© 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 avient.com THE CHALLENGE A leading North American medical contract manufacturer faced a challenge when molding the gasket for a contact lens container.

Screw Speed Low–moderate Injection Velocity 1–3 inch per second Back Pressure Low–moderate Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) Residence Time Long residence times are not advised 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

• Low and stable εr • Ultra-low loss • Low water absorption • Hydrolysis resistant • Excellent impact strength • Mass production friendly APPLICATION BULLETIN A PREPERM radome grade gives you a longer and wider scanning range compared to common resins. 40 m Comparison of PREPERM radome grade and common resin at 24 GHz and 79 GHz bands Common Resin Common Resin PREPERM™ RB260 PREPERM™ RB260 PARAMETER PBT+GF PEI PREPERM RADOME GRADE ELECTRICAL εr @ 77 GHz 3.5–4.2 3.1 2.6 Tan @ 77 GHz 0.03 0.003 0.003 Isotropic @ 77 GHz No Yes Yes MECHANICAL Impact strength -20°C/+23°C notched izod 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 25kJ/m2/35kJ/m2 Elongation @ break 3% 40% 22% Brittleness Yes Yes No THERMAL Max use temp (HDT) 200–220°C 190–200°C 150–180°C Inherent flammability HB V0 V1 to V0 ENVIRONMENTAL Water absorption 0.4% 1.25% 0.2% Chemical resistance Good Excellent Good Hydrolysis resistant Specific Grade Yes Yes MANUFACTURING Batch-to-batch consistency Limited Excellent Excellent Moldability Excellent Good Good Abrasive Yes No No Mold shrinkage Inconsistent, warpage issue Homogenous Homogenous Raw material price Low High Moderate Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

EXTRUDER Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 recommended Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure) Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put Dry Silane in Dryers PROCESSING Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C) Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C) Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C) Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C) Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C) Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure Purge Compound HDPE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

flame retardants) into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Permanent antistatic additives require high loading levels versus temporary formulations. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

STRUCTURE MATERIAL TECHNIQUE FUNCTION S (Spunbond) outer layer PP Nonwoven Spunbond Waterproof, prevents droplets from sticking M (Meltblown) middle layer PP Nonwoven Meltblown Filtration of microbes, particles and droplets in the air S (Spunbond) outer layer PP Nonwoven Spunbond Water absorption, absorbs water vapor from breath Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Versaflex TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while also accelerating production speed and reducing manufacturing cost. www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

PHTHALATES FACTS PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN IN THE HUMAN BODY Research has shown that after entering the body, phthalate are broken down into metabolites within minutes and pass out quickly in urine.2 PHTHALATE EXPOSURE IS CONSIDERED LOW Despite the fact that phthalates are used in a wide range of products, human exposure from all sources is considered to be extremely low.2 PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE Flexible vinyl tubing does not react with most medications, allowing for reliable administration of drugs, while flexible vinyl bags prevent blood contamination and extend shelf life of the blood.3 PHTHALATES ARE REGULATED Based on earlier studies, a few specific phthalates have been banned for use in toys or other items for sale to children under twelve to reduce risk of overexposure through hand-to- mouth behaviors. 1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

APPLICATION BULLETIN GRADE Dk at 40 GHz Df at 40 GHz Versaflex CE 3140-65N 2.49 0.024 Versaflex CE 3140-90N 2.54 0.021 Standard TPE (70A) 2.67 0.055 Standard TPE (90A) 2.83 0.038 5G TRANSPARENCY PERFORMANCE *Market benchmark is 2.5 Dk at 37 GHz for compatible phone cases 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.