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Transforming Modular & Offsite Construction with Advanced Composites APPLICATION GUIDE Siding & Cladding Impact resistance; thermal expansion reduction; superior strength-to-thickness ratio compared to traditional siding Roofing Systems Impact resistance; flexural strength; thermally insulative; will not contribute to mold or rot Interior Wall, Floor, & Improved structural integrity; integrated fire protection; customized dimensions & finishes; thermal insulation; water, pest, & impact resistance Doors Impact resistance; ballistic resistance; high strength-to-weight ratio Exterior Sheathing Continuous insulation; impact, moisture & rot resistance; lightweight construction Garage Doors Impact & corrosion resistance; high flexural strength; customized dimensions & finishes; weatherability; UV stability; weight reduction Flood Barriers Moisture & corrosion resistance; durable; will not contribute to mold growth Composite Decking & Lumber Reinforcements for increased strength; material & weight reduction Cabinetry & Storage Weight reduction; customized dimensions & finishes Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Composite Panels & Laminates Hammerhead™ & Polystrand™ GlasArmor™ & ThermoBallistic™ Ballistic Panels Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes ADVANCED COMPOSITES FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Laminates Storm Shutters Impact & ballistic resistance; superior strength-to-weight ratio Safe/Panic Rooms Ballistic & impact resistance 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation. MATERIAL SOLUTION DESCRIPTION KEY CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS Hammerhead™ FR Flame Retardant Industry-first flame retardant thermoplastic composite panels that meet ASTM E84 Class A standards for flame spread and smoke developed and passed NFPA 286 corner room burn testing • Excellent flame performance • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Garage Doors • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Hammerhead™ and Polystrand™ Composite Panels Thermoplastic composite panels constructed with Polystrand™ continuous fiber laminates thermally bonded to thermoplastic foam or honeycomb cores • Moisture, UV, corrosion, impact, and rot resistant • Lightweight structural integrity • Reduce labor cost and time • Garage Doors • Interior Entry Doors • Interior Wall, Floor & Ceiling Panel Systems • Exterior Sheathing • Siding & Cladding • Kitchen Cabinetry Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates High strength unidirectional (UD) glass fibers combined with thermoplastic resins available in unidirectional tapes or multi-ply laminates • High strength and stiffness • Enables impact resistance • Formulations available to meet ASTM E84 Class A and Class B flame/smoke rating • Composite Deckng • Roofing Systems GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels Ballistic protection constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary thermoset resin system • UL 752 Level 1–3 compliant • Less than 25% the weight of comparable steel panel • 1-hr fire rating per ASTM E119* • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors ThermoBallistic™ Thermoplastic Panels Industry-first thermoplastic ballistic resistant panels thermally formed with layers of 0°/90° UD E-glass fiber reinforcements and polyolefin-based resin systems • UL 752 Level 3 compliant • Extremely lightweight • Moisture, UV, and corrosion resistant • Safe/Panic Rooms • Garage Doors * UL Level 3 panel was fire tested as part of a wall system with steel studs and drywall facesheet

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AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES OVERVIEW LOWER ENERGY COSTS Requires less energy during installation and use INCREASE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Customizable solutions for specific application needs REDUCE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COSTS Lower installation time, as well as warranty and �part replacement � expenses EXTEND PRODUCT LIFETIME Corrosion, flame, fatigue and UV resistant for improved durability DESIGN STRONG, LIGHTER WEIGHT COMPONENTS Up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum ADVANCED COMPOSITES An exceptional alternative to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic and metal, advanced composite solutions enable designers to: • Design lighter weight structural components for increased lifetime performance and improved fuel efficiency—higher strength-to-weight ratios to exceed the structural performance of traditional materials while significantly reducing weight—up to 75% lighter than steel and up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Extend product lifetime to reduce part replacement and decrease warranty expenses— the corrosion, weather, flame and fatigue resistance of composite solutions improve component durability • Reduce product lifecycle costs—the extended product lifetime, along with the potential for reduced installation time and cost due to the lighter weight of composite solutions, significantly reduces the associated cost over the lifetime of a part • Lower energy costs—by leveraging a higher strength-to-weight ratio, composite solutions allow designers to engineer products that require less energy or power during installation and use • Increase competitive advantage—Avient advanced composite solutions can be customized to provide electrical insulation, thermal insulation, radiopacity, low thermal expansion, flexural memory and load damping, while delivering desired performance and aesthetic specifications TRANSPORTATION Truck floors, liners and aerodynamic components, rail car doors and panels, automotive structural solutions, leaf springs, traffic safety markers and delineators, air cargo unit load devices (ULDs) The Avient advanced composites portfolio offers customized solutions to serve a full range of markets and industries, including: USES & APPLICATIONS ENERGY Wind turbine blade stiffening components, sucker rods, oil & gas production solutions BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Structural blast protection, garage doors, modular construction, temporary shelters, architectural columns, concrete and masonry reinforcements, pipe reinforcement HEALTHCARE External orthopedic fixators, endoscopy wands, prosthetics MARINE Panels for decking, bulkheads, cabinets, doors, transoms, ceilings; reinforcements for stringers; sail battens CONSUMER & RECREATION Archery bow limbs and risers, furniture springs, diving board springs, golf flagpoles, snowsports equipment, sporting stick shafts, paddle shafts, lightweight and extendable mast structures ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Utility poles and cross-arms, high voltage transmission & distribution insulator cores, surge arresters, bus bar covers and electrical tool components INDUSTRIAL Pallet stiffeners, pipe reinforcement, conveyor springs, dock shelters PROCESSES & CAPABILITIES Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes. These methods include: PULTRUSION • Fibers are impregnated with liquid thermoset resins, then pulled through a heated die to cure the resin and form the product • This continuous, automated manufacturing process creates constant cross section profiles of any pre-determined length with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance • Applications include rods and profiles of various lengths and complexities, such as utility poles, insulator core rods and structural beams CONTINUOUS FILAMENT WINDING • Combines the principles of filament winding with pultrusion to create constant or tapered cross- sectional tubing in precision sizes • The unique axial and biaxial fiber orientation provides flexural and tensile strength, as well as crush and burst resistance • Applications include lightweight shelter frames and sporting goods components CONTINUOUS RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (CRTM™) • Engineered core materials are sandwiched between structural composite laminate face sheets • Continuous composite sandwich panels feature high specific strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio • Applications include ballistic resistant panels, truck floors and rail car doors CONTINUOUS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS • Fully recyclable tape, X-Ply™ (0°/90°), and other multi-ply configurations with widths up to 10' wide • Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6" thick and 10' wide • High volume production capacity • Applications include structural and aerodynamic components in transportation, and reinforcement of materials such as wood and metal THERMOSET COMPOSITE LAMINATES & BARSTOCK • Unidirectionally reinforced barstock, laminates and hybrid composites engineered to maximize deflection and fatigue resistance • Customizable shapes and sizes • Applications include archery bow limbs, flat springs, prosthetics, sporting equipment THERMOSET FINISHING OPERATIONS • Customized finishing capabilities for barstock and laminates including machining, water-jet cutting, profiling/shaping, sanding, slitting, laminating, molding and coatings TESTING CAPABILITIES • Mechanical – Flexural, tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, impact resistance • Physical – Specific gravity/density, Barcol hardness, water absorption, void content, resin/fiber content, dye penetrant, viscosity • Thermomechanical – Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, deflection temperature, degree of cure, curing properties • Electrical – High-voltage, low current dry arc resistance of solid electrical insulation, dielectric strength, water diffusion ABOUT AVIENT ADVANCED COMPOSITES The Avient advanced composites portfolio consists of Glasforms™, Gordon Composites™ and Polystrand™ branded materials. To learn more about Avient advanced composite solutions, call +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com/composites Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

An advancing core should be used when the mold opens and the elastomer should be allowed to deflect as it is ejected. Provide a spring-loaded area if the inserted substrate is a metal or other non-compressible material. Due to the tolerance on metal and other non-compressible inserts, it is necessary to include Belleville disc springs (or high tension springs) in the design to prevent flashing of minimal thickness inserts or crushing of oversized inserts.

An advancing core should be used when the mold opens and the elastomer should be allowed to deflect as it is ejected. Provide a spring-loaded area if the inserted substrate is a metal or other non-compressible material. Due to the tolerance on metal and other non-compressible inserts, it is necessary to include Belleville disc springs (or high tension springs) in the design to prevent flashing of minimal thickness inserts or crushing of oversized inserts.

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