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DENTAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER T O O T H B R U S H E S • Achieve lower let-down ratios (LDRs) • Maintain sufficient antimicrobial functionality • Preserve clarity or retain opacity, depending on resin • Shorten lead times to minimize inventory and production bottlenecks • Provided full antimicrobial functionality at lower LDRs for 30% annual cost savings • Designed universal carrier that enabled additive use across a variety of resins • Reduced lead time over previous supplier by one week, enabling customer to better manage inventory levels and increase production efficiencies WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR TIER 1 SUPPLIER C O N N E C T O R C O V E R • EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up to 2 GHz • Excellent dimensional stability • Must meet robust mechanical property targets including tensile strength and elongation at break • Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from the start of the development process in order to fully understand their key requirements • Developed a customized material providing the required EMI-shielding performance which, removing the need for secondary metallization manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL CARE DEVICES P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y • Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces without compromising product performance • Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerate product development timeline • Preserved polymer performance by minimizing undesirable microbes • Designed a masterbatch solution that achieved color harmony between diverse polymeric materials even with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab testing fees by up to $50,000 Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives with OnColor™ Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TIER 2 SUPPLIER I N T E R I O R T R A Y S • A low FOG material with low odor • Low gloss finish • Easy processability • Enabled easier processing than the incumbent TPE-v • Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered pre-colored material, improving process efficiencies • Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg) and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

& European climates for an extended period • Maintain color stability and resist brittleness for a minimum of 3 years • Reliable supplier with good product quality and stable supply • Offered a UV stabilizer for PP multi-filament yarn • Delivered good light fastness • Provided cost effectiveness by combining colorant and UV additive solutions • Had in-house Q-Lab UV (QUV) tester to meet strict customer standards Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N V A L V E • ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant • Compatible with overmolding onto PP • Translucent and highly colorable • Soft touch • Provided valuable regulatory support and documentation, enabling faster internal trials and material qualification for this customer • Worked together with customer to select the best material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE grades • Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple healthcare applications Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

What is Classed as Recycled Content Infographic_Select GLOSSARY OF TERMS POST- CONSUMER RECYCLE (PCR) TRADITIONAL BLACK MASTERBATCH AVIENT ONCOLOR™ IR SORTABLE BLACK MASTER- BATCH RETAIL/ CONSUMER RECLAIMER LANDFILL MATERIAL MANUFACTURER RECYCLE VALUE CHAIN BLACK PACKAGING Material Manufacturer - Raw material suppliers or processors who produce materials ready for manufacturing Masterbatch - A solid or liquid additive used for coloring plastics Retail/Consumer - End user Reclaimer - Local recycling center for consumer goods Post-Consumer Recycle (PCR) - Materials derived from polymers reclaimed at the end of their lifecycle that have been through waste treatment Landfill - Infrastructure with highly engineered containment systems that act as a safe and permanent repository for waste material that cannot be reused or recycled

In the bottle manufacturing industry, a three-party collaboration strategy between additive suppliers, converters, and brands can be crucial for achieving optimal efficiency and reaching sustainability goals.