This significantly prolongs the effectiveness of a part’s structural capabilities in humid environments or during short-term water immersion, but at a more economical price point.” Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation michelle.maniscalco@avient.com Media Relations Contacts

These materials are based on select engineering thermoplastic resins that are formulated with reinforcing additives such as carbon fiber, glass fiber and glass beads. Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS Co- polymer Acetal PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 550–590 (288–310) 600–640 (316–338) 630–660 (332–338) 550–580 (288–304) 350–370 (177–188) 660–700 (349–371) 440–490 (227–254) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 570–600 (300–316) 620–670 (327–354) 650–680 (343–360) 560–615 (293–324) 380–390 (193–200) 700–730 (371–388) 470–510 (243–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 670–730 (354–388) 590–630 (310–332) 390–430 (200–221) 720–750 (382–400) 490–540 (254–282) Nozzle 575–615 (302–324) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 680–700 (360–371) 600–625 (316–330) 380–415 (193–213) 720–750 (382–400) 520–570 (271–300) Melt Temperature 575–615 (302–324) 580–625 (304–330) 625–675 (330–358) 650–710 (343–377) 600–625 (316–330) 370–410 (188–210) 670–740 (354–393) 520–570 (271–300) Mold Temperature 250–300 (121–150) 175–240 (80–116) 190–300 (88–150) 225–325 (107–164) 250–325 (121–164) 190–250 (88–121) 290–375 (143–190) 150–200 (66–93) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 50–90 Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 175 (80) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Shrink Too much orientation • Increase packing time and pressure • Increase hold pressure • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Decrease screw rpm • Increase venting • Increase cooling time Not Enough Shrink Too little orientation • Decrease packing pressure and time • Decrease hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase screw rpm • Decrease cooling time Burning Melt and/or mold temperature too hot Mold design Moisture • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size or number of gates • Verify material is dried at proper conditions Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Weld Lines Melt front temperatures too low Mold design • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase vent width and locations • Increase injection speed • Increase mold temperature • Decrease injection speed • Increase gate size • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents and/or false ejector pin • Move gate location Warp Excessive orientation Mold design • Increase cooling time • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection pressure and injection speed • Increase number of gates Sticking in Mold Cavities are overpacked Mold design Part is too hot • Decrease injection speed and pressure • Decrease pack and hold pressure • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time • Increase draft angle • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete Fill Melt and/or mold temperature too cold Mold design Shot Size • Increase nozzle and barrel temperatures • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase nozzle tip diameter • Check thermocouples and heater bands • Enlarge or widen vents and increase number of vents • Check that vents are unplugged • Check that gates are unplugged • Enlarge gates and/or runners • Perform short shots to determine fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Increase wall thickness to move gas trap to parting line • Increase shot size • Increase cushion Brittleness Melt temperature too low Degraded/Overheated material Gate location and/or size • Increase melt temperature • Increase injection speed • Measure melt temperature with pyrometer • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease back pressure • Use smaller barrel/excessive residence time • Relocate gate to nonstress area • Increase gate size to allow higher flow speed and lower molded-in stress Fibers on Surface (Splay) Melt temperature too low Insufficient packing • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature • Increase injection speed • Increase pack and hold pressure, and time • Increase shot size • Increase gate size Sink Marks Part geometry too thick Melt temperature too hot Insufficient material volume • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure • Increase gate size Flash Injection pressure too high Excess material volume Melt and/or mold temperature too hot • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection speed • Increase transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection speed • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease screw speed TROUBLESHOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Please contact Avient. Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 1 in/25 mm 1.5 in/38 mm 2 in/51 mm 2400 lbs/1089 kg 2820 lbs/1279 kg 2748 lbs/1246 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density 2 in 51 mm 1084 lbs 492 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate Hammerhead™ PETG Laminate BOTTOM PANEL LEGLENGTH BREAK STRENGTH PETG Skins with Plywood Core 2 in 51 mm 2375 lbs 1077 kg Marine Plywood 2 in 51 mm 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 2 in 51 mm 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. To learn more about our advanced composite solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT or visit www.avient.com.

Many customers have asked us to complete their supplier questionnaire. Supplier approval and supplier evaluation Procedures are in place to manage supplier approval as well as a supplier evaluation for new suppliers. HACCP Avient Colorants Spain S.A., Avient Colorants Toluca Mexico, and PolyOne Spain SLU follow the structure of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) as a system for assessing compliance to food safety standards.

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Material supply interruptions are among the biggest threats to a noted Midwestern Tier 1 automotive supplier. To protect against supply chain disruption, the supplier needed to find a second source for the polypropylene. Working together, the supplier and Avient’s technical team also considered opportunities to optimize production.

Many customers have asked us to complete their supplier questionnaire. Supplier approval and supplier evaluation Procedures are in place to manage supplier approval as well as a supplier evaluation for new suppliers. HACCP Avient Colorants Spain S.A., Avient Colorants Toluca Mexico, and PolyOne Spain SLU follow the structure of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) as a system for assessing compliance to food safety standards.

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IATF 16949:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 38972 Effective Date: 04 September 2018 Expiration Date: 03 September 2021 Issue Date: 31 December 2018 IATF No: 0328156 Alex Weisselberg, President DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOM PVC PLASTISOL AND PVC SLUSH MOLD POWDER (WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED ANNEX) Certificate Of Conformance has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: Page 2 of 2 ABS Quality Evaluations PolyOne Corporation IATF 16949:2016 Certificate Of Conformance ANNEX At Below Facilities: Validity of this certificate may be confirmed at www.abs-qe.com/cert_validation. Activity: Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Customer Service, Information Technology, Interanl Audit Management, Human Resourse, Supplier Management & Logistics

WITH ADDITIONAL FACILITIES LISTED ON ATTACHED ANNEX) has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: IATF 16949:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOM PVC PLASTISOL AND PVC SLUSH MOLD POWDER Certificate No: 38972 Effective Date: 04 September 2021 Expiration Date: 03 September 2024 Revision Date: 04 September 2021 IATF No: 0422162 Dominic Townsend, President Validity of this certificate is based on the successful completion of the periodic surveillance audits of the management system defined by the above scope and is contingent upon prompt,written notification to ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. of significant changes to the management system or components thereof. Activity: Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Customer Service, Information Technology, Interanl Audit Management, Human Resourse, Supplier Management & Logistics Activity: Warehousing Validity of this certificate may be confirmed at www.abs-qe.com/cert_validation.