CLEVELAND – April 13, 2021 – As food and beverage brands increasingly seek to support a circular economy by using more recycled PET (rPET), severa

Avient Launches reSound™ R Recycled Content Portfolios in North America and Asia

The PET packaging market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing sustainability demands, higher recycling targets, and the shift away from alternative materials such as polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP). In this context PET’s enhanced recyclability and the capability to reintroduce post-consumer recycled (PCR) content into new food packaging make it an attractive choice for brands and converters worldwide. MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Thermoformed, APET food packaging, including: - Hot steam sterilization - Hot fill - Microwave use • Polyester • Sheet extrusion & thermoforming KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Suitable for hot steam sterilization, hot fill, and microwave applications • Ideal for food-grade containers with high rigidity and improved gas barrier • Can withstand temperatures up to 100°C • Available in both transparent and opaque options • Processable on existing thermoforming lines with heated molds KEY BENEFITS • A fully circular monomaterial, up to 100% rPET polymer content • Promotion of the circularity of PET and the resulting packaging is possible • Helps customers to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that demands recyclability of all packaging with binding PCR content targets by 2030 • Demonstrates improved productivity in comparison to CPET during thermoforming • Helps avoid possible EPR fees or penalties on difficult-to-recycle packaging PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

INCREASED RECYCLE CONTENT Benefits of using rePrize include: • Increased product target IV • Improved melt flow consistency • Increased recycle content • Reduced brittleness • Reduced rejects and scrap • Improved low temperature performance rePrize can be combined with other liquid additives and can be used to optimize sheet manufacturing processes and product quality, whilst allowing for increased levels of recycle, contributing towards improved sustainability and reduced costs. FEATURE BENEFIT • Liquid technology • More accurate dose control • Less variation in melt flow and product IV • Can be coupled to an on-line rheometer • Shorter transition times • Does not require pre-drying • Less dust • Higher IV in melt phase • Improved uniformity when replacing virgin PET in PCR sheet • Eliminate/reduce solid phase polymerization (rPET) • Increased use of post consumer flake or re-grind (Sheet) • Reduced brittleness, less breakages and scrap • More consistent melt flow IMPACT • Reduced cost • Higher productivity • Cleaner working environment PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT • Higher productivity • Reduced cost • Cleaner working environment • New product designs and applications • Improved shelf appeal PET SHEET PROCESS BENEFITS • Increases final IV • Less variation in product IV • More consistent melt flow • Increased use of flake or regrind • Shorter transition times • Reduced scrap • Reduced dust PRODUCT BENEFITS • Improved impact strength • Improved low temperature performance • Reduced brittleness • Improved aesthetics Information and photographs supplied by Sunwell Global Ltd IMPACT • Higher productivity • Reduced cost • Improved sustainability IMPACT • Lighter weight, higher strength • Reduced cost • Properties comparable to PS packaging • Recyclable PET MONO/MULTI LAYERED SHEET XPET FOAM SHEET ROUND DIE PROCESS BENEFITS • Improved melt flow consistency • Improved IV consistency • Increased recycle content • Reduced rejects and scrap PRODUCT BENEFITS • Increased product strength • Improved low temperature performance • Reduced brittleness PROCESS BENEFITS • Increase final IV • Increased use of regrind • Impossible to start up without it • Faster product changeover • Easier to cut PRODUCT BENEFITS • Increased strength • Lighter weight • Good sealing ColorMatrix™ rePrize is a PET compatible formulated liquid dispersion, designed to increase the polymer chain length via reactive extrusion. This results in an increase in both the polymer intrinsic and melt viscosity. rePrize is suited to applications in: • PET monolayer sheet • PET multilayered sheet • PET foamed sheet rePrize can be used to optimise sheet manufacturing processes and product quality, whilst allowing for increased levels of recycle, contributing towards improved sustainability and reduced costs PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GLOBAL REGULATORY APPROVALS PRODUCT FDA EU GB MERCOSUR rePrize • • • • 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Good clarity and recyclability Ultimate UV dosing is highly consistent offering excellent part clarity with a superior aesthetic. It has no negative effect on recyclability, physical performance characteristics or color of the recycled material. In some situations the Ultimate UV range can vastly improve both the processing and mechanical properties of packaging incorporating recycled material.

NYMAX™ POLYMER FORMULATIONS PRIME & RECYCLED NYLON THERMOPLASTICS PROCESSING GUIDE 2 Nymax Polymer Formulations Nymax™ and Nymax™ REC Formulations Nymax™ thermoplastics include prime and recycled nylon formulations in both unfilled grades and with various levels of glass fiber and mineral reinforcements. In addition, the Nymax™ REC series offers PA6 and PA66 grades with post-industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled (PCR) nylon to support a circular economy. Testing the application is highly recommended to determine the effect recycling has on the desired physical properties.

For high-temperature polymers: • Permanent service temperature >150°C • Biocompatibility • Good insulator • Good barrier properties • Chemical resistance • Flame retardancy • Transparency For fluoropolymers: • Outstanding chemical resistance • Low friction (non-sticking) • Excellent weatherability • Excellent barrier properties • Flame retardancy • Temperature resistance (up to 260°C) • Dielectric properties Our customers supply products to the following industries: • Aircraft & aerospace: wire and cable systems, films, tapes, molded parts, interior components, connectors, tubes & hoses • Automotive & trucks: wire & cable systems, tubes, fuel hoses • Chemical industry: wire & cable, pipes & fittings, pump housing • Consumer: infant bottles, trays • Medical devices: molded parts for dental and surgical tools, catheters, tubing for cardioscopy, pacemakers • Electrical & electronics: wire & cable systems, molded parts, tapes • Communication: plenum cables, connectors • Textiles: fibers, fabrics • Construction & architecture: films, pipes & fittings COLORS • � 10 standard colors in various concentrate strengths • Pre-colored products • ��� Heavy metal-free colors • �� Special color design upon request using Pantone® or RAL color standards • � Customized pigment loadings can be provided to address specialized coloration needs • Laser printable colors are available together with metallic effects Color concentrate selection must take into account the following extrusion design requirements for the following typical applications: PRIMARY WIRE INSULATION • � Desired opacity or translucency of the insulation • �� Wall thickness • �� Conductor size and color • �� Line speeds • � Processor screw design • Insulation electrical requirements • FDA compliance • Biocompatible WIRE & CABLE JACKETING • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • �� Processor screw design • Laser markability FILM, TUBING, & PROFILE SHAPES • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • � Extrusion dwell time and processing temperatures INJECTION MOLDING • � Desired opacity or translucency • �� Part size and wall thickness FP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK COLOR CONCENTRATES & PRECOLORED SOLUTIONS Colorant Chromatics color and additive or pre-colored concentrates are offered in various strengths and in different viscosities of carrier resins to suit the manufacturing process. SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS Value-added solutions include: RADIATION CROSS-LINKABLE COMPOUNDS By blending a combination of special additives, high- temperature functional compounds can be cross- linked when exposed to electron beam radiation. OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance support • Compliance with National Inventories • Biocompatibility compliance • REACH – European Legislation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals • Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) electronics compliance • Data entry into the International Material Database System (IMDS) • Hazardous communication, including safety data sheets (SDS) and labeling GENERATING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING: • California Proposition 65 • European Food Contact • Individual Customer Restricted Substance lists • Drug Master Files • Medical Application Files • Food and Drug Administration Certification • Potable Water Certification Contact us if you have questions or for specific information on your application’s regulatory compliance requirements.

In the event that property has been refused by the consignee, or carrier is unable to deliver the property for any reason, carrier shall immediately notify shipper by telephone or other electronic communication system. If disposition is not received within said 48 hours, carrier shall send a "Second and Final Notice of On-hand Freight" via facsimile transmission or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).

It is available to rPET producers and converters to help improve recycling and sustainability of PET bottles. For applications requiring color or toning, SmartHeat RHC is also available as ColorMatrix Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability. SmartHeat RCH is also available as the following combination products: • ColorMatrix Optica™ Toners & Colors for Enhanced Recyclability • ColorMatrix AAzure™ Acetaldehyde Scavenger • ColorMatrix Ultimate™ UV390R Light Barrier Due to heat exposure and subsequent thermal degradation, PET commonly yellows during the recycle process.