POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE Polyolefin PEAN698411 CESA Slip SS-PE-nf 0.5–6.0% Polyolefin PEASAF CESA Slip 6103 0.5–2.0% Polypropylene PPA0820052 CESA Slip PPA0820052 0.25–1.0% Polyamide ABA0698523 CESA Slip 78523 0.5–1.5% Polyester NBA0698495 CESA Slip 58495 1.0–2.0% Polycarbonate NCA0698440 CESA Slip 98440 0.5–2.5% Styrenic SLA0820006 CESA Slip SLA0820026 1.0–5.0% TPU RUA0820027 CESA Slip RUA0820027 1.0–3.0%

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Derived from end-of-life tires • Available for multiple resins and custom solutions • Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black in plastics • Enhances sustainable product offerings • Provides long-term price stability • Passes REACH and RoHS requirements • Prop 65 letters available MARKET AND APPLICATIONS OnColor RC Environmental Black is a sustainable solution across a wide variety of industries and applications, including: • Automotive • Wire and cable • Building and construction • Appliances • Electrical and electronics • Industrial molding applications • Office furniture Avient OnColor RC Environmental Black is offered for multiple resins and also for custom solutions: CC10289240WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PE CC10284887WE OnColor RC Environmental Black TPU CC10287020WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PC CC10287026WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PS CC10287028WE OnColor RC Environmental Black PP CC10287033WE OnColor RC Environmental Black ABS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS Co- polymer Acetal PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 550–590 (288–310) 600–640 (316–338) 630–660 (332–338) 550–580 (288–304) 350–370 (177–188) 660–700 (349–371) 440–490 (227–254) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 570–600 (300–316) 620–670 (327–354) 650–680 (343–360) 560–615 (293–324) 380–390 (193–200) 700–730 (371–388) 470–510 (243–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 670–730 (354–388) 590–630 (310–332) 390–430 (200–221) 720–750 (382–400) 490–540 (254–282) Nozzle 575–615 (302–324) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 680–700 (360–371) 600–625 (316–330) 380–415 (193–213) 720–750 (382–400) 520–570 (271–300) Melt Temperature 575–615 (302–324) 580–625 (304–330) 625–675 (330–358) 650–710 (343–377) 600–625 (316–330) 370–410 (188–210) 670–740 (354–393) 520–570 (271–300) Mold Temperature 250–300 (121–150) 175–240 (80–116) 190–300 (88–150) 225–325 (107–164) 250–325 (121–164) 190–250 (88–121) 290–375 (143–190) 150–200 (66–93) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 50–90 Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 175 (80) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties. Venting • Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur. • All vents need to be vented to atmosphere. • For circular parts, full perimeter venting is recommended. • Cut vent depths to: - PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width - PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width - PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width • Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere.

BASE RESIN PPA PC PSU PES PPS CO- POLYMER ACETAL PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 520–560 (271–293) 600–640 (316–338) 630–660 (332–338) 550–580 (288–304) 350–370 (177–188) 660–700 (349–371) 440–490 (227–254) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 530–570 (277–299) 620–670 (327–354) 650–680 (343–360) 560–615 (293–324) 380–390 (193–200) 700–730 (371–388) 470–510 (243–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 550–580 (288–305) 630–680 (332–360) 670–730 (354–388) 590–630 (310–332) 390–430 (200–221) 720–750 (382–400) 490–540 (254–282) Nozzle 575–615 (302–324) 550–600 (288–316) 630–680 (332–360) 680–700 (360–371) 600–625 (316–330) 380–415 (193–213) 720–750 (382–400) 520–570 (271–300) Melt Temperature 575–615 (302–324) 560–600 (293–316) 625–675 (330–358) 650–710 (343–377) 600–625 (316–330) 370–410 (188–210) 670–740 (354–393) 520–570 (271–300) Mold Temperature 250–300 (121–150) 175–240 (80–116) 190–300 (88–150) 225–325 (107–164) 250–325 (121–164) 150–225 (66–107) 290–375 (143–190) 150–200 (66–93) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 50–90 Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 175 (80) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 300 (150) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Allowable Moisture % < 0.05 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.04 < 0.02 0.15–0.20 < 0.02 0.10–0.20 Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties. Venting • Place vents at the end of fill and anywhere potential knit/weld lines will occur. • All vents need to be vented to atmosphere. • For circular parts, full perimeter venting is recommended. • Cut vent depths to: - PPA Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width - PC Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PSU Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PPS Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - Acetal Compounds: 0.0015" minimum depth and 0.250" width - PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - Nylon Compounds: 0.002" minimum depth and 0.250" width • Increase vent depth to 0.060" (1.5mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere.

High-temperature polymers (HTP) processed include: LCP, PEEK, PAEK, PEKEKK, PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, and PPS FLUOROPOLYMERS Colorant Chromatics has extensive experience in selecting the best pigments and additives for optimal performance under demanding circumstances. FP compounds for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP compounds for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK Colorant Chromatics specialty compounds offer property enhancements such as: • Mechanical strength • Static dissipation • X-ray opacity • Electrical performance • Low dielectric performance • Mold release • Laser marking • Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants (biocompatible) ADDITIVE CONCENTRATE FORMULATIONS Colorant Chromatics additive solutions can provide your solutions with additional functionality such as: • Improved lubricity • Lightweighting through foaming, by both physical and chemical foaming • Heat reduction through �SiteCool™ infra-red absorption technologies for roofing applications • Laser marking solutions or other added value properties NON-PFAS MOLD RELEASE ADDITIVES Colorant Chromatics™ Evoluscend™ is a non-PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive developed to boost production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers. Evoluscend is effective across a range of high- temperature polymers, including PEEK, PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS, with a maximum service temperature exceeding 150°C. * Manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES Colorant Chromatics chemical foaming solutions for fluoropolymer wire insulation can reduce part density while enhancing the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process without the need to invest in additional equipment for physical foaming with blowing agents.

TPE-1A peel adhesion 0 1 2 3 4 Pe el s tr en gt h: N /m m 190C 205C 220C 235C D040W6 Lexan 141 Cycolac NA1000 3 .1 2 .8 2 .8 2 .6 2 .1 2 .4 2 .4 2 .4 1.9 2 .1 2 .1 1.9 7 Figure 5. TPE-1B peel adhesion 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pe el s tr en gt h: N /m m 190C 205C 220C 235C D040W6 Lexan 141 Cycolac NA1000 4 .3 4 .1 4 .0 3 .8 2 .9 3 .3 3 .1 2 .8 2 .8 2 .9 2 .8 2 .4 Figure 6. TPE-1A peel adhesion 0 1 2 3 Pe el s tr en gt h: N /m m 25mm/sec 38mm/sec 51mm/sec 64mm/sec D040W6 Lexan 141 Cycolac NA1000 2 .8 2 .82 .82 .8 1.9 2 .42 .42 .42 .4 1.9 2 .1 1.9 Figure 7.

Cesa laser marking solutions can be used with a variety of thermoplastics including, but not limited to: • PP • PC/ABS • Polyamide • Polyacetal (POM) Applications include: • Traceability, UPC, Branding • Food Packaging Lot Codes • Industrial Safety Tags & Equipment • Wire & Cable Part Numbers & Gauge Size • Automotive Components • PE • PET • PMMA • Polyolefins PRODUCT BULLETIN WHY LASER MARKING?

BENEFITS • High additive loading for optimal UV stabilization • Solutions available for a large number of injection molded polymers including PP, PE, PS, HIPS, ABS, SAN, PA (nylon), PBT, Co-PET, PC, POM and TPU • Can be combined with colors and other additives in Smartbatch™ solutions • Formulations can be customized to meet specific regulatory compliance, e.g., EU and US food contact, toy, UL 94 recognition PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

FIBER MANUFACTURER T E X T I L E S & F A B R I C S • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation to align with ISO 14067:2018 and to help in meeting sustainability goals • Procure feedstock from renewable resources • Maintain comparative performance to conventional carbon black • Achieve color stability under xenon arc and TUV testing • Offer solutions for rPET, PP, PE, PBT, and PA6 where a desire for environmentally responsible products exists • Offered sustainable platform approach supported by extensive fiber expertise • Helped meet sustainability targets while attaining all design and engineering goals • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements • Provided effective alternative to virgin carbon black • Achieved reductions in CO2e emissions vs. conventional technology, moving toward carbon- negative OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TAILORING TACK BY BLENDING VERSAFLEX PF Film Thickness: 39 micron LDPE/13 micron Versaflex PF F = Final tack after 7 days @ 25° C i = Initial tack after 20 mins @ 25° C Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m Pe el S tr en gt h on S te el , N /2 5m m PEEL STRENGTH ON STAINLESS STEEL Film Thickness: 51 micron LDPE/25 micron Versaflex PF F F F F F F F i i i i i i i www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.