POWER & LIGHTING MANUFACTURER/MOLDER S M A L L C A B L E R E E L • Meet color requirement of medium-tone gray for polypropylene (PP) cable reel application • Low cost color development • Short lead time to fit production schedule • Offered readily available standard color (Mid Grey – OC7UFF) to meet customer request • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR to keep costs down • Shipped colorant sample within one day of inquiry • Allowed sample parts to be molded within three days to accommodate schedule Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

SHAMPOO BRAND P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R C A R E • Customized color and anti-UV combination • Provided quick response and local service • Simplified processing without additional equipment investment • Increase innovation capabilities and brand aesthetics OnColor™ Frost PET Effect KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex HC - Syringe Plunger - English SYRINGE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E P L U N G E R • USP VI and ISO 10993-4,5 compliant • Sterilize by gamma & EtO • Long-term sealing performance • Low coefficient of friction (COF) • Consistent performance across barrel sizes • Provided a formulated solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Improved global supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag BAG-VALVE-MASK (BVM) MANUFACTURER R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G • Compatible gamma sterilization process • Achieve desired elastomeric properties • PVC-free formulation • FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant • Repeatable injection molding process • Complemented customer expertise with technical support in material selection, part & tool design, and process development • Customized TPE offered customer an alternative to vinyl without sacrificing performance • Improved process efficiency and overall system costs through injection molding method Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OEM 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 A N T E N N A P O W E R C A B L E • Elongation at -40°C • High temperature bend test at 130°C • Low water absorption • Resistance to braided shielding • Fire performance to pass CPR class Dca • Provided best cold performance compared to competitor solutions • Enabled faster processing with increased line speed • Met material fire performance requirements and all other performance criteria ECCOH™ 5565 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DATA COMMUNICATIONS CABLE MANUFACTURER M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S • Achieve required level of deep black and opacity • Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5% • Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part • Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements • Delivered desired level of black and opacity to optimize conductivity • Provided LDR within the acceptable range, resulting in consistent processibility • Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant solution that helped lessen data interference by avoiding clumps in the finished part Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black 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 OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?