CHARACTERISTICS TPE THERMOSET RUBBER LIM* SILICONE PVC Compression Set Good Excellent Excellent Fair Heat Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Fair UV/Ozone Resistance Good Good Good Good Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good Barrier Properties Excellent Good Excellent Excellent # of Manufacturing Steps Excellent Good Good Excellent Supply Chain Availability Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Colorability Excellent Good Good Excellent Total Costs $$ $$$ $$$$ $ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR HEALTHCARE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, RUBBER, SILICONE, AND PVC We offer a broad range of TPEs solutions that are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges.

TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Sustainability is a responsibility we have to all of our stakeholders, and it is a growth driver for our company as we enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals, ultimately creating value for our shareholders," explained Ms.

Ultimately, we aim to create a world-class, sustainable organization. Safety and Health The top priority at Avient is the safety and health of our associates and our ultimate goal is to operate injury free. For information regarding the ultimate payouts under the 2021 Annual Incentive Program, see the 2021 Summary Compensation Table. 2022 Annual Incentive.

Ultimately, our performance must drive growth as a truly world-class, sustainable organization, achieving the right results, the right way. Under our EH&S MS, Avient has rolled out multifaceted trainings and tools to achieve our ultimate goal of zero recordable injuries in the workplace. The need to continually value different perspectives, ideas and backgrounds is crucial to amplifying innovation—and ultimately success— for Avient.”

They are compatible with most common additives, including UV stabilizers, antistats and slip agents. Omnicolor colorants do not contain UV stabilizers; outdoor applications must be reviewed on a case-by- case basis.