The proprietary ColorMatrix technology has been shown to deliver superior energy saving at bottle blowing whilst at the same time imparting an attractive light blue-shaded color to the preforms (and bottles) without contributing to bottle haze. Joule RHB products have also been found to have a synergistic and beneficial processing effect with use of rPET, not only in masking the color during recycling but also in enabling high levels of rPET to be successfully incorporated in preforms. The additive is not soluble in MEG, but is very thermally heat stable and at the low ppm addition levels commonly used has no measurable impact on the polymer process other than that coming from the blue tint introduced into the polymer.

Its benefits are realized only with transparent preforms in a 2-stage injection stretch blow-molding process. Once incorporated into the preform, no further action is necessary. Performance can be observed and supported during the bottle blowing process through optimization of the lamps, resulting in decreased energy consumption due to increased absorption of heat into the preform.

PACKAGING CONVERTER R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S • Provided the only reheat additive with APR Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition • Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative impact to performance or aesthetics • Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to improve cycle times and reduce energy usage • Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at multiple locations and provided technical support nationally ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/reheat-additives-pet/colormatrix-smartheat-rhc

PRODUCT BULLETIN ColorMatrix™ Optica™ PET Blue Toners & Colors For Enhanced Recyclability ColorMatrix™ Optica™ patented liquid blue toners and colors are formulated for improved heat stability and are designed for addition to PET preforms or rPET to correct and reduce yellowing that occurs during the recycling process. THE SOLUTION When added to PET preforms or rPET, ColorMatrix Optica blue toners and color formulations work to correct any yellowing or color variation, resulting in packaging that maintains a neutral or blue color with improved quality and performance. SmartHeat™ RHC AAzure™ Optica™ Ultimate™ UV390R APPLICATION PET process aid Acetaldehyde scavenger Heat stable, enhanced recyclability toners and colors Light barrier for PET FORMULATION Liquid dispersion Stand alone Liquid dispersion Triple A™ with SmartHeat RHC Liquid dispersion Heat stable dyes and carrier system with SmartHeat RHC Liquid dispersion USER Converters and rPET producers Converters (water) Converters and rPET producers Converters COLOR Colorless Slight blue tint or can be colored as required with the addition of Optica toners A range of blue colors and toners, also custom color solutions Green and amber colors also available Colorless RECYCLING APPLICATIONS APR accredited N/A N/A APR accredited COLORMATRIX ENHANCED RECYCLABILITY PORTFOLIO KEY BENEFITS • Corrects yellowing and balances color variation in PET preforms, bottles and rPET • Improves heat stability through the recycling process • Improves the quality and performance of rPET • Achieves improved mechanical strength in the bottle • Improves productivity, reduced blowouts, downtime and scrap rates in bottle blowing and filling • Reduces energy consumption • Supports the circular economy TARGET MARKET & APPLICATIONS PET preforms and rPET resin REGULATORY • EU - ✓ • FDA - ✓ • Mercosur - approved for use in Brazil with applicable use limitations Detailed information regarding food contact clearances available on request. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

© 2024 Avient, All Rights Reserved RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION Create Value • Increase yield • Expand applications • Improve aesthetics • Reduce energy ColorMatrix™ Solutions • rePrize™ IV Builder • Ionix™ Flake Treatment • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid • Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability • Joule™ Reheat Additive DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES, CONSUMPTION Enhance Consumer Experience • Improve aesthetics and visual appeal • Extend shelf life • Bolster consumer safety • Improve organoleptics ColorMatrix™ Solutions • Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier • Lactra™ Light Blocking Additive • Triple A™ Acetaldehyde Scavenger • Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger • Optica™ Toners COLLECTION, SORTING, RECYCLING Supply Quality Feedstock with APR* Recognized Solutions • Expand end-use applications • Reduce downcycling • Improve color stability ColorMatrix™ Solutions • Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier • Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid PREFORM MOLDING & BOTTLE BLOWING Promote Process Optimization • Reduce energy • Reduce bottle blow-outs • Mitigate stress cracking • Improve mechanical and dimensional stability • Increase throughput ColorMatrix™ Solutions • SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid • Eze™ Slip AgentPET RECYCLING ECO-SYSTEM PREFORM MOLDING & BOTTLE BLOWING COLLECTION, SORTING, RECYCLING DISTRIBUTION, RETAIL SALES, CONSUMPTION RESIN (RPET/PET) PRODUCTION * APR - Association of Plastics Recyclers

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Best practices relating to blowing of preforms containing ColorMatrix™ Joule™ Reheat Additives

Best practices relating to blowing of preforms containing ColorMatrix™ Joule™ Reheat Additives

Both paperboard and multilayer polymers restrict design freedom, so that the packaging is often less than ergonomic. Superior to capital-intensive multilayer preforms, the light blocking additive can easily be added to PET using a single-stage process for monolayer bottles, resulting in lower machinery costs and no loss in light blocking performance.