DENSO M E C H A N I C A L H V A C D O O R F L A P • Processability was key as the part had to be injection compression molded due to its extremely thin nature • Copper resistance • Light weight • Anti-static • Low VOC • Worked in close collaboration with the customer to understand key design challenges and needs • Streamlined the development process through global presence, working locally in Europe while also running trials in Asia • Re-designed the part to provide a 90% weight reduction • Utilized material science expertise to create a custom formulation that improved resistance to copper deposits and enabled injection compression molding Customized Maxxam™ Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 TRANSPORTATION LIGHTING SUPPLIER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • A material to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Increase production rate by 50%, as three secondary operations were eliminated • Reduced the weight of each part by 30% • Collaborated with the customer to participate in the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Therma-Tech™ TT6600-5001 EC Grey KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Name of topic CABLE PRODUCER P H O T O V O L T A I C C A B L E • Simplified supply chain and inventory by providing one solution for both insulation and jacket coating • Provided a material that gave cable a good surface finish and improved cable life time value (passed Arrhenius life time prediction as per IEC 60216-1 in internal lab test) • Reduced catalyst dosage resulting in lower material cost • Improved customer processing speeds • Enabled flame retardant performance to EN 50618 and IEC 60332-1 standards on complete cable ECCOH™ XL 8148 + ECCOH XL CAT 005 Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1 • Low water absorption • Clamp resistance • Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance • Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer the flexibility to use the same cable design in a wide range of climates • Enabled superior mechanical performance and water absorption over previous solutions providing versatility and outdoor use • Provided material in black color specifically used in drop cables ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H I G H - T E M P E R A T U R E C A B L E S - O I L & G A S I N D U S T R Y • Formulations suitable for a wide range of cable types, including high-voltage and self-regulating heating applications • Fine-tuned and consistent resistivity • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures • Optimized dispersion for ease of processing • Provided tailored solutions for specific conductivity requirements, protecting cables against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), arc failures, and temperature fluctuation • Supplied ESD and conductive fluoropolymer solutions in PFA, FEP, ETFE and PVDF • Shared more than 40 years of experience in the processing and formulation of fluoropolymers • Offered a global manufacturing footprint Colorant Chromatics Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER S E M I - T I G H T B U F F E R F O R I N D O O R D U P L E X C A B L E S • Low shrinkage for connectorization • Easy to strip for efficient installation • Good kink resistance • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Provided an alternative solution, with improved performance, compared to PA12 and PBT materials on the market • Reduced shrinkage and improved strippability for easier installation • Reduced smoke production, improving overall fire performance • Increased processing speeds, reducing overall manufacturing cost ECCOH™ 6151 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

OEM AUTOMOTRIZ DESTACADO B A S T I D O R P A R A T E C H O • Resistencia a impactos • Estabilidad UV a largo plazo • Igualado al color negro específico • Se desarrolló un acuerdo de cadena de suministro a fin de asegurar un suministro confiable y mitigar los riesgos • Se proporcionó la entrega justo a tiempo para ayudar al cliente a mantener bajos niveles de capital de trabajo y optimizar el espacio de almacenamiento • Se proporcionó un producto que favorece la sustentabilidad a fin de aumentar potencialmente, el atractivo comercial del producto final para el cliente Formulación de nylon reciclado postindustrial Nymax™ PIR REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?