CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Challe nge Accepted. THE SOLUTION After extensive research, Gordon found the material that met his requirements: Avient’s Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic tape. Working with Avient, Gordon and Jeff developed the patent-pending FlexSpring™ insole using a tri-ply unidirectional fiberglass laminate, combined with neoprene foam sheet material, and die-cut to shape.

In the event of a conflict between this Quality Commitment and any mutually agreed specifications or quality agreement that is executed by NEU, the mutually agreed specifications or signed quality document shall control. 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Thermoplastic material in pellet form. 2.0 TEST METHODS NEU test methods are modeled after ASTM testing standards, where applicable. 3.0 OPERATIONAL DEFINTIONS 3.1 Lot (Batch): Material manufactured at one time. 3.2 Blend: No more than three lots of a specific raw material, combined together to form a homogeneous mixture. 3.2.1 Full lot tractability of non-proprietary formulations will be reflected on the COC 3.3 Certification: “Certificate of Conformance” or “Certificate of Analysis” based material requirements 3.4 Certificate of Analysis: Document containing information that the product conforms to the established Product Specifications. 3.5 Certificate of Conformance: Document containing confirmation that the product conforms to the defined formulation. 3.6 Finished Product Form: Finished product shape (Cylindrical, Spherical) 3.7 Product Specification: the product specifications that are contained in a written document signed by NEU, or if such document does not exist, the Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance issued by NEU. 4.0 PACKAGING 4.1 Standard product packaging options include: 4.1.1 Drum 4.1.2 Gaylord 4.1.3 Pail 4.1.4 Individual bag in box Approved Plant/Local : Reference Document Document #: DOC-10815 Revision: 3 Document Owners: Dean Clark Effective Date: Oct 29, 2020 Title: NEU Quality Commitment Page 2 of 4 Only the electronic version of this document in ETQ is the controlled version of the document. as applicable) 4.2.2 Customer Description 4.2.3 Manufacturer’s Product Code 4.2.4 Manufacturer's Lot Number 4.2.5 Quantity and Units (Example 25 lbs.) 4.2.6 Company Name 4.2.7 Date of Manufacture 4.2.8 Expiration Date (as applicable) 5.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION 5.1 Certification: Each shipment of product will be accompanied by a Certification that, at the time of shipment, the material conforms to the Product Specifications. 5.1.1 Certification document will include: 5.1.1.1 Customer Part Number 5.1.1.2 Customer Purchase Order Number 5.1.1.3 Customer Material Description 5.1.1.4 Manufacturer's Lot Number 5.1.1.5 Total quantity shipped (with units) 5.1.1.6 Test values (as applicable) 5.1.2 Certification will be sent with each product shipment, addressed to the Customer’s shipping location and/or electronically sent to appropriate Customer contact. 5.1.3 The Certification document may contain test values conducted by NEU on the product for those characteristics listed under certification. 5.2 Safety Data Sheets: A Safety Data Sheet will be made available upon request or may be available on NEU’s website. The SDS is supplied to the shipping location from where the product is ordered. 5.3 Technical Data Sheets: A Technical Data Sheet will be made available on NEU proprietary technologies upon request. 5.4 Sales Order Confirmation: A documented response confirming acceptance of a Customer purchase order.

POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES Tapes, Laminates & Panels Polystrand™ high performance composite tapes and laminates are made by combining thermoplastic polymers and continuous fibers to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. The material is recyclable and can be incorporated back into traditional thermoplastic products and processes. Polystrand composite panels are made with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets thermally bonded or adhered to traditional core materials such as honeycomb, foam, aluminum, and nonwovens as reinforcement.

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Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Showcases Its Expanding Portfolio of Long Fiber Thermoplastics at CHINAPLAS 2019 PolyOne is showcasing long fiber thermoplastic technologies at its CMF Inspiration Wall (across from Hall 10.3 Entrance, Zone B) at CHINAPLAS 2019 from May 21-24. PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne Showcase Its Expanding Portfolio of Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composite at CHINAPLAS 2019

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