CASE STUDY: GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR ACQUA PLOSEChalle nge Accepted. When closurelogic turned to Avient for material selection help, the team developed a GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) based on a stable, low migration TPE with a lower processing temperature compared to competitive TPEs, thus resulting in even fewer volatiles. The Avient team addressed this challenge with the new formulation, which is optimized for compression set.

TPE HEIGHTENS PRODUCT IMPACT AND PROFITABILITY CASE STUDY: ONFLEX-S™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS Challe nge Accepted. To provide a secure grip for safety and usability, the company planned to overmold a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) onto the handle and other selected areas of the sprayer. THE IMPACT With its enhanced processability, OnFlex-S K 65A-3E1709 thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs.

Ripple joined Avient in 1998. He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to vice president and general manager. Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

Our global team is here to accelerate development and part approvals, supporting you with: • Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM specifications • More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered concentrates and pre-colors • Advanced design and color expertise PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS Specialized polymers and composites • Thermoplastic Elastomers • Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations • Thermally Conductive Formulations • Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes • Engineered Polymer Formulations • Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates Colorants, additives, and plastisols • Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based) • Colorant and Additive Concentrates • Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR, antimicrobial, and more) • Liquid Additives • Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents • High-Temperature Concentrates • Silicone Dispersions • Vinyl Powders and Plastisols Design & Color Services • Avient Design • ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers UNDERHOOD Air Management Fuel Systems Filters/Cleaners Engines/Power train Fans & Shrouds Engine & Cam Covers Fluid Reservoirs Wire & Cable and Connectors Battery Systems & Supports EV Battery Systems Sensors/Controls/Actuators Turbo/Super Chargers Control Modules/Valves Gears & Hoses HVAC Systems Electrical Control Units EXTERIOR Move over metal... our material and colorant solutions enable you to replace metal and paint while improving miles per gallon or per charge. DRIVING INNOVATION AND VALUE At Avient, we understand what you value and put our deep knowledge of polymers, formulations, and polymer processing to work for you. Avient makes no warranties or guarantees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.

Ripple joined Avient in 1998. He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to Vice President and General Manager. Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - English CLOSURELOGIC GMBH A L U M I N U M C A P L I N E R • Compliance with food contact regulations • Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles • Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages • Provided a low migration TPE with outstanding organoleptic properties • Enabled processing at temperatures 20°C lower than comparative materials GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers

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Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are highly customizable structural panels that are stiff, strong, and lightweight. Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.

A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES. DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER. Avient makes no warranties or guaran- tees respecting suitability of either Avient’s products or the information for your process or end-use application.