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CLEVELAND – May 10, 2021 – Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio. In response, Avient developed GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives, available as Versaflex™ and OnFlex™ grades. GLS TPEs with antimicrobial additives are commercially available in the United States and Asia.

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VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English SYRINGE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E P L U N G E R • USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant • Sterilize by gamma & EtO • Long-term sealing performance • Low coefficient of friction (COF) • Consistent performance across barrel sizes • Provided a formulated solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Improved global supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SOFT TOUCH + COLORABILITY FOOTWEAR ACCESSORY BRAND F O O T W E A R I N S E R T • Low durometer with good processability • Optimal cushioning with high elasticity • Non-tacky feel • Excellent colorability • Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish • Provided material with sufficient cushioning and elasticity for all-day comfort • Optimized lead time and stable supply with local inventory Versaflex™ Customized TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

POWER TOOL BRAND D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R • Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate measurements • Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made part and the internal metal part • Met anti-static standard surface resistivity 109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for circular measurement by 55% and linear measurement by 33% • Provided a formulation with better wear resistance than the previous overmold material • Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TIER 2 SUPPLIER I N T E R I O R T R A Y S • A low FOG material with low odor • Low gloss finish • Easy processability • Enabled easier processing than the incumbent TPE-v • Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered pre-colored material, improving process efficiencies • Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg) and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot LEADING LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING EV MANUFACTURER S E A T B E L T T E T H E R C O V E R • Good abrasion resistance • Excellent weather resistance • Nice flexibility and elasticity • Offered a TPE that withstood mechanical stress and friction, helping to prolong the lifespan of the cover • Delivered good resistance to various environmental factors such as UV radiation, moisture, and extreme temperatures • Provided a solution easily processed and molded using standard thermoplastic processing techniques Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?