Mulch films case study BIODEGRADABLE & COMPOSTABLE M U L C H F I L M S • Compliance with European Standard EN17033 or OK Compost • Black and white color standards available under different TÜV Austria certifications (OK Compost and more) • Full support for end-product certification for both EN13432 and EN17033 • Formulated with pigments tested and approved by certified body OnColor™ Bio-Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SHEET EXTRUDER I N T E R I O R T R I M • Support UL 94 V-0, V-1, and V-2 compliance with a single masterbatch solution • Deliver cost targets and provide operational efficiency • Accelerate the product development timeline • Provided a single flame-retardant solution that met compliance standards for multiple applications • Bolstered efficiencies to support and compliment the customer’s working capital strategy • Offered UL 94 testing verification prior to production trials to gain speed to market Cesa MAX Flame Retardant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER L O O S E T U B E T E L E C O M S C A B L E • Low shrinkage (< 1%) • Consistent flame retardancy • Suitable gel resistance • Cold behaviour at - 40°C • Reduce total cost ownership • Improved processing compared to existing LSFOH material, increasing speed up to 800 m/min • Provided consultancy on processing parameters and tooling • Reduced cable thickness to 0.1mm & reduced shrinkage • Enabled customer to enter into new applications and cable designs due to the versatility of the material ECCOH™ 6151 LSFOH Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER H Y B R I D F T T A C A B L E • Elongation at -40°C • High temperature bend test at 130°C • Low water absorption • Resistance to braided shielding • Fire performance to pass CPR class Dca • Provided superior environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) and performance at cold temperatures, increasing cable lifetime • Improved cable flexibility for easier installation • Enabled faster processing at increased line speed ECCOH™ LSFOH 5924 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C • High gel resistance • Low shrinkage • Strippable for easy installation • Good flame retardancy • Developed a formulation with oil resistance as per the NEK 606 technical specification • Allowed our customer to use the same cable design in various climates due to its wide operating temperature range • Provided expertise to improve manufacturing efficiencies, helping the customer achieve higher processing speeds ECCOH LSFOH 5806 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R P O W E R C A B L E • High tear resistance > 11 N/mm • High environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR) • Cost efficient solution • Hot pressure resistance above 80°C • Provided a jacket solution that complies with LTS1 requirements as per the BS 7655-6.1 standard • Enabled use in over-armored cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C • Supported our customer in optimizing the processing of the new material ECCOH LSFOH 5983 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Trilliant XR - CT and MRI Scanners MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER M R I A N D C T S C A N N E R S • Uniform shielding with no “hot spots” • X-ray shielding up to 140 KeV • Meet European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) future compliance requirements • Provided a lead alternative solution that delivered improved geometric flexibility for more uniform radiation shielding • Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by eliminating machining and assembly steps Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELAUSA ELECTRONICS V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K • Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight • Maintain similar thermal transition to current material • Simplify manufacturing • Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g • Provided the required thermal efficiency through part re-design and material choice • Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient Design reducing risk of metal replacement • Simplified manufacture process to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?