Table 4 shows processing conditions for the developed products along with the other commercially available TPE’s. Table 1: Physical properties of developed overmold compounds. Set 22hr. @ 70 C 88 85 86 85 85 91 73 Table 2: Adhesion data of developed products in pli units.

THE SOLUTION Because they knew Avient could help, the connector company’s design engineers invited Avient into the development process. Avient’s development team went back to work and quickly developed a flame-retardant grade that meets UL requirements for a V0 rating. Avient’s willingness to invest the time and resources needed to ensure success enabled the manufacturer to develop a cost-effective, well-per forming product for its customer.

Cost efficient formulations have been developed to meet a wide range of technical and design requirements. Contact your local Avient representative and let’s start the development process. With this information, we can begin to develop a formulation to meet your application’s requirements.

MUSIC ACCESSORIES OEM G U I T A R P I C K S • Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light environments • Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed to market • Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that meet quality and performance standards • Provided onsite exploration using color theory and trend research to develop three color options for use in dimly lit environments or by people with low vision • Expedited the process with rapid color matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing time for additional matches to be explored • Developed specific colors that met all quality standards and offered unique, vibrant, and fun options ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

THE CHALLENGE A leading lighting products manufacturer was developing its latest offering for the LED luminaires market and looking for ways to solve aesthetic and performance issues while streamlining a complicated manufacturing process. After developing a deep understanding of the customer’s needs, Avient’s team quickly went to work formulating a custom OnCap™ Light Diffusion additive technology, then added a custom OnColor™ color to make a single Smartbatch™ masterbatch solution. While the Smartbatch solution was developed specifically for the LED luminaire project, it was so effective that the customer has plans to incorporate this technology into the next wave of products currently under development.

TIER 1 SUPPLIER S E A T B U C K L E S Y S T E M • Rapid development of 3 colors for global OEM platform, for 3 materials (POM, SAN, PP) • Help Tier 1 transition from printing to laser marking of buckles • Develop formulation that offers laser marking solution plus color • Quick reaction to develop three colors for this global vehicle launch • Smartbatch™ color + laser marking formulation met requirements for critical safety components Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A new class of TPEs has been developed with the ability to bond to dissimilar thermoplastics, including PP, copolyester, ABS etc. Experimental Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. Conclusion Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.

W H A T Avient works with OEMs in almost every market around the world, and they all face the same challenge ... product development. You’ll benefit from FASTER AND DEEPER DEVELOPMENT because materials are in our DNA. HOW4D DESIGN PROCESSU S E O U R 4 D P R O C E S S T O A C C E L E R AT E N E W P R O D U C T D E V E L O P M E N T SPECIALTY PORTFOLIO We combine design services with Avient’s materials portfolio to bring an unbiased, expert point of view to your design1 Color & Additives Engineered Materials Composites Soft Touch Distribution Rely on our technical expertise to validate that designs are manufacturable and materials will perform as intended once formed MANUFACTURING4 FEA/Moldflow/Mechanical SimulationDesign OptimizationDesign for Manufacturing Processing Expertise Supply Chain Development Visualize color, material and finish options using our exclusive tools and expertise3 COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH (CMF)DESIGN Color & EffectsTexture/FinishApplication Development Material Specification 2 INDUSTRIALDESIGN From ergonomics and concept sketches to 3D models and photo rendering, you can count on our world-class studio to help you innovate Ethnography Brand Language Development Ergonomics & Usability Concept Sketching 3D Modeling 3D Prototypes Photo Renderings WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Involving ColorWorks at the earliest stage of product development can simplify the development process, shorten time-to-market, control costs and feasibility, and manage global color consistency. Once the framework is established, the development process kicks into high gear, utilizing a comprehensive toolbox of cutting-edge technologies: • Mood boards for conceptualization • Extensive color libraries, both physical and digital • Rapid prototyping and sampling • Photorealistic 3D rendering • Accurate cost and feasibility assessment tools This iterative process allows for quick turnarounds and efficient approvals, ensuring that the final product meets all expectations. This collaborative design approach has been shown to reduce development times by 50% or more and generate substantial total cost savings.