The consequences to the medical device manufacturer could include increases in: • Service calls to repair damaged devices • Warranty claims on damaged devices • Product returns of damaged devices TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Below are just a few examples of the many types of medical devices protected by rigid polymer housings and frequently cleaned with harsh disinfectants to fight HAI’s. Public Health Service, the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAI’s), such as MRSA and VRE, has increased approximately 36% in the last 20 years and today causes nearly 100,000 deaths annually.

Avient has served the healthcare industry for decades with a full portfolio of innovative materials and services. TECHNICAL BULLETIN SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EVOLVING NEEDS Determining the appropriate polymer for the job can prevent product failures, thereby reducing service calls, product returns and warranty claims for manufacturers.

GLASFORMS™ ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Composite Materials for Power Transmission and Distribution Products APPLICATION & PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Insulators Overhead Switch Rods Cross Arms GridCore™ Composite Pole Guy Insulators KEY CHARACTERISTICS Extend the service life of electrical transmission and distribution products with Glasforms™ composite technologies. Performance advantages: • High dielectric strength: composite material is custom formulated to optimize electrical properties resulting in exceptional insulation • Lightweight: insulators are up to 80% lighter than porcelain and utility poles are more than 50% lighter than wood equivalents • High strength: high tensile, compressive, flexural and inter-laminar shear strength to support various design configurations and line loads • Resilient: deflect and return to original shape for structural damping to minimize damages and outages • Durable: insulators are durable and shatter resistant vs. ceramic and glass; composite utility poles are UV corrosion resistant for a long service life Arrestors Electrical Transmission & Distribution Applications COMPONENT DESCRIPTION SIZES Insulators for transmission and distribution Suspension insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 0.625" to 1.25" diameter Line post and station post insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 4.74" diameter Arresters Cage type Polyester or vinyl ester/glass fiber rods 0.125" to 0.50" diameter Custom tubular Polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy/ glass fiber custom shapes 2.0" to 6.0" envelope size Pole line construction Conductor standoff and equipment support arms Polyester/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 2.00" diameter Guy strain insulators Polyester/glass fiber rods 0.50" to 0.812" diameter Cross arms Tangent and deadend, support braces Polyester/glass fiber rectangular tubes 3.62" x 4.62" and 4.0" x 6.0" rectangular Utility poles GridCore™ Composite Utility Poles Polyester/glass fiber hollow custom tubes 12" to 14" diameter, typical lengths from 35' to 75' Pole line construction, cross arms, rods, and utility poles feature an integral fabric surfacing veil for long-term weather resistance and retention of properties.

Carbon fiber production took off during the 1960’s but the high price of the material limited its initial usage. Product/Service Overview

Customer service If both products sold at price of $1.50/lbs, the total raw material cost of both materials would be:

Customer service If both products sold at price of $1.50/lbs, the total raw material cost of both materials would be:

Ultra-fast Visualization and Choice: Infinite color options via a cloud-based color library with up-to-the-minute performance, regulatory, and pricing information at the start of the color development process. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

These constraints are fostering higher prices, longer lead times, and increased interest in silicone alternatives such as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) tubing solutions. PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2018 revenues of $2.9 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

We understand the attention to detail required to balance performance, innovation, aesthetics, haptics, and regulatory approvals. Our medical-grade polymer technologies and technical support services are focused on helping you solve short- and long-term product challenges.

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