1 “Fillers and Reinforcements” in Plastics Additives, R. 1http://machinedesign.com/materials/mineral-fillers-improve-plastics While conventional plastics retain heat, plastics containing thermally conductive fillers distribute heat and carry it away from the heat source.

1 “Fillers and Reinforcements” in Plastics Additives, R. 1http://machinedesign.com/materials/mineral-fillers-improve-plastics While conventional plastics retain heat, plastics containing thermally conductive fillers distribute heat and carry it away from the heat source.

When Keystone was awarded four projects associated with the bridge and Hong Kong Boundary Control Points buildings, we needed a supplier that could fulfill our exacting requirements for jacketing and insulation material – and deliver quickly,” said Emil Yu, general manager for Keystone. Photo Caption: PolyOne’s ECCOH solutions for wire and cable jacketing/insulation helped Keystone meet critical performance and delivery requirements for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge project.

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PTFE Wire insulation CONSUMER & AEROSPACE MOLDERS M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E S O L U T I O N • Metallic appearance • FDA-food contact compliance* • Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical disinfection cycles • Easy processing to meet flexible design requests • Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions • Created a variety of food contact-approved, brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver, and bronze for optimal aesthetics • Ensured excellent mechanical performance after repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning​ cycles • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason® high-performance polymers in metallic colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation TUBING MANUFACTURER P T F E C A T H E T E R T U B I N G • Food contact compliance • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Supplied pigments with FDA clearance • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a standard liquid pigment portfolio in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved manufacturing process stability and efficiency Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Cable Design • Final cable • Wire • Jacket • Bedding/Sheathing • Insulation 3. ECCOH™ INSULATION GRADES APPLICATIONS ECCOH GRADES MFR (150C/ 21.6kg) TS (MPa) EB (%) LOI (%O2) COMMENTS Data Insulation 5918 15.7 14.5 210 35 Excellent processability with high mechanical Data Insulation 6200 D 11.0 14 350 30 Low thickness and high speed processing. LV Insulation 5918 15.7 14.5 210 35 Excellent processability with high mechanical LV Insulation 6150 7.0 17 160 33 Low thickness insulation with good processability.

Cable Design • Final cable • Wire • Jacket • Bedding/Sheathing • Insulation 3. ECCOH™ INSULATION GRADES APPLICATIONS ECCOH GRADES MFR (150C/ 21.6kg) TS (MPa) EB (%) LOI (%O2) COMMENTS Data Insulation 5918 15.7 14.5 210 35 Excellent processability with high mechanical Data Insulation 6200 D 11.0 14 350 30 Low thickness and high speed processing. LV Insulation 5918 15.7 14.5 210 35 Excellent processability with high mechanical LV Insulation 6150 7.0 17 160 33 Low thickness insulation with good processability.

• FIBER-LINE® high-performance fibers protect against thermal de- gradation, resist harsh fluids, and add insulation. • FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™ replaces recently discontinued solution- dyed products. Plastic or metal reels are also available.

Performance advantages: • Non-conductive: formulations engineered to optimize composite dielectric properties • Lightweight: up to 80% lighter than porcelain, reducing installation time and cost • High strength: high tensile, compressive, flexural and inter-laminar shear strength to support various design configurations and line loads • Flexible: deflect and return to original shape for load dampening to minimize damages and outages • Durable and shatter resistant vs. ceramic and glass, and UV and corrosion resistant for long service life INSULATORS AND ARRESTERS OVERHEAD SWITCH RODS CROSSARMS AND BRACES COMPOSITE POLES GUY INSULATORS Electrical Transmission & Distribution Applications  COMPONENT DESCRIPTION SIZES Insulators for transmission and distribution Suspension insulators Epoxy/corrosion resistant glass rods .625" to 1.25" diameter Line post and station post insulators Epoxy/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 4.74" diameter Arresters Cage type Polyester or vinyl ester/glass fiber rods .125" to .50" diameter Custom tubular Polyester, vinyl ester or epoxy/ glass fiber custom shapes 2.0" to 6.0" envelope size Pole line construction Conductor standoff and equipment support arms Polyester/glass fiber rods 1.50" to 2.00" diameter Guy strain insulators Polyester/glass fiber rods 0.50" to .812" diameter Cross arms Tangent and deadend, support braces Polyester/glass fiber rectangular tubes 3.62" x 4.62" and 4.0" x 6.0" rectangular Utility poles Composite poles Polyester/glass fiber hollow custom tubes 10" to 14" diameter, typical lengths 40' to 110' Pole line construction, cross arms, rods, and utility poles feature an integral fabric surfacing veil for long-term weather resistance and retention of properties.