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AVIENT SOLUTION LEADING EV MANUFACTURER C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Nice surface finish • Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS • Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical resistance (including to ethanediol), and better appearance than the incumbent TPV solution • Eliminated a secondary process through two- shot injection molding with good adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles • Offered quick technical support to accelerate the product development KEY REQUIREMENTS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING LEARN MORE Versaflex™ TPE Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

TOY BRAND S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ” • Replace foaming polyurethane • Soft touch without any tacky feeling • Achieve desired speed and power requirements • Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance • High flow ability to improve the production efficiency • Developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield • Passed all weight, compression, and dimension tests in different testing conditions in order to prove consistent molding shape and properties • Met velocity requirements to support brand claims for power and speed performance Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

COSMETIC PACKAGING OEM L I P G L O S S T I P B R U S H • Good chemical resistance • Shore 40A hardness at a 60-degree angle • Natural/transparent color • Can be flocked • Delivered a formulation with good chemical resistance to oil in long-term environments • Provided an easy-to-mold TPE and replaced TPU/TPEE with a better soft touch feel • Offered good adhesion with an epoxy resin glue with no impact on the flocking process Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

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