Switching from this time-intensive material may be an important opportunity to streamline production as the industry struggles to keep up with a steady increase in demand. Specifically, here are five ways TPEs can help the healthcare industry meet an anticipated capacity crunch: 1. Sustainability TPEs alleviate the need to wash end products as is required with vulcanized rubber.

Its site in Knowsley UK employs ~140 associates in manufacturing, technology, regulatory, marketing and admin with approximately 60% of sales supplying affiliates in Europe, India and China for onward sale to customers locally. In sourcing its own raw materials and in distributing products manufactured by others, Avient is required to meet the specifications prescribed by its customers. Avient currently does not require direct suppliers to certify that the materials incorporated into their product comply with the laws regarding slavery and human trafficking.

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A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S M A N U FAC T U R E R S T E P L I N K A G E • Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also reducing cost • Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns • Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing • Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and reduced part costs by 40% • Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation to eliminate powder coating and implement a one-step, injection molding process • Expanded design options through advanced design and polymer expertise • Utilized advanced simulation software to build confidence in the final part performance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-moisture-resistant-nylons

PTFE Wire insulation W I R E & C A B L E O E M P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

U TG ® H U N T I N G & S H O OT I N G S P O RT S G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G • Good dimension stability with low warpage at different temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C) • Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure • Provided durable and impact-resistant glass fiber reinforced formulation with excellent surface finish and good dimensional stability for smooth operation • Passed all temperature durability and drop tests to confirm use in outdoor environments • Collaborated with customer via technology services to accelerate product development Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G P O O L D E C K E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FA C T U R E R • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/advanced-composite-springs

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?