Customers are guided through a color development process at the earliest stages of their product development to establish high-impact colors for their brands, helping accelerate time to market. Brand owners and marketers can draw inspiration from this tool to develop appliances that will be more attractive to consumers. UL94 Compliance Appliances are part of the electrical products requiring UL94 compliance to be deemed safe for certain markets.

MAJOR TELECOM COMPANY B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E S H I F T E R • Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique antenna design • Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks • Met required Dk / Df properties using two customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df 0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007 • Accelerated speed to market due to thermoplastics’ design flexibility Custom Edgetek™ Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING OUTDOOR PRODUCTS OEM P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E • Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness and chemical resistance • Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective TPE overmold • Looking for a differentiated “feel” • Offered a proven expertise in selecting the right combination of substrate polymer, TPE for overmolding, and color concentrate for optimal processing and performance • Provided custom solution after collaborating with molders and OEM through on-site trials and troubleshooting support • Enabled the customer to expand their offering for the outdoor consumer market • Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIFAS T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E • Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution • Excellent surface finish with multiple color options • Processed using current molding equipment and machinery • Used formulation expertise to develop a custom formulation that met critical quality parameters and enabled customer to use existing molding equipment • Enabled customer to work towards sustainability goals and bring a competitive solution to the market • Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end product with colorability of the material Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PACKAGING COMPONENT MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3 • Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content • Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials • Provide continuity of supply • Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom material with post-industrial recycled PP content • Provided a more sustainable solution with 60% recycled content while maintaining the performance characteristics of prime PP • Expedited speed to market, delivering material in three weeks Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER K I T C H E N E X T R A C T O R H O O D S • Halogen free to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided a non-halogenated solution while increasing the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design (Avient Design), regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations – NHFR Series KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust FEA support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite 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?

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDER V A R I O U S M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N S • Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Color consistency over time • Offered versatile solution across resins and in various molding methods • Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four standard colors • Achieved consistent color in a variety of products and markets for over 10 years Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?