Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot L E A D I N G LU X U RY C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L E A D I N G B I OT E C H M A N U FAC T U R E R C O N D U C T I V E P I P E T T E T I P S • Accuracy of liquid measurements • Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention • Concentric dimensional stability and warp resistance • High flow properties for multi-cavity molds • Offered consistent electrical conductivity to achieve repeatable part performance and minimize failures from inconsistent conductivity • Provided high flow grade with easy processing to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness • Achieved high stiffness and warp resistance, minimizing the rejection rate Trilliant™ HC Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

I N D U S T R I A L S A F E T Y O E M B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G • Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect users from electrical shock • Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning protocols • Colorable material to differentiate models • Achieve target shrink rates • Injection moldable for high-volume production • Provided a custom concentrate material for flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance • Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper blending and consistent end-application performance • Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw material supply Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a thickness of 350µm • Low shrinkage • Water, UV and chemical resistance • Low CoF • Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket thickness from 550µm to 350µm • Provided required CPR classification at a reduced thickness allowing installation in homes and buildings in between walls and floors • Increased cable lifetime due to improved chemical and UV resistance • Enabled fast cable processing ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H I G H - T E M P E R A T U R E C A B L E S - O I L & G A S I N D U S T R Y • Formulations suitable for a wide range of cable types, including high-voltage and self-regulating heating applications • Fine-tuned and consistent resistivity • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures • Optimized dispersion for ease of processing • Provided tailored solutions for specific conductivity requirements, protecting cables against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), arc failures, and temperature fluctuation • Supplied ESD and conductive fluoropolymer solutions in PFA, FEP, ETFE and PVDF • Shared more than 40 years of experience in the processing and formulation of fluoropolymers • Offered a global manufacturing footprint Colorant Chromatics Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY 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?

P I P E & F I T T I N G S M A N U FAC T U R E R W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N • Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Specific color targets for external and inner layers • Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer • Food contact approval for the inner layer • Batch-to-batch consistency • Matched color references in concentrates suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Developed custom colorant/antioxidant combination masterbatch with high resistance to chlorine and food contact approval for the inner layer • Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for sustained performance Color concentrates and color/antioxidant combination masterbatch KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Biodegradable & compostable BIO FILM BAG MANUFACTURER F L E X I B L E P L A F I L M • Easy film unwinding without optical impairments or mechanical damage • Excellent clarity and transparency in BOPLA applications • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a solution to minimize film-to-film surface contact, decreasing the coefficient of friction between layers lying on top of each other • Created a customized formulation by mixing anti- blocking additives and slip agents, maintaining process speed without impacting performance or film quality • Improved handling of the PLA shopping bags, making them easier to open CESA™ & OnCap™ BIO ABSL additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L’ORÉAL R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S • Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order to launch in North America and Europe at the same time • Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding lengthy lab trials • Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one PCR to another • Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins • Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin coloration for global consistency • Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100% of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or bio-based sources • Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8 out of 10 cases PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?