Polymer Colorants Ag & Construction Structural Components Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™

PTFE Wire insulation CONSUMER & AEROSPACE MOLDERS M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E S O L U T I O N • Metallic appearance • FDA-food contact compliance* • Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical disinfection cycles • Easy processing to meet flexible design requests • Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions • Created a variety of food contact-approved, brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver, and bronze for optimal aesthetics • Ensured excellent mechanical performance after repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning​ cycles • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + COLORABILITY LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation.

PR 202 ADVANCED DISPERSIONS SPECIALTY COLORANTS Spectrophotometric Fact Sheet EXPLANATION OF SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC DATA Avient certifies our colorants based on CIELAB spectrophotometric color difference data for each lot of product. SPECTROPHOTOMETER CONFIGURATION FOR COA Type: Datacolor Illuminate: D65 Daylight Observer: 10 degree, large area view, specular included EXPLANATION OF SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC VALUES DL* Lightness/Darkness Difference (Delta L*) The shade of gray (black/white) + = Lighter - = Darker Da* Red/Green Color Difference (Delta a*) + = Hue is redder (or less green than) - = Hue is greener (or less red than) Db* Yellow/Blue Color Difference (Delta b*) + = Hue is yellower (or less blue than) - = Hue is bluer (or less yellow than) DC* Difference Attributed to Chromaticity (Delta C*) + = More saturated than (more color intensity) - = Less saturated than (less color intensity) DH* Difference Due to Hue Only (Delta H*) DE* Total Color Difference (Delta E*) DE is a mathematical calculation utilizing the DL*, Da* and Db*, and therefore, used alone this number can be misleading as to the true color of a material. USING THIS CHART This color selection chart is a tool to assist in selecting the proper colorants for specific applications

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Polymer Colorants Ag & Construction Structural Components Making the Most of Color: Smart Colorants™

It supplies molded parts and subassemblies to Audi AG, one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. First, the products need to match each of the three interior colors that Audi offers for its Q5 (black, gray, and beige). Ease of coloring = reduced scrap rate: Because it is readily colorable, the material helps Jäger meet Audi’s requirements for interior colors while generating less scrap due to off-spec or inconsistent color.

It supplies molded parts and subassemblies to Audi AG, one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. First, the products need to match each of the three interior colors that Audi offers for its Q5 (black, gray, and beige). Ease of coloring = reduced scrap rate: Because it is readily colorable, the material helps Jäger meet Audi’s requirements for interior colors while generating less scrap due to off-spec or inconsistent color.

In addition, manufacturers of beauty and personal care packaging often require materials that are clear or brightly colored to attract consumer attention. Caps, Closures & Containers: Thermoplastic elastomers play a big role in the design of ergonomically enhanced packages that can help aging users accomplish simple tasks such as opening a bottle of aspirin or a jar of coffee.

Polymer Colorants Ag & Construction Structural Components Color Cosmetics

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OEM I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R • Chemical and impact resistance • Customized pre-colored solutions • Color and dimension stable after sterilization • Minimum color deviation and easy to process • Technical support and color expertise • Offered bright white and customized pre- colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for intraoral scanner head and body parts • Provided a solution that can withstand up to 1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical and excellent impact resistance • Met customer request for color stability after processing and biocompatible compliance Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION RESISTANCE + CUSTOMIZED COLORS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-transcend-premier-healthcare-colorants