While Jäger had developed interior TPE parts in the past, its development engineers and designers had since created a modified manufacturing technology that was more demanding on the elastomeric material. The professionals at Jäger and Avient identified OnFlex-S TPE with UV stabilization as the material that would best fulfill cost and performance goals for this application. Because it exhibits a higher flow rate than other SBC-based TPEs, OnFlex-S TPE reduces cycle times during injection molding, a feature that satisfies productivity objectives set by Jäger.

Customized Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft-touch TPEs and met regulatory needs  Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese) Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (English)

GLS soft TPEs can be overmolded onto rigid plastic, metal, or other substrates using a variety of techniques, including: Clean TPE regrind may be used at levels up to 20%. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by:

Versaflex - CPAP tubing film CPAP TUBING C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M • Replacement for polyolefins • Good spring-back • Bondable cuffs • Clear & clean look • Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube • No noticeable odor • FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible • Provided TPE solution to meet market expectations for improved user comfort & aesthetics • Reduced tube noise and improved drape compliance with new material solution versus polyolefins • Offered solution with improved thermal properties to combat humidity Versaflex™ CL2250 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN OEM & TIER 2 MOLDER C U P H O L D E R M A T • Low odor material • Excellent surface finish • Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties and lower density than previous solution with a specialty TPE grade • Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including soft touch and low gloss finish • Offered global support and production capabilities to allow molder to source the grade globally OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PHONE CASE BRAND C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S • Optically clear • Non-yellowing • Good stain resistance • Bondable to PC • Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength • Collaborated on application and technical services to help ensure end product maintained optical clarity when texture was added • Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap • Coordinated across multiple regions for supply continuity and technical support to serve customer’s global needs Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A LIFE SCIENCE COMPANY S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N C A R T R I D G E • Excellent clarity • Good bonding and peel strength onto PP • Heat resistance • Meet sterilization needs • Easy processing • Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with excellent adhesion onto PP and good sealing performance • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Provided a short lead time and on-site technical service Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SMALL APPLIANCE OEM C O F F E E M A C H I N E S E A L • Soft durometers • Good bonding to ABS • Good flowability for easy processing • Excellent sealing property • Formulated a 30 Shore A TPE with excellent peel force performance to meet the sealing requirements • Offered a short lead time and on-site technical service to speed up the time to market • Provided fast global collaboration between regions, supporting the brand’s design team in Europe and molders in Asia Custom VersaflexTM Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?