Bergamid-Racing Wheel-Application snapshot_0429 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BRAND G E A R O F R A C I N G W H E E L • Achieve high strength and abrasion resistance • Deliver smooth, quiet functionality and minimize backlash for improved control • Delivered glass fiber reinforced nylon formulation to meet the requirements for high strength and abrasion resistance • Offered local service and support, which helped to accelerate production • Provided stable supply despite the nylon shortage issues in the market Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER B O T T L E S A N D C L O S U R E S • Achieve a lower cost on low volume orders • Accommodate a large number of custom designs with rapid color development and matching • Gain quick turnaround for colorant orders • Offered flat pricing with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 10 pounds • Eliminated low-volume surcharges, driving leaner inventory management • Implemented shorter development lead times to enable faster market access • Provided 3-day order lead times ColorMatrix™ Small Order Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

HVAC Thumb Wheel and Vent NEW ENERGY VEHICLE OEM H V A C T H U M B W H E E L & V E N T • Reliable sealing performance • Excellent abrasion resistance • Good bonding with PA6 • Formulated a TPE with good sealing and insulation for gaskets within the vent to minimize air and moisture leaks, improving the overall efficiency and performance of the HVAC system • Provided a solution that resisted wear, abrasion, and impact to enhance the longevity of components Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

E-CIGARETTE MANUFACTURER H O U S I N G • Special effect finish • Halogen-free flame-retardant material • High production efficiency • Provided PC formulation with customized speckle effect to meet specific color and surface expectations • Passed UL 94 V-0 flame retardant test at 1.0 mm • Offered better impact strength than competitor‘s PC material, and passed the drop testing • Eased processing with high-flow material Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ORTHOPEDIC PARTS MANUFACTURER O R T H O P E D I C S O L E I N S E R T • A super soft TPE (

SILICONE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER M E N S T R U A L C U P S • Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets healthcare industry material requirements • Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Offered a USP Class VI certified, biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion with necessary regulatory support to meet the stringent demands of healthcare product manufacturing • Provided color customization options through personalized communication and high-level technical support Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GARAGE DOOR OEM G A R A G E D O O R P A N E L S • Replace incumbent material with structural composite panel meeting UV and thermal requirements • Lightweight & impact resistant • Ability to withstand weather conditions • Simplify the manufacturing process • Custom-formulated panels with UV stable laminates and core that met thermal requirements • Provided panels with high durability, impact resistance, and weatherability • Improved the efficiency of the manufacturing process for OEM with panels cut-to-size in-house Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FILM MANUFACTURER B L O W N F I L M • Maintain comparable performance to PFAS additives • Meet regulatory compliance • Eliminate melt fracture and reduce die buildup • Increase productivity by reducing product changeover time • Provided a non-PFAS formulation that met all performance and regulatory requirements and did not interact with other additives • Helped eliminate melt fracture with a quick time to clear of under forty minutes • Delivered technical support, including comprehensive testing on various chemistries and polymers • Attained high throughput with a minimal amount of additive Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FITNESS SMARTWATCH BRAND S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G • Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based material • Meet physical properties requirements such as impact strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance • Provide small lot quantity for various colors • Offered bio-based colorants to support carbon footprint reduction • Maintained over 80% of mechanical properties of materials and passed QSUN & QUV test • Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for a high mix of colors OnColor Bio Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?