CASE STUDY: SMARTBATCH™ SOLUTIONS To learn more about Smartbatch solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368). Multiple components, each made from different materials, did not appear to be the same color. THE SOLUTION The OEM approached Avient with its challenge.

Before joining Avient, Mr. Sequeira earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Master’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Bombay in India. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

C O N T I N U O U S G LU C O S E M O N I TO R I N G O E M C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R • Provide color options that work within a limited existing pigment set • Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new color formulations • Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and realize lower costs • Offered color options that met desired aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved pigment set while creating a distinct color difference from an existing device • Provided support in achieving regulatory approvals, resulting in significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR DEVELOPMENT + COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/avient-colorworks

PP NONWOVEN MANUFACTURER G E O T E X T I L E S • High concentrate UV solution (up to 50% light protection) in PP nonwoven textiles • Shorter lead time from existing supplier • Local technical support • Long-lasting UV stability • Provided high concentrate UV protection in nonwoven textiles with dosage @ 50% • Shortened the lead time with global supply and technical service • Offered excellent UV stability CesaTM Light Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION GLOBAL SUPPLY + UV STABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SHOCK ABSORPTION LEARN MORELEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OEM V I A L S , B O T T L E S & C O N T A I N E R S • Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D guidelines • Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for both opaque and transparent polymer materials • Certified formulations available globally • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical value chain • Delivered specialized formulated solutions to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging requirements • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CERTIFICATION + AVAILABILITY LEARN MORE © 2021, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/mevopur-custom-colors-and-formulations

APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020 Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates

TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION GLOBAL SERVICE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation LEARN MORE https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Merklein studied and graduated in Business Administration from IHK Frankfurt institution in Germany. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

The new material, a GLS™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Avient, met the rigorous needs of the high-end rifle manufacturer, and then some. With the help of Avient, HIVIZ delivered a top-notch product © 2020, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012