LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AIRGUN BULLET MANUFACTURER B U L L E T C A S I N G • Reduce weight by replacing metal • Gunpowder free • Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules • Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight • Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to the stable coefficient of friction(COF) • Provided fast technical response and mold trial support Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OEM I N T R A O R A L S C A N N E R • Chemical and impact resistance • Customized pre-colored solutions • Color and dimension stable after sterilization • Minimum color deviation and easy to process • Technical support and color expertise • Offered bright white and customized pre- colored formulations in PPSU and PSU for intraoral scanner head and body parts • Provided a solution that can withstand up to 1,000 cycles autoclave, with good chemical and excellent impact resistance • Met customer request for color stability after processing and biocompatible compliance Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents 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?

HOMEWARE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER C L I P & L O C K C L O S U R E • Food contact compliance • Good compatibility • Excellent hinging properties • Reduce strain marks • Retain clarity • Provided extensive technical support throughout formulation development • Met exact mechanical properties, provided excellent hinging properties and reduced strain whitening marks • Increased flexibility & lowered temperature flexing properties • Enabled customer to differentiate products & add value for the end consumer Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag BAG-VALVE-MASK (BVM) MANUFACTURER R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G • Compatible gamma sterilization process • Achieve desired elastomeric properties • PVC-free formulation • FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant • Repeatable injection molding process • Complemented customer expertise with technical support in material selection, part & tool design, and process development • Customized TPE offered customer an alternative to vinyl without sacrificing performance • Improved process efficiency and overall system costs through injection molding method Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LOADING DOCK SHELTERS R E I N F O R C I N G S T A Y S Replacement for steel or composite stays to provide reliable seal from external environment: • Withstand repeated flex and twisting, pass rigorous proprietary flexural testing requirements • Maintain performance in extreme temperatures • Enabled repeated twisting and flexing without failure, up to 90˚ bends, due to exceptional mechanical properties • Customized finishing to meet specific shape and edge surface requirements • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Montrose, CO Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs 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?