POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Withstands harsh conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels are engineered to provide simplified installation, long-lasting components, and overall cost reduction. Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24] Performance Comparison Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ∠Θ° CUTTING & DRILLING Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore, PTFE coating Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit PANEL SHAPING • Determine bend angle • Cut relief • Heat core to softening point • Bend, hold, and cool • Glue joint for added strength FINISHING Gel coat finish is possible with minimal surface preparation. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

HAMMERHEAD™ MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURE BENEFIT Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio Lightweight yet strong structural performance and increased payloads Resistance to UV light, chemicals, moisture degradation and rot Resistance to harsh marine conditions Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life Dimensionally stable Consistent performance in extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials FEATURE BENEFIT Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap Large format Improved aesthetics with seamless designs Made via continuous-fiber manufacturing process Consistent quality in every panel PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass- fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores. MARINE PLYWOOD Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected composites and marine plywood 10000 60000 110000 160000 210000 260000 310000 360000 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 F le x u ra l R it y - lb / 2 Panel Thickness - in Hammerhead™ 5.3lb/in^3 Core Density Hammerhead™ 8.4lb/in^3 Core Density Plywood — Hammerhead™ 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density — Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density — Marine Plywood 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 % W t C a g Immersion Time - Days .50" Hammerhead™ .75" Hammerhead™ 1" Hammerhead™ 1.50" Hammerhead™ .50" marine plywood .75" marine plywood 1" marine plywood Fl ex ur al R ity - lb -in 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING & DRILLING Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore, PTFE coating Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit FORMING Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below) and bend to shape. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Weighty Challenges MATERIALS MATTER COST CONSTRAINTS Traditional interior wall materials—wood, gypsum, and steel— are familiar. Evaluating new materials? A Case Study in Efficiency The future of modular construction will be shaped by innovation.

Homepage // News Center // Advanced Edgetek™ Chemically Resistant Materials from Avient Protect Against ‘New Normal’ Disinfection These materials were developed in response to consumer and industrial market demands for materials that can withstand increased cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Edgetek ET8900 CR materials are available globally.

Homepage // News Center // Avient’s Newest Trilliant™ HC Materials Stand Up to Disinfectants Better Than Alternative FR Polymers Heightened disinfection requires materials that retain mechanical and physical performance in the face of these effective, but harsh, chemistries,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Trilliant™ HC8910 and HC8920 series of materials are made without BPA and available in standard or custom colors.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Showcases More Than Materials for Healthcare Applications at MD&M West 2019 PolyOne’s exhibit will highlight the following service, material, and additive solutions: In addition, PolyOne’s distribution business unit recently collaborated with material supplier Covestro to produce an original eBook, titled, “TrendWatch™ Materials Matter for Connected Health,” which offers insights into the IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) landscape and implications for material selection and design.

Homepage // News Center // Avient To Add Further Capacity For Medical-Grade Mevopur™ Materials in Asia Pacific Mevopur pre-colored specialty materials are available in a wide range of polymer families. Examples include: •    Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic •    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation •    Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

Avient Expands Fatty-Food-Contact Materials Portfolio with Versaflex™ FFC TPEs. Versaflex FFC materials can be directly overmolded onto various engineered materials and as an alternative to silicone rubber, offer more design freedom and increased production efficiency by eliminating secondary processing.  Versaflex FFC materials are currently manufactured in Asia and are available globally.  

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Features a “More Than Materials” Approach for Medical Devices at MD&M West 2020 NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials: short-term in-vivo catheter materials that meet your formulation specifications for a host of catheter applications, including cardiovascular, intravenous, neurological and specialty segments The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: