ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L • Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment • UV resistance for durability over years of use • Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping costs and simplify installation • Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand solution provides excellent UV, creep, and corrosion resistance • Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal • Rolled product enabled standard shipping vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL delivery Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR OEM C A B L E S L I D E • Reduce wear and improve performance to minimize noise and string fraying caused by highly repetitive use • Increase lubricity while maintaining balance of rigidity and impact strength • Perform in outdoor environments • Reduce total part price LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFC MANUFACTURER 5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N • Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production, high flame and char resistance • Reduce development time • Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2 & FV2 (VW1) • Accelerated speed to market, reducing development time to three months • Instilled confidence and proved material expertise as solutions passed extensive testing ahead of competition • Optimized cable manufacture process and line speed following trials at customers facility ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EDWARDS DESIGN & FABRICATION M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S • Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers • Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without heavy equipment • Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field • Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance, additional protection by layering panels • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, improved portability over concrete or sandbags • Enabled easy installation with common carpentry tools • Customized color formulations to meet needed camouflage without painting GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R • Customer looking to replace metal.

C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M LEADING PACKAGING FILM SUPPLIER • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AVIENT SOLUTION • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste WHY AVIENT K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y LEARN MORE

Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2) TIER 1 MOLDER A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E • Reduce production cycle times • Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming additive (CFA) performance • Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap rates • Lower conversion costs • Improved cycle time by 20% • Achieved additional 2% density reduction • Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell density, significantly improving dispersion and dimensional stability • Maintained Class A finish • Reduced CFA use rate by 80% Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?

BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPE MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708 MDPE • Reduce the number of quality complaints through enhanced color distribution and consistency • Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with a higher level of customer service from their supplier • Provided a PPI-approved colorant as required with the added benefit of additional UL and NSF approvals • Supplied improved solid colorant formulation resulting in fewer customer complaints • Offered a premier problem solving approach with enhanced communications and increased sense of urgency OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?