HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent NEW ENERGY VEHICLE OEM H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T • Reliable sealing performance • Excellent abrasion resistance • Good bonding with PA6 • Formulated a TPE with good sealing and insulation for gaskets within the vent to minimize air and moisture leaks, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the HVAC system • Provided a solution that resisted wear, abrasion, and impact to enhance the longevity of components Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GARAGE DOOR OEM G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S • Replace incumbent material with structural composite panel meeting UV and thermal requirements • Lightweight & impact resistant • Ability to withstand weather conditions • Simplify the manufacturing process • Custom-formulated panels with UV stable laminates and core that met thermal requirements • Provided panels with high durability, impact resistance, and weatherability • Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing process for OEM with panels cut-to-size in-house Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FILM MANUFACTURER B L O W N F I L M • Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives • Meet regulatory compliance • Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup • Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time • Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met all performance and regulatory requirements and did not interact with other additives • Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick time to clear of under forty minutes • Delivered technical support, including comprehensive testing on various chemistries and polymers • Attained high throughput with a minimal amount of additive Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WATER STORAGE MANUFACTURER P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S • Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide differentiating feature for landmark product launch • Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface • Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements • Formulated a multi-polymer solution that ensured microbial and fungal growth were diminished while preserving polymer performance • Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal effect of undesirable tastes and odors • Enabled customer to meet requirements through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of regulatory protocols Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BABY BOTTLE MANUFACTURER I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S • Compliant with FDA food contact and China National Standard GB 9685 • Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization • Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy identification of measurement lines • Good impact resistance • Developed formulation to comply with both FDA and GB 9685 • Provided material able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and maintain excellent mechanical performance • Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity to enhance measurement lines • Met the need for impact resistance Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?

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?

ETO / Gamma radiation) • Facilitated 510(k) submission with formulations registered under Device Master File MAF 1833 • Pre-tested raw materials to biocompatibility ISO10993, US and Eu Pharmacopeia, ICH-Q3D extractable metals • Enhanced stability with gamma stabilizing package • Minimized risk of change with change control beyond CAS number level • Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO 13485-2016 certified sites • MEVOPURTM ISO 6009 Standard / Customized Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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Heavy Truck manufacturer HEAVY TRUCK MANUFACTURER E X T E R I O R S T E P P E D A L • Offer pre-color support to achieve an approved silver color formulation • Provide a metallic look with good weather resistance and wear performance for the exterior part • Shorten development time to gain durability approval • Offered color options that met desired metal color and texture, which was different from an ordinary plastic feel • Achieved excellent wear performance and weather resistance, qualifying it to replace metal • Provided support in achieving durability approval, resulting in significant time and cost savings OnForce Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?