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In addition, these material solutions provide a proven, one-step processing solution to support speed to market and manufacturing efficiencies.

Colorant Chromatics™ PVDF Processing Aids KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Provides lubricity to reduce or eradicate die build-up or die drool during processing • Optimizes coefficient of friction (COF) and helps control extrusion pressure • Prevents melt fracture (also known as sharkskin) resulting in a smoother surface finish • Minimizes defects for improved final part quality • Improves extrusion line speed to boost production efficiency and reduce total energy requirements MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Colorant Chromatics™ PVDF Processing Aids are suitable for PVDF manufacturing in applications such as: • Wire & cable • Tube or pipe extrusion • Cable jacketing • Filaments, including fishing line PRODUCT BULLETIN 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

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Silicones Across dozens of industries and in a countless number of applications, product designers and manufacturers have turned to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to replace natural rubber. Colorants added in the mixing phase of the manufacturing process can generate transparent, translucent or opaque colors. Unlike LSR, they can be easily recycled and reprocessed, virtually eliminating waste from the manufacturing stream.

APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom. GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS From style to performance, Avient has aftermarket manufacturers covered.

These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials. Avient’s designers and engineers formulate and manufacture customized solutions to meet the technical and structural demands of design across a broad range of market applications.

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REHEAT ADDITIVES FOR PET MANUFACTURING Challenge: Virgin PET yellows when recycled. ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC Process Aid - APR accredited process aid for rPET manufacturers and converters that improves the recycling and sustainability of PET bottles; enhances bottle blowing process, provides better thermal stability, increases mechanical strength of bottle, and reduces yellowing.

Customized and Consistent Material Manufactured in a continuous pultrusion process, GridCore poles are engineered for consistent strength and uniform appearance and are not subject to warping, shrinkage, or splintering. Our diverse portfolio of purpose-engineered electrical components include Glasforms™ fiberglass reinforced insulator rods, guy insulators, crossarms, and pole profiles that meet the specific and rigorous demands of the electrical utility industry, and have been trusted by major utility product manufacturers for decades.