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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments. DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.

They also reduce the frictional resistance of end-product surfaces, enhancing both appearance and function. Our anti-fog additives eliminate the problem by lowering the surface tension of water droplets, causing them to merge and form a continuous transparent layer to maintain clarity. Cesa™ & OnCap™ Anti-blocking Additives In order to prevent self-adhesion of plastic films or sheets, anti-blocking additives reduce the surface coefficient of friction by creating a slightly rougher or smoother surface.

These regions are excellent options for ejector pins because they present increased surface area. This fastener method keeps one smooth surface, and has the fewest parts required of mechanical fasteners. Use compression limiters where mechanical fasteners are needed to assemble the system.

The hose manufacturer decided to explore other material options that would meet requirements such as excellent colorability, good surface appearance, high flow for optimal productivity, and of course, compliance with U.S. In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. Higher productivity: The improved flow properties of the Versalloy solution enabled the hose manufacturer to increase throughput by two seconds, which in turn reduced total system costs.

The hose manufacturer decided to explore other material options that would meet requirements such as excellent colorability, good surface appearance, high flow for optimal productivity, and of course, compliance with U.S. In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. Higher productivity: The improved flow properties of the Versalloy solution enabled the hose manufacturer to increase throughput by two seconds, which in turn reduced total system costs.

The hose manufacturer decided to explore other material options that would meet requirements such as excellent colorability, good surface appearance, high flow for optimal productivity, and of course, compliance with U.S. In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. Higher productivity: The improved flow properties of the Versalloy solution enabled the hose manufacturer to increase throughput by two seconds, which in turn reduced total system costs.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne has unveiled an all-new online Decorative Films Design Center, providing visual inspiration for those who want to add interest and appeal to surfaces by applying printed films. As visitors to the site explore each pattern, they are given the option to zoom in for a closer look, or to save an image for future use.

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT I N F R A S T R U C T U R E R E P A I R • Alternative to steel for reduced weight and improved corrosion resistance • Surface modification capabilities to improve concrete adhesion • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • Durable, long-lasting performance to extend service life • Provided peel ply and other surface modification capabilities that comply with specific CA regulations and allowed for better adhesion with concrete • Performed with higher strength-to-weight ratio than typical steel alternatives • Prolonged service life by resisting corrosion and dampening vibration Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?