HAGER GROUP O U T D O O R E L E C T R I C A L S O C K E T • A more sustainable, recycled formulation • Similar performance to current virgin polyolefin including: • Good UV, scratch, and impact resistance • Reliable coloration to RAL 7011 and RAL 7035 • A matte finish • Expedited the approval of Plastic Bank as a new supplier • Formulated custom materials with recycled ocean-bound plastic (Social Plastic®) from Plastic Bank • Provided functional replacements for the previous virgin polyolefins with comparable performance • Enabled Hager to launch new cubyko leaf outdoor sockets and switches to market containing 27% recycled materials Maxxam REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PRODUCTOR LÍDER DE TAPONES PARA BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS T A P O N E S D E L U J O • Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece aspecto y sensación metálicos • Personalización de densidad y color • Procesamiento sencillo • Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA • El metal se sustituye con un compuesto plástico de densidad modificada para mantener una percepción de alta calidad • Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano, que supera al metal porque permite hacer coincidir el interior de la tapa con los colores de revestimiento metalizado • Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi- Tech™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

ELECTRONICS BRAND P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T • Ensures quality sound performance • Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility • Impact protection within a set temperature range • Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g • Reduced scrap and improved product manufacturability, compared to metal, with an injection molded formulation • Met strict testing requirements, including achieving desired impact protection performance at the specific temperature range and target weight • Maintained depth of base sound Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - Spanish FABRICANTE DE JERINGAS É M B O L O D E J E R I N G A D E S E C H A B L E • Cumplir con las normas USP VI e ISO 10993-4,5 • Esterilización con gamma y EtO • Rendimiento de sellado a largo plazo • Bajo coeficiente de fricción (COF) • Rendimiento uniforme en jeringas de diferentes diámetros • Ofreció una solución formulada que cumple con los requerimientos rigurosos de una aplicación médica • Mejoró la continuidad del suministro global • Aumentó la eficiencia del proceso al sustituir el material termoestable anterior con un TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

BABY BOTTLE MANUFACTURER I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S • Compliant with FDA food contact and China National Standard GB 9685 • Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization • Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy identification of measurement lines • Good impact resistance • Developed formulation to comply with both FDA and GB 9685 • Provided material able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and maintain excellent mechanical performance • Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity to enhance measurement lines • Met the need for impact resistance Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Application Snapshot Smartbatch Frost SFX Final COSMETICS BRAND P E R S O N A L C A R E P E T & R P E T P A C K A G I N G • Solutions suitable for 100% rPET carrier colorants • Compatible with all ISBM molding machines • Should work with a wide variety of rPET grades • Worked with customer to provide a special effect solution that achieved a matte or frost- like effect in PET resin • Created a formulation that diffuses light and enhances bottle appearance, similar to edge- glass • Allowed the customer greater design freedom with a wide range of color options • Enabled customer to reduce VOC by eliminating bottle spraying SmartBatch™ Frost Collection KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Cosmetic brands COSMETIC BRANDS C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N P O W D E R C O M P A C T • Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening pressure and sealing performance • General FDA compliance • Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water and oxygen • Overmold to PP with good compression set • Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance • Provided onsite technical support to improved injection speed and achieve good bonding performance • Offered a material solution that could be leveraged across the customer’s global cosmetic brands Custom Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM H E A T S H I E L D C O M P O N E N T F O R L E D H E A D L A M P • The material needed to solve a hot spot issue • A PA based grade • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Improved the parts long-term outdoor performance • Improved processability compared to high temperature plastics, reducing tooling costs • Reduced part weight by 37% than the previous metal part, providing the customer with a more economical solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?