Apr 04, 2023

This additive technology can be implemented during PET processing without impact on production efficiency. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0.050 0.1 0.15 0.2 % A A Re du ct io n % Use Rate Anthranilamide 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 .04 .06 .08.020 0.1 0.16 0.180.140.12 0.2 % A A Re du ct io n % Triple A-1+ 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

ISO 13485:2016 The Quality Management System is applicable to: Certificate No: 54139 Certification Date: 04 September 2019 Effective Date: 29 August 2022 Expiration Date: 01 September 2025 Revision Date: 29 August 2022 Dominic Townsend, President This certificate may be found on the ABS QE Website (www.abs-qe.com).

Boundaries of the reporting company GHG emissions covered by the verification:  Operational Control  Global Exclusions:  Fugitive refrigerants  Mobile Combustion Types of GHGs: CO2, N2O, CH4 GHG Emissions Statement:  Scope 1: 34,627 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 2 (Location-Based): 167,333 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 2 (Market-Based): 99,465 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 3: o Category 3 – Fuel and energy-related activities: 62,049 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Data and information supporting the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions assertion were in most cases historical in nature and in some cases were estimated. Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 4,754,671 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 184,415,668 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (solar): 260,378 kWh o Renewable Energy Consumed - Self Generated (Wind): 2,554,186 kWh o Grid Electricity Consumed: 436,400,546 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE  •  SAFETY  •  SUSTAINABILITY  Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733‐2739 • www.apexcos.com  o Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Purchased: 100,691,000 kWh o Renewable Electricity Consumed – Offsite: 128,982,866 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification:  January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:  World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard  WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:  ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements  Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. Verification Opinion: Based on the verification process and procedures conducted to a limited assurance level of the GHG emissions statement shown above, Apex found no evidence that the GHG emissions statement:  is not materially correct and is not a fair representation of the GHG emissions data and information; and  has not been prepared in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 1 and 2), and WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 3).

Boundaries of the reporting company GHG emissions covered by the verification:  Operational Control  Global Exclusions:  Fugitive refrigerants Types of GHGs: CO2, N2O, CH4 GHG Emissions Statement:  Scope 1: 18,242 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 2 (Location-Based): 134,244 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 2 (Market-Based): 85,892 metric tons of CO2 equivalent  Scope 3: o Category 3 – Fuel and energy-related activities (electricity transportation and distribution losses only): 8,777 metric tons of CO2 equivalent Data and information supporting the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions assertion were in most cases historical in nature and in some cases were estimated. Energy: o Diesel Fuel Consumption: 7,268,012 kWh o Natural Gas Fuel Consumption: 90,498,342 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (solar): 252,779 kWh o Renewable Energy - Self Generated (Wind): 2,399,531 kWh o Electric Power: 339,815,274 kWh Page 2 WATER RESOURCES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • HEALTH & SAFETY • CLIMATE CHANGE Apex Companies, LLC • (800) 733-2739 • www.apexcos.com o Renewable Energy Credit (REC): 121,411,062 kWh o Renewable Power – Offsite: 27,119,749 kWh Period covered by GHG emissions verification:  January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 GHG Reporting Protocols against which verification was conducted:  World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Revised Edition (Scope 1 and 2) and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, an amendment to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard  WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard Verification Protocols used to conduct the verification:  ISO 14064-3 Second Edition 2019-04: Greenhouse gases - Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements  Apex’s standard procedures and guidelines for external Assurance of Sustainability Reports and International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after Dec. 15, 2015), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. Verification Opinion: Based on the verification process and procedures conducted to a limited assurance level of the GHG emissions statement shown above, Apex found no evidence that the GHG emissions statement:  is not materially correct and is not a fair representation of the GHG emissions data and information; and  has not been prepared in accordance with the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 1 and 2), and WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Standard (Scope 3).

Results and Discussion TPE-1 TPE-1 is a translucent material of 45 Shore A. Figure 3 shows the capillary viscosity of TPE-1 and TPE-2 at 200oC. Bibliography 1.

Apr 04, 2023

Apr 04, 2024

lang=En&n=3C401D5C-1 http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp? lang=En&n=BD3CE17D-1 http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp? n=29E6BF9F-1&lang=en http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?

Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS BREAK PETG Skins with 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) 665 lbs 302 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 881 lbs 400 kg Hammerhead with 1084 lbs 492 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Epoxy with 1055 lbs 479 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 919 lbs 417 kg L-Bracket Installation BREAK PETG Skins with 2375 lbs 1077 kg 770 lbs 349 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 797 lbs 362 kg U-Channel Installation ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab testing installations except where noted. GL AS S/ EP OX Y TA B M AT ER IA L N O T AB BREAK Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) 420 lbs 191 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) 2 in 370 lbs 168 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) 332 lbs 151 kg 984 lbs 446 kg Glass/Polyester with Balsa Core 1298 lbs 589 kg Hammerhead with 5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 501 lbs 227 kg Hammerhead with 7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 839 lbs 381 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - ITW Plexus MA420 Adhesive NA 1156 lbs 524 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer 1152PA Adhesive NA 1530 lbs 694 kg Hammerhead with 8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3) Core Density - Crestomer M1-30 Adhesive NA 1471 lbs 667 kg Mixed Conditions ADHESIVE DESCRIPTION ADHESIVE GRADE MANUFACTURER AVERAGE BOND STANDARD DEVIATION FAILURE MODE BEST ADHESION 2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 psi 15.73 MPa 184 psi 1.27 MPa Substrate Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 psi 15.24 MPa 78 psi 0.54 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi 14.97 MPa 262 psi 1.81 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 psi 14.49 MPa 138 psi 0.95 MPa Substrate 2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 psi 14.11 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 psi 13.56 MPa 68 psi 0.47 MPa Substrate 2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 psi 13.15 MPa 61 psi 0.42 MPa Adhesive Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi 13.00 MPa 432 psi 2.98 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi 12.91 MPa 281 psi 1.94 MPa Substrate  2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 psi 12.27 MPa 127 psi 0.88 MPa Cohesive 2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 psi 11.83 MPa 190 psi 1.31 MPa Cohesive Adhesive 2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 psi 10.58 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive 2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon Containment 1610 psi 11.10 MPa 98 psi 0.68 MPa Adhesive INTERMEDIATE ADHESION 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk C010817 AccraLock 724 psi 4.99 MPa 58 psi 0.40 MPa Cohesive 2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 psi 4.98 MPa 44 psi 0.30 MPa Cohesive 2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi 3.50 MPa 81 psi 0.56 MPa Adhesive 2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi 2.35 MPa 198 psi 1.37 MPa Adhesive NOT RECOMMENDED  2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond ADHESIVE SELECTION Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products. 1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS Through-Bolting Best mechanical locking system Need back side access to panel Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout strength Requires pilot hole Cup Washer Spreads compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment Wide Grip (Bulb-Style) Rivet Ease of use—no installation torque limitations For lower load attachments Sheet Metal or Wood Screw Readily available, low cost Penetrate both skins for improved pullout Shoulder Washer Limits compressive load Requires relief hole; For substructure and hard point attachment For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners for specific applications, please contact Avient.