In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W. LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W. LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

DEVICE MANUFACTURER M E D I C A L D E V I C E H O U S I N G • Improved chemical resistance compared to PC/ABS, PC/PET & COPE • Flame retardant (FR) rating of V-1 at 0.75 mm • Zero BPA & non-halogenated FR material • Available in standard hospital grade pre-colors • Provided a cost-effective material with superior chemical resistance to traditional materials • Formulated a medical-grade, semi-crystalline blend to support regulatory testing and approvals • Demonstrated superior property retention and crack resistance after exposure to hospital- grade disinfectants, including Virex® Tb, helping to extend the device life Trilliant™ HC8900 Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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– February 2, 2023 – Avient will exhibit at Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West next week as part of the IME West show, highlighting its polymer solutions and services that can assist healthcare OEMs and molders in solving complex device and material challenges and help advance sustainability efforts. Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives comprise a portfolio of consistent, compliant functional additives to help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical packaging. Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants are bright, high-temperature solutions developed specifically for medical applications.

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE WIRE & CABLE SOLUTIONS Specialty Engineered Materials High performance insulation, jacketing, and cross-web formulations for the wire and cable industry Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations • Ambient curing • Flame performance • Resistant to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature properties • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds • DBDPE-free grades available • UL/CSA bulletins Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations • FEP alternative • Fire performance • UL 444 & plenum yellow card compliance • Low dielectric • High extrusion speeds • Thin wall extrudability Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame Retardant Formulations • Low dielectric • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance • Ease of chemical foaming ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations • Improved fire safety • Low smoke, fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) formulations • Chemical resistance ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions • Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness • Excellent mechanical & electrical properties • Easily processed • Operating temperature of 90°C • Moisture cure technology Synprene™ Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers • Flexibility • Flame performance • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Chemical resistance • Easily colored FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing Formulations • Resistance to harsh environments • Low temperature performance • Flame performance • High extrusion speeds • Sunlight resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618 Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703 Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44 Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44 Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2 Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61 Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44 Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44 INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS Low Voltage Power Cables • Flame performance • Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion • Low temperature performance • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Category Cables • FEP alternative • Flame performance • Low dielectric constant • High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability • Chemical resistance • Low temperature performance • Flexibility FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444 Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444 Optical Fiber Cables • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds FEATURES SPECIFICATION ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific flame requirements Coaxial Cables • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Low dielectric constant • Uniform cell structure • Crush & heat resistance FEATURES SPECIFICATION Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific flame requirements JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing • Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation • Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance • Low smoke & toxicity • Flexibility • High extrusion speeds • Easily colored FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial, nuclear ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Building & construction, industrial ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen, flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

This certification, in conjunction with the facility’s existing ISO 22000-certified Food Safety Management System and ISO 13485-certified Quality Management System for medical devices, also positions the Chin Bee site to meet stringent hygiene and regulatory requirements for products for mothers and children, food-contact packaging, and the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Avient will also exhibit its robust portfolio of healthcare materials, including: •    Distribution offerings including PP, PC and TPVs for medical labware, diagnostic kits, and diagnostic devices •    Customized high temperature materials for medical and/or food contact applications which meet ISO10993 biocompatibility and FDA requirements •    Low-retention additives and electrically conductive formulations for pipette tips

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