PA 6,6 Lower CO2 emissions in production Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance Comparable dimensional stability Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction Easier to mold Cost competitive DRAWBACKS VS. PA 6,6 Reduced chemical resistance Wider range of mechanical specifications Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. Avient makes no warranties or guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + COST REDUCTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-solid-chemical-foaming-and-nucleating-agents

Garratt joined Avient in 2013 from Marmon Utility, a Berkshire Hathaway company, where he served as president. Garratt’s chemical career began with The Dow Chemical Company, where he served in commercial and marketing roles in Canada and the United States. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

Cosmetic brands COSMETIC BRANDS C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N P O W D E R C O M P A C T • Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening pressure and sealing performance • General FDA compliance • Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water and oxygen • Overmold to PP with good compression set • Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance • Provided onsite technical support to improved injection speed and achieve good bonding performance • Offered a material solution that could be leveraged across the customer’s global cosmetic brands Custom Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION GOOD RESILIENCE + EXCELLENT SEAL LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURER S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use • Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color • Low odor in the end product • Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements and extreme temperatures • Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to facilitate easy slide and effective latching • Provided excellent chemical resistance to cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids • Formulated a durable material with abrasion resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of temperatures from 0°-140°F • Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION RUGGED + DURABLE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

Just prior to joining Avient in 2018, he was vice president of Strategy at Hexcel Corporation, responsible for the company’s M&A strategy and execution. Pederson holds a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from University of Washington, a master’s of science in chemical engineering from University of Delaware, and an MBA from University of Southern California. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

RESPIRATORY DEVICE MANUFACTURER C P A P M A C H I N E C O V E R • Good aesthetics with high COF for grip functionality • Chemically bondable to FR PC/ABS down to 1mm • NCS S 9000-N color suitable for UV laser marking to white • Good scratch and mar resistance • Good chemical resistance to detergents, alcohols and bleach • Pass VOCs & out-gassing in accordance to ISO 18562-3/2:2017 • Customized formulation to balance mar resistance, flow, and laser marking whiteness and clarity • Collaborated on tooling improvements to widen processing window and increase yield rate • Provided application development and on- site technical support to manage short shot, sink marks, burn marks and air trap Customized VersaflexTM TPEs WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LASER MARKABLE + BONDABLE LEARN MORE KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + IMPROVED QUALITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/excelite-chemical-foaming-additives

It has good tensile, thermal, flex, and impact properties like nylon (PA) while maintaining excellent wear and chemical resistance. APPLICATION BULLETIN IMPROVED CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Engineered polyketone delivers excellent performance against aggressive chemicals, like H2SO4 for batteries (Figure 1), and performs similarly to nylon against typical chemicals tested in powersports, such as gasoline* (Figure 2). Avient makes no warranties or guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.

Available with 10–33% short GF levels, they provide outstanding chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, and excellent dimensional stability. CO2 Emission Factor — Trilliant HC — PA6-GF — PA66-GF HDT Wear Density 5 4 3 2 1 0 Equilibrium Moisture 1: Poor 3: Good 5: Excellent 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. Avient makes no warranties or guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.