Polypropylene Clarifier: Hiformer™

Overview • FIBER-LINE® extrusion is the process of forming a polymer jacket of various thickness around a core of high-performance fibers • Fiber core can be parallel, twisted, or in rope form • Polymer jacket selected to optimize flex, chemical, temperature, & UV resistance Key Features • .50mm – 30.00mm size capability • Protect the core from mechanical, environmental, and chemical damage • Extend life of cable or strength member • Enhance flame & chemical resistance • Improve UV resistance • Many polymers available FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR EXTRUSION • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Technora® • Carbon Fiber • Fiberglass FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY EXTRUSION • Strength members • Tracer-wire • Micro-cable • Ruggedized cable Our Polymer Offering • EPC • ETFE • FEP • Hytrel • PFA • Polyethylene • Polypropylene • Polyurethane • PVC • PVDF EXTRUSION FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. FIBER-LINE® makes no warranty, express or implied, that the product PFA PFA BARE PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range -200°C - 260°C POLYPROPYLENE BARE PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range -45°C - 105°C Flex Properties X EXTRUSION FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS POLYETHYLENE BARE PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range -65°C - 80°C Flex Properties O POLYURETHANE BARE PERFORMANCE Operating Temperature Range -55°C -125°C POLYETHYLENE POLYPROPYLENE POLYURETHANE This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.

VERSAFLEX™ VDT 4202-40B DYNAFLEX™ G7940 Defining Characteristic Vibration damping Vibration isolation What it Does Dampens vibrations,and specifically minimizes appliance walking Isolates vibrations, which reduces overall movement of the appliance Tactile Feel Grippy feel Soft touch, rubbery feel Coloring Black Natural Hardness 40 Shore A 40 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene HOME APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS REDUCE MOVEMENT OF TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINES WITH TPES FOR ANTI-VIBRATION FEET EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MATERIALS AND DESIGN SUPPORT DynaflexVersaflex VDT Polypropylene HOW OUR TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE ANTI-VIBRATION FEET Lower the number of service calls – Our TPEs for anti-vibration feet reduce appliance movement and walking during use, thus lowering the number of service calls and reducing costs.

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BATTERY JUNCTION BOX Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Easier to process vs metals MODULE CONNECTOR Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Good stiffness and mechanical strength EV CONNECTOR Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Non-halogenated flame retardant performance • Colorable (RAL Orange) • Reduced carbon footprint vs PA6 and PA66 COOLING SYSTEM Therma-Tech™ Thermally • Tensile strength • Chemical resistance BATTERY FRAME Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Non-halogenated flame retardant HOUSING TRAY OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics • Design integration & freedom • Structural performance • EMI shielding BATTERY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Integrated EMI/RFI shielding • Easier to process vs metals BATTERY HOUSING/COVER OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • Metal replacement • Lightweighting • Structural performance • Design integration & freedom Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber • Localized biaxial reinforcement • Impact performance • Overmolding compatibility • Integrated assembly point stiffening ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR EV BATTERIES CELL MODULE Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Good stiffness and mechanical strength UNDERBODY PROTECTION Polystrand™ Continuous Glass Fiber • Superior impact performance • Significantly lighter than steel • Simplified integration with housing • Corrosion resistance

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And, because TPEs can be overmolded, brand owners and packaging manufacturers have new options for designing components that can be integrated directly into the package. 4345, 4355, 4365 4465 4570 4665 Hardness Shore A 45A, 55A, 65A 65A 70A 65A Regulatory* • EU 10/2011 Color Translucent Translucent Natural Natural Overmolding Bonds To Polypropylene Polypropylene Polar substrates Polar substrates Chemical Resistance • #1 for soaps • Low-cost solution for non-polar oils • #2 for soaps • Some oils • #1 for polar & non-polar oils • #1 for non-polar solvents, like isododecane • #2 for non-polar oils • Abrasion resistance * Regulatory compliance is offered for consideration only—limitations apply; please check with product stewardship.

The foaming simulation is carried out under confidentiality and is currently available for components made from polypropylene (PP), talcum filled PP, and glass fiber filled PP, with a minimum part thickness of 2mm. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Provides a mold-filling study • Helps maximize part weight reduction • Predicts mechanical properties • Enables the calculation of necessary clamping force • Reduces physical trials • Optimizes tool design and production processes KEY APPLICATIONS • Components made from polypropylene (PP), talcum filled, and glass fiber filled PP with a minimum part thickness of 2mm • Automotive structural parts e.g., door panels, dashboard carriers • Consumer goods e.g., interior fridge parts, transport boxes and composters, vacuum cleaner base panels PRODUCT BULLETIN Sustainability Spotlight 1 Moldflow® is a registered trademark of Autodesk® * Avient Foaming Prediction Service will provide general information based on available inputs.

AN ALTERNATIVE FLAME RETARDANT SOLUTION FOR CATEGORY CABLES CASE STUDY: MAXXAM™ FR POLYPROPYLENE Challe nge Accepted. After delivering polypropylene-based samples from the Maxxam™ FR line for immediate trial, the Avient team also worked with the manufacturer to help them determine the best pair combination design.