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SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OEM C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R • Durable and will not rust • Dimensional stability • Easy to process • Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material with excellent strength and modulus to replace steel • Offered low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance to maintain performance • Responded quickly and provided local technology support on mold design and injection process OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WHEELCHAIR OEM C A S T E R W H E E L • Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster • Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of daily use • Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency of maintenance • Formulated two materials that chemically bond seamlessly to minimize slip • Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting improved user maneuverability • Offered an injection-moldable alternative to metal that led to a more functional design and reduced vibration Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and TPU Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AVIENT SOLUTION VEHICLE BATTERY MANUFACTURER C E L L P A C K C O O L I N G T U B E • Comply with ISO 3384-1:2011 for TPE compression set • Comply with ISO 11359-2:1999 standard for linear thermal expansion • Good ethanediol resistance • Good sealing performance • Customized a Shore 60A hardness TPE formulation with good physical property retention • Achieved good compression set and bonding performance with PA12 • Qualified thermal expansion by customer • Provided excellent ethanediol resistance under both low and high temperature conditions KEY REQUIREMENTS CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + SEALING LEARN MORE OnFlex™ TPE Custom Formulation Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BRAND G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P • Soft touch feel • Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate • Non-blooming surface finish • Replaced leather with a TPE to improve production efficiency through overmolding • Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone, giving the customer the choice of more sustainable grip material • Offered durable solution with good wear resistance and excellent chemical and oil resistance Versaflex CE TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

Clark joined Avient in 2024 from Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals organization where he served as Chief Technology Officer.

Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.

Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.