Engineered Polymer Formulations | Lightweighting , Metal Replacement Plastic / metal hybrid designs can bring the best of both worlds – reduced weight and structural integrity. Take advantage of hybrid plastic/metal designs

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Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Avient Introduces Gravi-Tech™ Metallization Grades for Luxury Packaging Caption: Gravi-Tech™ metallization formulations enable metal-plated products to achieve both the look and feel of metal for luxury packagi

PolyOne Invests in New Metal Replacement Capabilities CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ L PolyOne Expands Capacity for Metal Replacement Technologies

AUTOMOTIVE OEM H E A T S H I E L D C O M P O N E N T F O R L E D H E A D L A M P • The material needed to solve a hot spot issue • A PA based grade • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Improved the parts long-term outdoor performance • Improved processability compared to high temperature plastics, reducing tooling costs • Reduced part weight by 37% than the previous metal part, providing the customer with a more economical solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER E N G I N E B R A C K E T • Exceptional structural properties with extremely high stiffness and strength across a broad temperature range (-40 to 160°F) • Excellent creep resistance and fatigue endurance • Lower weight with no reduction in performance • Reduced weight by 40% with zero fatigue failures during extensive field testing • Provided technical support to optimize design for metal-to-composite conversion • Delivered composite solution with similar system cost and more robust performance than failure prone aluminum version Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELECTRONICS BRAND P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T • Ensures quality sound performance • Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility • Impact protection within a set temperature range • Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g • Reduced scrap and improved product manufacturability, compared to metal, with an injection molded formulation • Met strict testing requirements, including achieving desired impact protection performance at the specific temperature range and target weight • Maintained depth of base sound Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIRANHA M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R • Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless steel • Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration damping properties • Injection moldable • Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material • Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to flex and absorb energy from minor impacts • Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost- effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads • Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and twice as much as competing metal propellers Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?