JUST ADD LIQUID Quick guide to ColorMatrix™ liquid color for plastics and silicones THE RIGHT COLORANT FOR YOU Understanding which colorant technology best suits your particular product application will help ensure you gain maximum performance and value from your colorant processing. This ‘quick guide’ focuses specifically on ColorMatrix™ liquid colorant systems, providing a practical overview of factors to consider when selecting a colorant solution.

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AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER C O M P A R T M E N T C O V E R • Improve grip with a matte rubber finish • Comply with RoHS Directive • Provide superior adhesion to PC/ABS • Achieved excellent adhesion to PC/ABS at a lower wall thickness of to 2mm • Improved aesthetics and usability with the rubber finish provided by our custom formulation • Provided quick responses to customer queries and accelerated time to market KEY REQUIREMENTS GOOD ADHESION + COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Versollan™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FILM MANUFACTURER B L O W N F I L M • Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives • Meet regulatory compliance • Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup • Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time • Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met all performance and regulatory requirements and did not interact with other additives • Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick time to clear of under forty minutes • Delivered technical support, including comprehensive testing on various chemistries and polymers • Attained high throughput with a minimal amount of additive Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR TELECOM COMPANY B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E S H I F T E R • Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique antenna design • Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks • Met required Dk / Df properties using two customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df 0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007 • Accelerated speed to market due to thermoplastics’ design flexibility Custom Edgetek™ Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S A F E T Y E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FAC T U R E R R E S P I R A T O R A C C E S S O R Y P A R T S • Black color concentrate suitable for use in butyrate (PSU) • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Quick turnaround time • Offered compatibility with desired resin system in required color (Deep Black – OC9UFA) • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR • Afforded immediate availability of sample for testing and ordering Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S H A M P O O B R A N D P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R C A R E • Customized color and anti-UV combination • Provided quick response and local service • Simplified processing without additional equipment investment • Increase innovation capabilities and brand aesthetics OnColor™ Frost PET Effect KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AVIENT SOLUTION LEADING EV MANUFACTURER C H A R G I N G G U N G R I P • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Nice surface finish • Good bonding with flame retardant PC/ABS • Provided a rubbery touch feel, chemical resistance (including to ethanediol), and better appearance than the incumbent TPV solution • Eliminated a secondary process through two- shot injection molding with good adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, and copolyester handles • Offered quick technical support to accelerate the product development KEY REQUIREMENTS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + BONDING LEARN MORE Versaflex™ TPE Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

ED WARDS 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?