New Artisan™ ABS Thermoplastic Solution from Avient Features Metallic Effect for Electronics Brands Avient Launches New reSound™ REC Thermoplastic Elastomers with Recycled Content for PC/ABS Overmolding Avient Introduces Low Shrinkage Alternative to ABS for Luxury Packaging Market

Colorant Chromatics™ Pre-colored Grey PSU offered customizable high-performance solutions along with a variety of color design possibilities The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin

Row 1 (7.53.1.1) Target reference number Select from: ☑ Abs 1 (7.53.1.2) Is this a science-based target? Strategic plans at the facility and business level include planned efforts to achieve sustainability and operational goals which will allow Avient to make continuous improvement towards our goals. (7.53.1.85) Target derived using a sectoral decarbonization approach Select from: ☑ No Row 3 (7.53.1.1) Target reference number Select from: ☑ Abs 3 (7.53.1.2) Is this a science-based target? Yes, achieving this target will support Avient's achievement of Abs 3. (7.54.2.16) Is this target part of an overarching initiative?

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OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin

The Solution To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX masterbatch colorants for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.

The Solution To support the transition to molded-in-color (MIC) parts, the customer specified Avient’s metallic-effect Smartbatch™ FX masterbatch colorants for two PC/ABS side panels on the center console of a compact SUV.

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OnFlex-S™ used for overmolding handgrips onto ABS resin

NEW at Avient In 2022, we expanded our portfolio of sustainable solutions, including: Complet™ REC solutions provide long fiber-reinforced composites are now available in recycled nylon and TPU formulations Polystrand™ R continuous fiber thermoplastic composites enables lighter weight reinforcement with recycled PET Edgetek™ PKE NHFR formulations are polyketone grades with non-halogen flame retardants specifically designed for electric vehicle components, including connectors Paint replacement technologies, including Artisan™ ABS portfolio and Molded-In Color Metallic Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents enable reduced part weight without compromising performance Automotive OEM Lowers Carbon Footprint With Avient The Challenge An automotive OEM was looking to increase the use of sustainable materials for various vehicle parts in order to make progress towards achieving their sustainability goals and net zero emissions targets.