A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES. DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER.

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PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Customized Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft-touch TPEs and met regulatory needs  TPEs for Healthcare Discover TPEs for Healthcare

Versaflex - CPAP tubing film CPAP TUBING C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M • Replacement for polyolefins • Good spring-back • Bondable cuffs • Clear & clean look • Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube • No noticeable odor • FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible • Provided TPE solution to meet market expectations for improved user comfort & aesthetics • Reduced tube noise and improved drape compliance with new material solution versus polyolefins • Offered solution with improved thermal properties to combat humidity Versaflex™ CL2250 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PHONE CASE BRAND C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S • Optically clear • Non-yellowing • Good stain resistance • Bondable to PC • Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength • Collaborated on application and technical services to help ensure end product maintained optical clarity when texture was added • Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap • Coordinated across multiple regions for supply continuity and technical support to serve customer’s global needs Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN OEM & TIER 2 MOLDER C U P H O L D E R M A T • Low odor material • Excellent surface finish • Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties and lower density than previous solution with a specialty TPE grade • Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including soft touch and low gloss finish • Offered global support and production capabilities to allow molder to source the grade globally OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A LIFE SCIENCE COMPANY S E R U M C O L L E C T I O N C A R T R I D G E • Excellent clarity • Good bonding and peel strength onto PP • Heat resistance • Meet sterilization needs • Easy processing • Formulated transparent Shore 50A TPE with excellent adhesion onto PP and good sealing performance • Met regulatory requirements for USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Provided a short lead time and on-site technical service Versaflex™ CL Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?