Industrial Design • Research methodologies • Brainstorming/problem solving • Concept sketching • Ergonomic development • 3D CAD modeling • Photo rendering & 3D prototyping • Color, material, & finish selection • Design for manufacturing Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization Prototype Capabilities • Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from 50–550 tons: - Materials sampling and evaluation • Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell - Prototyping combinations of injection molded discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts • Full suite of auxiliary support equipment including: - Material drying - Water and hot oil thermolators for mold heating - Ultrasonic welding for inserts - Secondary & post operations • 150-ton compression molding presses • Profile extrusion • Co-extrusion film and wire & cable • Over 20 molds at varying geometries to validate structural, application, and functional performance.

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?

FEATURES • Ambient curing • Flame performance • Resistant to heat, oil, creep and abrasion • Low temperature properties • Temperature ratings up to 125°C • Low capital investment • High extrusion speeds • UL/CSA bulletins 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

FireCon™ THERMOPLASTIC CPE-A PROCESSING GUIDE General Extrusion Guidelines FireCon™ Thermoplastic CPE-A is a flexible thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene blend designed for industrial instrumentation, power, and control cables.

Gel migration is measured using a quantitative internal method * 6151 can be supplied with UV protection * Values concluded from the simulation of materials rheological data and modelling standard extrusion tooling Pressure: can affect extruder performance, higher pressure gives a lower output at the same rpm Shear rate: has a relation with self-cleaning of the walls and mixing conditions Stress: can affect the surface of the product, less stress gives a better surface aspect MIGRATION OF GEL COMPOUND Gel Compound ECCOH™ 6151* ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV Unigel Average Good Excellent Teroson Average Excellent Good Itcogel Average Good Excellent ECCOH™ 6151 ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV ∆P (bars) 101 63 60 Shear Rate (1/s) 9 9 9 Stress (kPa) 127 79 75 Application example: Gel-filled stranded loose tube optical fiber cable www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Continuous Use Temp °C 90°C 90°C 105°C 90°C 125°C 90°C 90°C 105°C SMOKE DENSITY (MAX) Flaming Mode 45 104 312 163 312 118 98 60 101 121 Non-Flaming Mode 212 279 303 416 297 369 296 223 296 393 FEATURES ESCR x Flame Performance x x x x x Heat Resistance x x x High Char Forming x Low Temperature Performance x x Mechanical Properties x x x Oil Resistance x UL Listed Halogen-Free x x x FEATURES Wire and Cable • Highly flame retardant • Very low toxicity and smoke density • Many grades are cross-linkable • Can be processed with color or additive concentrate, and with UV stabilizer Pipe and Fittings • Highly flame retardant • Very low toxicity and smoke density • Suitable for extrusion, injection molding ECCOH™ ECCOH™ non-halogenated formulations re designed to be highly flame retardant with extremely low toxicity and smoke density.

MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Key Features • High Strength & Modulus • Corrosion resistant • Electrical & thermal conductor • Flame Resistant • UV Inert • X-Ray Permeable • Excellent EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) Disadvantages • Susceptible to filamentation • Conductivity may be a hindrance to some processing • Susceptible to galvanic corrosion • Poor abrasion resistance (untreated) FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR CARBON FIBER • Coating • Twisting • Extrusion • Pultrusion • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® CARBON FIBER PRODUCTS • Strength Members • Packing Yarn • Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn • Synthetic Wire Rope WHY CARBON FIBER?

Key Features • High tenacity & modulus • Excellent abrasion & fatigue resistance • Excellent chemical & steam resistance • Very low creep • High thermal stability • Lower moisture regain than other para-aramids Disadvantages • Lower modulus compared to carbon and high modulus para-aramids • Poor UV resistance FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR TECHNORA® • Coating • Twisting • Polymer Jacket Extrusion • Stranding • Overbraiding • Precision Winding FIBER-LINE® TECHNORA® PRODUCTS • Ripcords • Strength Members • Industrial Fabric Yarn • Wire Harness Yarn • Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement • Synthetic Wire Rope WHY TECHNORA®?

We’ll provide step-by-step guidance, and visualization through in-house sampling with various processing techniques: • Injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) • Extrusion blow molding (EBM) – up to four layers • Injection molding Our polymer science proficiency, colorants and additives capability, and in-house color design service make us a powerful collaborator during the complete blow molding process.

Additive technologies include: • Heat stabilizers • Acid acceptors • Mold release agents • Phosphorescent • Flame retardant • Tensile modifiers • Antioxidants • Peroxides • Viscosity modifiers • Electrically conductive systems • Thermally conductive systems • Radio-opacity • Self-bond TYPICAL USES Silicone dispersions are used in a wide range of applications: • Automotive – spark plug boots, ignition cables, gaskets/seals, O-rings, overmolded parts • Rollers – industrial, copiers • Fabric Coating – welding curtains, air bags, belts • Cookware – bakeware, spatulas, gloves • Consumer Goods – goggles, glasses, cell phone covers, grips • Healthcare – sterilization pads, catheters, grips, tubing, grommets, prosthesis • Military and Aerospace – gas masks, clip straps, jet starter hose • Wire & Cable/Power Transmission – jackets, sleeves, insulators • Infant Care – nipples/pacifiers, toys • Extrusion – architectural, O-ring cords, gaskets, spacers, profiles Manufacturing locations: Massillon, OH, USA LaPorte, IN, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Learn more about our silicone dispersions at 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit www.avient.com.