C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M LEADING PACKAGING FILM SUPPLIER • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AVIENT SOLUTION • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste WHY AVIENT K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y LEARN MORE

PACKAGING CONVERTER R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S • Provided the only reheat additive with APR Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition • Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative impact to performance or aesthetics • Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to improve cycle times and reduce energy usage • Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at multiple locations and provided technical support nationally ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC WHY AVIENT?

© 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURER P L A T E H E A T E X C H A N G E R • High thermal conductivity • Very good flow rate for thin walls • Chemical resistance to glycol • Good aging for both chemical & temperature resistance • Improved thermal performance by eliminating the effects of corrosion • Reduced overall part weight • Provided greater design freedom meaning a more complex part could be designed and molded • Enabled several heat exchangers to be consolidated into one, saving space in the vehicle and increasing efficiency Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R • Customer looking to replace metal.

LEARN MORE TIER 2 MOLDER P A N E L F O R C O N S T R U C T I O N V E H I C L E S • Transition from painting extruded sheet (3-5mm) to molded-in color for two different thermoplastics • UV stability • Good appearance for visible part • Expedited approved solution that delivered the appearance and performance of a painted part • Developed formulations for two materials- PMMA and ABS • Offered aluminum appearance and required UV stability SmartBatch™ FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Ext Building Products OEM Application Snapshot EXTERIOR BUILDING PRODUCTS OEM S H E E T / P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Source a cost competitive and effective chemical foaming additive (CFA) with prompt availability • Incorporate a CFA lightweighting solution with consistent cell structure and density for better overall operational performance • Improve material usage while manufacturing on both single and twin screw processing equipment • Met customer needs and timing with effective and efficient CFA solutions • Provided formulations that improved the dispersion and efficacy for optimized performance and control in manufacturing • Offered application and processing expertise focused on specific customer manufacturing assets and operations, allowing improved material usage and reduced operational costs Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ CFAs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WALL PARTITION MANUFACTURER F O O D P R O C E S S I N G E N V I R O N M E N T S • Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that come in contact with food products • Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing • Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product, such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific brand color • Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives for optimal performance in reducing microbe growth • Developed custom formulation for complex processing configurations in sheet extrusion technology • Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance, chemical resistance, flame retardance, and regulatory product stewardship Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL TUBING EXTRUDER B I O P H A R M A C E U T I C A L T U B I N G • Low leachables & extractables • Great tensile performance and kink resistance • Good thermal weldability • Excellent clarity and medical blue tint • ISO 10993-4 & 5, USP Class VI & Animal Derivative Free (ADF) • Supplied drop-in material replacement to overcome supply constraints of incumbent TPE • Offered a lower extractable profile than comparable materials in the market • Enabled easy material transition without changes in tooling or thermal welding machine settings • Formulated solution with proprietary additives to provide clarity and prevent yellowing after sterilization Versaflex™ HC BT218 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURER C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T T U B E S C R E W C A P S • Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials • Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for an easy transition between materials • Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a competitive cost • Offered a comprehensive range of solutions to accommodate specific application demands such as barrier, flexibility, and sealing performance • Provided materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility • Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs that could be extruded and injection molded Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?