IS” with no warranty as to its performance and such samples or materials shall not create any warranty by sample, which is hereby waived. The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable. Buyer shall not use Seller’s name or trademarks in any advertisements, product descriptions, packaging materials, websites, or any other promotional materials, except with the prior written consent of Seller. 18.

It is best for material to flow from thick to thin regions in the part. Place these wells at the base of the sprue to capture the cold material first emerging from the nozzle. 2. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Because low durometer (softer) material is a requirement for this application, the manufacturer considered a switch to a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The company tried several TPE grades, hoping to find a material that would eliminate the adhesion problem while providing comparable softness to silicone. With the Avient material, the manufacturer is expected to save $122,000 per year vs. silicone.

The company needed to find the right material that met all their requirements to create the new control grips. The material is also complicated to process, which can increase costs further. The material was customized with the special glow-in-the-dark colorant and laser etched with intricate game logos.

Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information. ELECTRET CHARGING Electret charging works by improving the crystallinity and mechanical deformation of a material, to prevent electret charging from drifting. By introducing additives with charge storage properties, “charge traps” are created which capture the electret charge applied to the meltblown nonwoven material.

This low smoke and fume non-halogen (LSFOH) grade was developed to provide comparable performance to market-leading jacket materials, including PVC, while offering additional benefits to cable manufacturers needing to meet CSA Teck 90 certification. Offering excellent mechanical properties, the ECCOH 5981 UV formulation provides a durable material choice for Teck 90 cables used in demanding locations where safety is paramount. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable. Seller has no liability for the failure of discharge or unload- ing equipment or materials used by Buyer, whether or not sup- plied by Seller. 12. Buyer shall not use Seller’s name or trademarks in any advertisements, product descriptions, packaging materi- als, websites, or any other promotional materials, except with the prior written consent of Seller. 18.

Any samples or developmental material provided by Seller are provided “AS IS” with no warranty as to its performance and such samples or materials shall not create any warranty by sample, which is hereby waived. The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable. Buyer shall not use Seller’s name or trademarks in any advertisements, product descriptions, packaging materials, websites, or any other promotional materials, except with the prior written consent of Seller. 18.