ColorMatrix™ AAnchor™ Acetaldehyde Control Technology: a finalist for Product Technology Innovation of the Year for sustainable packaging at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2024, this specially formulated acetaldehyde scavenger for PET packaging developed to improve recyclability, enhance bottle quality, and meet compliance with regulatory limits – winner will be announced during PRSE 2024 in Amsterdam, June 19-20, 2024

Pre-tested for USP Class VI compliance, they are excellent for use in specialty medical devices, surgical devices, and other vital healthcare applications.

In 2014, our Vitality Index reached a world-class level of 44 percent. As these regulations evolve, we will endeavor to remain in compliance with REACH, and similar regulations across the globe. Our policies mandate compliance with these laws.

PDICaseStudy.indd 8.5 in 11.6875 in 8 .75 in 11.9375 in 8 .25 in 11 in PDI Solution Boosts Long-Term Medical Device Performance Spinal disc replacement manufacturer relies on quality analysis and manufacturing solutions from Polymer Diagnostics to help its breakthrough product reach far beyond durability requirements.

• Part weight reduction • Low loss tangent • RoHS & REACH compliant solution • Halogen- and heavy metal-free solution • Recyclable Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

In fact, identification and tracking are emerging as the largest application segment with sales expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025*.

But store shelves are crowded with product offerings, so how do you entice them to reach for yours?

Our full regulatory support enables customers to navigate and comply with complex reporting requirements such as REACH, RoHs, Prop 65, Class VI, FDA etc., essential to compete in today’s global economy.

SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.

BENEFITS OF THE CHEMICAL FOAMING PROCESS • Standard equipment compatibility: Maxxam formulations can be processed using standard extrusion equipment, eliminating the need for specialized machinery • Chemical foaming formulation: No investment in gas injection systems or procurement of gas is required • High foaming rates: Achieve up to a 60% foaming rate, optimizing material properties while maintaining performance • Adapted temperature profile: These foamable grades are formulated to work effectively within a tailored temperature profile, offering consistent quality MAXXAM PP COPOLYMERS ARE SPECIALLY FORMULATED TO DELIVER • High-temperature performance: Suitable for applications requiring resistance to elevated temperatures • High foaming rate for cellular formulations: Contributes to better electrical properties due to low density • Excellent mechanical properties: Provides durability and reliability in demanding environments KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF CELLULAR PP FORMULATIONS • Fully formulated PP: no need for other additives • Can be based on chemical foaming agents which are not hazardous substances for a sustainable production process • No need for gas injection • Excellent surface finish and uniform cell structure • Excellent electrical properties to reach stringent capacitance • Low shrinkage • Adapted for skin-foam-skin or foam-skin design • Higher temperature resistance compared to PE • Good crush resistance MARKETS & APPLICATIONS IN WIRE & CABLE • Communication cables such as telecom and data cables • Twisted wire pairs • Coaxial cables