High performance for complex aerospace, automotive and robotics applications

Its client – a top global automotive OEM – demanded high-quality parts for its highly engineered performance vehicles. 

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They are suitable for use in telecommunications, energy and power, and automotive applications.

More Going The Distance Reduce friction and ensuing wear to improve automotive system useful life. More Automotive Color’s Role How can you use color to not only catch a buyer’s attention, but also their aspirations? More Automotive Design Trends Stay a step ahead of industry developments and design with consumers in mind.

AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS EMI/RFI SHIELDING & STATIC DISSIPATIVE FORMULATIONS FOR ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), comprised of sensitive electronics such as sensors, cameras and electronic control units (ECUs), require high-performance materials to protect them from static buildup, EMI/RFI interference and other issues. STAT-TECH AS-10CF/000 BLACK STAT-TECH ST3200-0010 NH FR BLACK STAT-TECH ST9620-0020 ES RED STAT-TECH NN-40CF/000 NH FRV0 NATURAL Applications Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Sensor, Camera & ECU Housings Defining Features Antistatic Conductive EMI Shielding Flame Retardant EMI Shielding Good Chemical Resistance High Stiffness Filler/ Reinforcement Carbon Fiber, 10% by Wt — Nickel-Coated Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber, 40% by Wt Surface Resistivity 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+6 ohms 1.5E+4 ohms 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+4 ohms 1.0E+2 to 1.0E+5 ohms Shielding Effectiveness (10GHz, 1/8" thickness) — — 61 dB 70 dB HOW STAT-TECH MATERIAL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE ADAS SENSORS, CAMERAS AND ECUS Protection from static buildup – Stat-Tech material reduces static buildup with surface resistivity between 1.0E+2 ohms and 1.0E+6 ohms, minimizing sparks from damaging nearby electrical components, especially those near fuel storage.

AUTOMOTIVE OEM V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K S • Replace aluminium to reduce part weight and cost • Excellent thermal performance • Simplify manufacturing process • Reduced part weight by 40% and 44% in two heat sink designs while matching the performance of the incumbent material • Met thermal efficiency demands through part re-design and material selection support • Customized multiple formulations to satisfy customer needs • Improved manufacturability by changing to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Fortrex is a trademark of Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. The OnFlex portfolio offers overmolding, UV stabilization and low order solutions for general purpose, automotive, and HVAC applications. Transportation, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial, Wire & Cable High heat resistance Chemical resistance Automotive approved grades Excellent compression set Overmolding Flame resistant grades Excellent weatherability Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable reSound™ OM Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers reSound™ OM TPEs are based on biopolymers derived from sugarcane utilizing 35 to 50 percent bio-renewable content Consumer, Transportation, Industrial Sustainably resourced Recycled content Bio derived content Strength and durability Chemical resistance Impact resistance Pre-color solutions reSound™ R Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers* reSound™ R VX post-industrial recycle (PIR) and post-consumer recycle (PCR) TPEs help brand owners create sustainable end- user products, with formulations utilizing 25 and 40 percent recycled content.

ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES • Complete range of in-stock color solutions designed specifically for telecommunications, energy, and automotive applications - Complete Munsell color range for telecommunications applications - Complete NEMA color range for electrical applications - J1128 SAE specifications for automotive applications - UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free formulations • Custom color solutions for your most demanding low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature, aging, and shrinkage requirements • Weatherable pigments providing color fade resistance for demanding outdoor applications • Optimized formulations for cross-linked polyethylene wire and cable constructions CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES Custom designed additive solutions for your specific applications, providing added value through ease of processing, product performance, and operational cost savings • Laser marking - improve marking reliability and durability in all types of cable jacketing and insulating materials • Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful mold and bacteria growth • Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions and manage shrink characteristics • Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and reduce resin costs • UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend product life • Antioxidants - maintain physical properties • Processing aids - minimize die drool associated with some materials COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH- TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS • Fluoropolymer and high-temperature thermoplastics-based colorant and additive concentrates and compounds • Dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE • Functional additives including laser marking, foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic, radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades • Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10225921 1.00% Black CC00012573 1.00% White CC10222359 1.00% Red CC10223395 1.00% Gray CC10222361 1.00% Green CC00012376 1.00% Blue CC10222363 1.00% Orange CC10222360 1.00% Yellow CC10223394 1.00% Brown CC00012516 1.00% Purple CC10062368 1.00% Aqua CC10223396 1.00% Pink P VC PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC00000001 1.00% Black CC00012837 1.00% White CC10225296 1.00% Red CC10225298 1.00% Gray CC10225300 1.00% Green CC10225295 1.00% Blue CC10225297 1.00% Orange CC10225299 1.00% Yellow CC10225301 1.00% Brown CC10225603 1.00% Purple CC10225293 1.00% Aqua CC10225294 1.00% Pink P E ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS • PVC colorants designed for telecommunications and fiber optic applications • PE colorants that are excellent for foam skin and solid insulation applications • EVA colorants designed for cross-linked materials and resin applications including XLPE, XLPO, PVC, PE, and more PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10190635 3.00% Black CC10190642 3.00% White CC10190641 3.00% Red CC10190637 3.00% Gray CC10190638 3.00% Green CC10185195 3.00% Blue CC10185197 3.00% Orange CC10190643 3.00% Yellow CC10190636 3.00% Brown CC10190640 3.00% Purple CC10190634 3.00% Aqua CC10190639 3.00% Pink P BT PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua CC10245005WE 2.00% Black CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray CC10246092WE 2.00% Green CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange CC10261866DR  2.00% Pink CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple CC10264436DR 2.00% Red  CC10245006WE 2.00% White CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow U L 28 85 ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS • Recommended use rate may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (NEMA) CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012547 1.00% Red CC10018221 1.00% Gray CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue CC10013140 1.00% Orange CC00036502 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown CC00012526 1.00% Purple CC10018225 1.00% Tan P VC PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (NEMA) AB13820380 3.00% Yellow AB24820333 3.00% Orange AB32820571 3.00% Pink AB33820570 3.00% Red AB44820167  3.00% Purple AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green AB72820811 3.00% Gray AB84820533 3.00% Brown AB94820333 3.00% Black CC00016954  1.00% White N YL O N ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS • EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE • Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A, J 11 28 PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012535 1.00% Red CC00012461 1.00% Gray CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue CC00012490 1.00% Orange CC00012585 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Brown CC00012525 1.00% Purple CC00012561 1.00% Tan CC00012507 1.00% Pink P VC , J 11 28 A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES With manufacturing facilities and innovation centers across the globe, we work with you to understand your goals and provide the expertise you need for your wire and cable applications.

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