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IMPACT PROTECTION D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S Avient Corporation 1 PROJECT KICK OFF B R I E F Application: Protective sports equipment Challenge: Provide functional material to protect against impact for chest protector Requirements: • Compact - reduce thickness and weight for improved comfort and functionality • Meet EN standards • EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1 • Eliminate the use of foam and glue • Be waterproof and easy to clean • Sustainable • Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing efficiency Avient Corporation 2 VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT) H O W D O E S I T W O R K ? Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product

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ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P H A S E S H I F T A N T E N N A • Achieved miniaturization through customized high dielectric constant (Dk) materials • Offered high Dk grades with superior processing window and stability compared to lower Dk ( < Dk6.0) grades • Verified dimensional and electrical stability would also meet needs of navigation system substrate to streamline sourcing Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DENTAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER T O O T H B R U S H E S • Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs) • Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality • Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin • Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production bottlenecks • Provided full antimicrobial functionality at lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings • Designed universal carrier that enabled additive use across a variety of resins • Reduced lead time over previous supplier by one week, enabling customer to better manage inventory levels and increase production efficiencies WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PolyOne is exhibiting these specialty solutions in booth H.

ED WARDS DESIGN & FABRICATION M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S • Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers • Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without heavy equipment • Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field • Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance, additional protection by layering panels • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, improved portability over concrete or sandbags • Enabled easy installation with common carpentry tools • Customized color formulations to meet needed camouflage without painting GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

G L O B A L E L E C T R I C A L E Q U I P M E N T P R OV I D E R S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R • Customer looking to replace metal.

WO O D P L A S T I C C O M P O S I T E ( W P C ) M F G 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?