Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE? All Rights Reserved. https://www.polyone.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants

MAJOR W&C PRODUCER L O W - V O L T A G E W I R E J A C K E T & I N S U L A T I O N • Flame retardance • Heat resistance up to 125°C • Long term insulation resistance (LTIR) • Cold temperature resistance • Offered singular formulation capable of meeting UL-44, UL-4703, UL-1277 and CSA 22.2 listing specifications • Delivered economical solution suitable for multiple end-use commercial and residential applications • Provided on-site technical support to optimize production quality and speed Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-xlpe-cross-linkable-polyethylene-formulations

GLOBAL CABLE MANUFACTURER M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L F I B E R C A B L E S Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable performance and production, including: • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Good colorability • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • UV ageing performance • Low shrinkage • Enabled faster processing speeds and manufacturing consistency with a reliable material, eliminating waste • Enabled easier installation with excellent colorability at low wall thickness • Provided technical support to transfer the product to multiple plants ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROCESSABILITY + COLORABILITY LEARN MORE © 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations Global cable manufacturer

Glucose Monitoring App Snapshot draft MEDICAL DEVICE OEM C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M • Adapt to strict processing requirements of a secondary operation put in place to manufacture a new device model • Meet material size and thickness requirements while achieving desired color target • Overcome material unpredictability and sensitivity to heat, light and moisture • Minimize impact of supply chain instability and changes • Offered support for processing under low pressure conditions and at every stage of manufacturing • Performed extensive R&D work to consistently deliver the customer’s color target of a hard-to-achieve light gray • Effectively addressed all material challenges and sensitivities • Provided regular ‘summaries of understanding’ to keep up with changing forecasts and ordering patterns Mevopur™ Pre-color Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROCESSING + MATERIAL PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2022, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/mevopur-custom-colors-and-formulations

Cosmetic brands COSMETIC BRANDS C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N P O W D E R C O M P A C T • Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening pressure and sealing performance • General FDA compliance • Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water and oxygen • Overmold to PP with good compression set • Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance • Provided onsite technical support to improved injection speed and achieve good bonding performance • Offered a material solution that could be leveraged across the customer’s global cosmetic brands Custom Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

INJECTION MOLDER T O U C H S C R E E N S U R F A C E • Provide antimicrobial protection with strong log reduction (gram-negative / gram-positive efficacy) using globally available and cost-effective active ingredients • Incorporate a compatible recycled base resin • Utilize recyclate with no haze or discoloration (yellowing) of product, even with long-term heat aging • Maintain visual clarity while using antimicrobial raw materials with additional functional additives • Offered expertise in antimicrobial solutions, application development, and versatile product forms • Provided non-public health claims and reduced material use with recycled polycarbonate • Delivered strong efficacy >Log 2 against gram- negative and gram-positive bacteria • Supported a safe, hygienic environment while maintaining clarity and performance using a masterbatch with recycled content Cesa WithStand SX Low Haze Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/repellant-antimicrobial-additives/cesa-withstand-antimicrobial-additives Slide 1: Injection molder

Wire & cable manufacturer WIRE & CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R O N A U T I C D A T A T R A N S M I S S I O N C A B L E S • Permanent contrast marking meeting aerospace industry standards SAE AS4373F and EN-3475-706 • Benign marking that, compared to infrared (IR) laser marking, will not damage the jacket surface • Elevated temperature performance in corrosive environments, maintaining dielectric properties under continuous service • No vital optical fiber or data transmission cable interference • Demonstrated fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) application expertise incorporating laser marks • Provided formulation expertise in PTFE alternatives • Delivered a high-quality product with no clumping during the extrusion process • Offered a proven array of specific aeronautic colors • Provided commercial, technical, and operational support KEY REQUIREMENTS APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/laser-marking-additives/colorant-chromatics-uv-laser-marking-technology Wire & cable manufacturer

TEXTILE MANUFACTURER A U T O M O T I V E A I R B A G C O A T E D F A B R I C • Rapid development of color-coated, high-performance fabric for global OEM airbag system • Custom-colored silicone paste dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Excellent dispersion with color consistency to meet regulatory demands and monitor coating performance • Offered specialized customer support to provide materials quickly while working with all stakeholders • Provided customizable color-matching helping to reinforce brand equity • Delivered exceptional quality and regulatory knowledge to adhere to industry safety standards and track internal performance Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/colorants-liquid-silicone-rubber Slide 1: Textile manufacturer

GLOBAL SMALL APPLIANCE BRAND V A C U U M C L E A N E R H A N D L E • Comply with flame retardant ratings of UL 94 V-0 at 0.8mm and GWIT 775oC / GWFI 850oC • Pass ball pressure at 75oC • Deliver stable static resistivity of E9-11 • Matched color to a specified black103 • Pass tests for battery runaway, drop at 1m, static load, and fatigue life • Provided a custom formulation with a good balance of performance and aesthetics • Guided the molder on how to properly measure the surface resistance of the part and the fixture specifications • Had excellent service with fast turnaround of samples and strong ADTS support to ensure smooth processability Stat-Tech Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/stat-tech-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-formulations Slide 1: Global small appliance brand

RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions