GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY B O D Y W A S H C A P S • Lend guidance in using color trending intelligence to customize 20+ colors for product line rebranding • Provide fast turnaround on new designs to improve speed to market • Navigate development efforts with external design firms and label manufacturers to ensure visual consistency and brand identity • Receive technical support before and during processing • Delivered over 20 approved custom colors utilizing market and trend expertise • Employed both virtual and onsite co-collaboration sessions for quick turnaround on crucial color decisions • Worked with all necessary parties, including design firms, manufacturers, and internal engineering team to protect brand integrity • Provided technical support and expertise to converter ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers – West Chicago KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DAIRY PACKAGING OPTIONS Dairy brands have employed various packaging materials and formats to protect dairy products from visible light including colored glass, laminated paperboard cartons, and multilayer plastics. Within the food & beverage sector, brand owners are aware of current and potential incoming tariffs which may limit TiO2 content in packaging. Consequentially many brand owners are already looking to reduce the inorganic content in their packaging to

Converters and brand owners working with flexible film products are seeking extended food contact compliance for their packaging options, as this gives them the potential to increase their global market reach and share. Eco-conscious packaging compositions are preferred by customers, pushing convertors and brand owners to use sustainable materials—perhaps partially based on renewable or bio-derived sources—that also ensure food contact compliance. The option of using these solutions helps converters and brand owners quickly adapt their packaging portfolios to the changing market requirements and consumer habits while complying with global food contact requirements.

Many brand owners are also setting their own sustainability targets by pledging to increase PCR content by a significant percentage within relatively short time scales. RECYCLING CHALLENGES As more and more PCR enters the value chain, brand owners, recyclers, and convertors are faced with new and increasing challenges related to recycling. This polyolefin compatibilizer additive can help brand owners, recyclers, and convertors who require high-performance and cost-effective solutions that can make recycling easier, allowing them to continue using greater quantities of PCR in their polyolefin applications.

Packaging designed with soft touch can help you differentiate your product and increase brand preference. As a brand owner or packaging designer, you’re seeking a relationship with consumers. They also expect the brands they trust to be environmentally responsible.

OnColor NIR sortable colorants are available in a range of dark tones, including blacks, and can also be customized to support the needs of brand owners, allowing dark packaging to remain an option for current products. THE LURE & COMPLEXITY OF DARK PACKAGING SHADES Dark packaging has always been a popular choice by brand owners and is therefore widely used across different applications and packaging types. APPLICATIONS OnColor NIR Sortable Colorants can benefit the following stakeholders operating within the packaging industry: • Retailers • Brand Owners • Convertors • Recycling Facilities • Packaging Recovery Organizations GLOBAL APPROVALS • COTREP approved portfolio available • APR Meets Preferred Guidance for PE and PP resins Also sold as Cesa™ IR Black Additives For any additional information on our color and additive masterbatch portfolio for packaging and consumer applications, please contact your local Avient representative.

OnColor NIR Sortable Colorants are available in a range of dark tones, including blacks, and can also be customized to support the needs of brand owners, allowing dark packaging to remain an option for current products. THE LURE & COMPLEXITY OF DARK PACKAGING SHADES Dark packaging has always been a popular choice by brand owners and is therefore widely used across different applications and packaging types. APPLICATIONS OnColor NIR Sortable Colorants can benefit the following stakeholders operating within the packaging industry: • Retailers • Brand Owners • Convertors • Recycling Facilities • Packaging Recovery Organizations GLOBAL APPROVALS • COTREP approved portfolio available • APR Meets Preferred Guidance for HDPE resin For any additional information on our color and additive portfolio for packaging and consumer applications, please contact your local Avient representative.

Many brand owners are also setting their own sustainability targets by pledging to increase PCR content by a significant percentage within relatively short time scales. RECYCLING CHALLENGES As more and more PCR enters the value chain, brand owners, recyclers, and convertors are faced with new and increasing challenges related to recycling. These defects can create further processing issues later on which can slow down production, interfere with end- product quality, or cause issues with consumers and brand image.

Eco-conscious packaging compositions are preferred by customers, pushing convertors and brand owners to find more sustainable materials that also ensure food contact compliance. WHAT IT DOES Cesa™ Anti-Block Slip LS is a range of additives for flexible polyolefin packaging that helps convertors and brand owners switch from multi-material to mono-material packaging. With its ability to simplify packaging structures and reduce waste, Cesa Anti-Block Slip LS supports the transition from difficult-to-recycle multi-material packaging to mono-material compositions, contributing to a positive brand image in the market.