These materials feature improved chemical resistance to trusted hospital-grade disinfectants over other flame-resistant (FR) polymers such as PC/ABS, PC/PET, and copolyester.

CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Violations can result in damage to Avient’s reputation, severe penalties and jail time. 1 Refer to the Gifts and Hospitality section of the Avient Code of Conduct and our Gifts and Entertainment Policy to determine if your proposed expenditure is permitted. Violations can occur even if: • There is no corrupt intent • The payment, gift or hospitality is only offered or promised and not actually made • The payment is made but fails to achieve the desired result • The result benefits someone other than the giver (for example, directing business to a third party) • If the individual may have suggested or demanded the bribe • The company feels that it is already entitled to the action or benefit • When an individual “should have known” that bribery was occurring What Is a Bribe? Bribes may include: • Cash and cash equivalents (gift cards or gift certificates) • Gifts, entertainment and hospitality where is no clear business purpose or they are in excess of reasonable business needs • Payment of travel expenses or providing vacations • Paying a government official to ignore an applicable customs requirement or to accelerate a tax refund • Personal services, favors, loans • Offers of employment or other benefits to a family member or friend of the individual • Political party and candidate contributions • Charitable donations and sponsorships Other less obvious items can also be a violation.

APPLICATIONS • Construction: roofing underlay, cable wrapping, geotextiles • Medical: surgical gowns, surgical drapes, sterile tray wraps, hospital bed sheets, and curtains • Filtration: various filters that require water repellency BENEFITS • Fast and long-lasting water repellency • IPA repellency grade 6 • No visible influence on the final color of the nonwoven fabric • Can be combined with color into a single product for convenience • Regulatory compliance to key standards and support for specific standards PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

For example, hospitals are applying increasingly aggressive disinfectants to combat infections, and consumer electronics continue to shrink in size while adding greater functionality. Elevated heat resistance is required for a range of applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as parts used in petrochemical exploration or components placed near automotive and aerospace engines.

Flow Lines: near gate points, compromise appearance and aesthetics  

Flow Lines: near gate points, compromise appearance and aesthetics  

Flow Lines: near gate points, compromise appearance and aesthetics  

THE CHALLENGE Hospital acquired infections are on the rise, and healthcare facilities are doing their best to combat this trend by disinfecting equipment surfaces more frequently and with harsher cleaners.

OUR CODE OF INTEGRITY IN OUR CORPORATE SOCIAL CODE OF CONDUCT | 22 Gifts and Hospitality Decisions concerning whether to offer or accept gifts or hospitality (including meals, entertainment or travel) should be governed by good judgment and moderation. The purpose of giving business gifts and providing hospitality is to create goodwill for Avient—nothing more. Therefore, no one working on behalf of Avient should provide gifts or hospitality that could reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to improperly influence the recipient in his or her relationship with Avient.