TEMPERATURE Material Rear Center Front Nozzle Melt Mold Nylon 6,6 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) Nylon 6,6 30% SS 540–570 530–560 530–560 540–570 540–570 200–300 (90–150) PBT 510–410 (265–280) 490–540 (255–280) 480–530 480–530 480–530 150–250 (65–120) PC 14% NiCF 540–570 540–570 530–560 530–560 530–560 150–250 (65–120) ABS 470–520 460–520 460–520 460–530 (240–275) 460–530 (240–275) 100–200 (40–90) PP 440–480 (225–250) 440–480 (225–250) 430–470 (220–245) 420–460 (215–240) 420–460 (215–240) 125–175 (50–80) DRYING Material Temperature °F (°C) Time Minimum Moisture Maximum Moisture Nylon 6,6 14% NiCF 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% Nylon 6,6 30% SS 180 (80) 4–5 hours 0.05% 0.20% PBT 14% NiCF 250 (120) 6-8 hours 0.02% 0.03% PC 14% NiCF 250 (120) 3–4 hours 0.02% 0.02% ABS 14% NiCF 200 (90) 2–4 hours 0.05% 0.10% PP 14% NiCF 180 (80) 2–4 hours 0.20% 0.30% Equipment • Feed throats smaller than 2.5" may cause bridging due to pellet size - Larger feed throats will be more advantageous with long fiber EMI shielding resins • General purpose metering screw is recommended - Mixing/barrier screws are not recommended • L/D ratio - 18:1–20:1 (40% feed, 40% transition, 20% metering) • Low compression ratio - 2:1–3:1 • Deep flights recommended - Metering zone 3.5 mm - Feed zone 7.5 mm • Check ring - Three-piece, free-flowing check ring • General purpose nozzle (large nozzle tips are recommended) - Minimum orifice diameter of 7/32" - Tapered nozzles are not recommended for long fiber EMI shielding resins • Clamp tonnage: - 2.5–5 tons/in2 Gates • Large, free-flow gating recommended - 0.25" x 0.125" land length - 0.5" gate depth Runners • Full round gate design • No sharp corners • Minimum of 0.25" diameter • Hot runners can be used PROCESSING Screw Speed Slower screw speeds are recommended to protect fiber length Back Pressure Lower back pressure is recommended to protect fiber length Pack Pressure 60–80% of max injection pressure Hold Pressure 40–60% of max injection pressure Cool Time 10–30 seconds (depends on part geometry and dimensional stability) PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS Recommended – retain fiber length (maximize conductivity) • Low shear process • Low screw speed and screw RPM • Slow Injection speed • Fill to 99–100% on first stage of injection - Reduces potential nesting of fibers at gate location - Improves mechanical performance near gate location - Promotes ideal fiber orientation Resin Rich Surface • Achieved when using a hot mold temperature and longer cure times ≥ Max mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could reduce attenuation performance in an assembly Fiber Rich Surface • Achieved when using a cold mold temperature and shorter cure times ≤ Minimum mold temperature recommendation • Improved surface aesthetic • Reduced surface conductivity • Could improve attenuation performance in an assembly www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

E-CIGARETTE MANUFACTURER H O U S I N G • Special effect finish • Halogen-free flame-retardant material • High production efficiency • Provided PC formulation with customized speckle effect to meet specific color and surface expectations • Passed UL 94 V-0 flame retardant test at 1.0 mm • Offered better impact strength than competitor‘s PC material, and passed the drop testing • Eased processing with high-flow material Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

U-PVC WALL CEILING PRODUCER C O R R U G A T E D S H E E T • Achieved the beige color target with a uniform coloring process, ensuring a high- quality sheet appearance • Adjusted color strength in sheet production using online controls at the pump controller • Maintained a clean operation by eliminating powdery pigments in the workplace ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + SAFETY LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE • Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the workplace • Color consistency and good surface finish • Maintain good mechanical properties and shore hardness of the extruded sheet • Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

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The tool encourages investments in low-carbon and carbon-free technologies within operations while increasing the visibility of, and encouraging accountability for, the impact of carbon emissions on the business. Our scope 2 emissions account for electric power. Avient also established the cost of carbon at 56.76 per ton CO2 to encourage investments in low-carbon and carbon-free technologies.

We listen - To customers’ needs to deliver unique, innovative solutions • We do it right - The first time to provide defect-free materials • We deliver - A consistent product on time Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence drives our actions and decision-making – all with the goal of making Avient the preferred provider of specialized materials, services, and solutions to customers around the world.

Office Furniture Task Chair LEADING OFFICE FURNITURE OEM T A S K C H A I R • Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution • Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls • Cost-effective material • Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle deflection test • Enabled novel design by combining long glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet performance and mass market cost targets • Formulated custom nylon material with minimal conditioned performance loss and smooth, fiber-free surface finish • Provided technical support during two-year product development cycle Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL TUBING EXTRUDER B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L T U B I N G • Low leachables & extractables • Great tensile performance and kink resistance • Good thermal weldability • Excellent clarity and medical blue tint • ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free (ADF) • Supplied drop-in material replacement to overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE • Offered a lower extractable profile than comparable materials in the market • Enabled easy material transition without changes in tooling or thermal welding machine settings • Formulated solution with proprietary additives to provide clarity and prevent yellowing after sterilization Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Park, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China 201203 has been found to conform to the Environmental Management System standard: ISO 14001:2015 This certificate is valid for the following scope: Design and Manufacture of Colour and Additive Concentrates http://www.dnv.com/assurance