CASE STUDY: CORE™ NON-PHTHALATE PLASTISOLS Challe nge Accepted. THE SOLUTION Avient worked with EZR Sport to develop a solution and CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols were chosen as a potential fit. © 2023, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 Click here to learn more about Avient CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols or call 1-844-4AVIENT https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/no-surprises-pledge-0 https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-non-phthalate-plastisols

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MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER S T E T H O S C O P E S • Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips • Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for stethoscope tubing • Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process and performance requirements • Deliver effective communication and cross-functional collaboration • Offered dependable silicone paste colorants that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization • Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce tackiness and support product longevity • Collaborated internally to align all materials and provide color consistency across components • Supported fast color changes and met quality specifications through constant communication and technical expertise Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-vinyl-plastisols-healthcare https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/colorant-dispersions/colorants-liquid-silicone-rubber Slide 1: Medical device manufacturer

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RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T • Protection from harsh elements and weathering • Coating solution to protect children against metal abrasions • Range of bright colors • Formulated without phthalates • Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches • Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives to resist mold growth • Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate plastisol formulations CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROTECTION + AESTHETICS LEARN MORE © 2023, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-non-phthalate-plastisols

FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-bio-based-vinyl-plastisols

LEADING MEDICAL TRAINING COMPANY M E D I C A L M A N I K I N S • Ability to color code various body parts for more accurate teaching and instruction • Maintain durability and performance through repeated use in a variety of training scenarios • Meet customer’s regulatory requirements • Provided specific colors and hardness for easier identification of body parts • Supplied a non-phthalate plastisol formulation that maintained strength and flexibility over an extended time • Offered robust technical support and regulatory assistance to meet all compliance directives as required by customer Core™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/vinyl-formulations/vinyl-plastisols-organosols/core-non-phthalate-plastisols