UV Resistance LSR is inherently UV resistant and will not degrade when exposed to UV. UV attack by sunlight can be prevented by adding UV stabilizers to polymeric materials.

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A DV E N T U R E C A M P E R M A N U FAC T U R E R W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S • Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material, and thickness to meet performance requirements • Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to wood and aluminum • UV, chemical, and moisture resistant • Custom formulated the panel construction to meet lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements • Avient engineering team provided on-going material sampling and technical support throughout the development cycle • Ensured the face sheet structure provided a smooth surface finish and good adherence to paint or aluminum fixtures Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

R E C R E AT I O N A L E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FA C T U R E R P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T • Protection from harsh elements and weathering • Coating solution to protect children against metal abrasions • Range of bright colors • Formulated without phthalates • Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches • Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives to resist mold growth • Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate plastisol formulations CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ARCHERY OEM C O M P O U N D B O W G R I P • UV resistant and colorable TPE for haptics • Substrate with structural integrity to support 70-80 lbs of torque during draw and excellent dimensional stability to ensure bow accuracy and precision • Reliability of supply while also offering comparable performance to incumbent materials Nymax™ 1010A PA 6 Nylon Formulation & Versaflex™ OM 6160 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SPORTS EQUIPMENT OEM D I S C G O L F D I S C S • Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that offered consistent supply and comparable performance • Colorable and able to support product differentiation using special effects • Grippy but not tacky • Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights • Professional Disc Golf Association approval • Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features • Delivered a durable material with good flow characteristics for simple and economical production • Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good UV resistance • Offered a breadth of material and specialty services to enable product line expansion using metallic effects, polymer additives, and additional material formulations Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SATELLITE OEM B R A I D E D T E T H E R • Needs a small diameter strength member with specific tensile and geometric requirements that current product was not achieving • Requires a solution that is also black and UV resistant, as existing aramid yarns are not available in color (coating is not acceptable for the application due to off-gassing complications) • Withstands extreme, prolonged thermal cycling • Acts as a critical component for safe re-entry into earth’s atmosphere at the end of the satellite’s life cycle

SNOWMOBILE OEM R U N N I N G B O A R D • Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum • Impact resistance at cold temperatures • Fatigue resistance • Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to water (melted snow) • Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance • Tailored a formulation that maintained performance despite routine moisture exposure and met customer aesthetic standards to eliminate the need for decoration • Guided metal-to-composite conversion and design to redirect weld lines to non-critical structural areas, allowing complex geometric cutouts without post-operation requirements • Enabled cost reduction through assembly step simplification Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Nylons KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.