SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU Avient’s engineering and technical experts work closely with firearms manufacturers in the barrel development process to understand their needs and requirements, and to customize a solution.

Avient understands the precision, technical importance, and regulatory standards required in the healthcare space.

High-quality conductive pipette tips must meet a number of demanding performance criteria, including: • Accurate measurement of minute quantities of liquid • Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention • Concentric dimensions and warp resistance • Excellent chemical resistance The manufacturer asked Avient for a specialized solution to meet these exacting needs in a timely and efficient manner so they could capitalize on its market opportunity THE SOLUTION Avient’s sales and technical professionals worked closely with the manufacturer to understand the demanding requirements of the end-use application, manufacturing considerations and cost.

Engineers chose this third option because it met all of the technical requirements and had the best combination of properties.

This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com TEST STANDARD UNIT SYNCURE™ XLPE S1054A ROHS NATURAL Specific Gravity ASTM D1505 – 0.919 Melt Flow Index, 190°C/2.16kg ASTM D1238 g/10min 1.045 Tensile Strength at Break ASTM D638 psi 2500 Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 450 Delta Torque Internal g-m 2154 Moisture Content ASTM D2974 % 0.0004 Gel Content ASTM D2765 % 73 Hot Creep Elongation UL 2556 % 49 Hot Deformation UL 2556 % 6 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES *Gel Content, Hot Creep Elongation and Hot Deformation measured on 95 phr S1054A / 5 phr S100B system, and cured by autoclave for 9 hours

This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com System Syncure XLPE S200FH Syncure XLPE S200FV Applications Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Specification UL 44 UL 44 Wire Type RHW-2, RHW, RHH, XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2 Components 78% S1054A 22% SC5400-0002 RoHS MB ALT FR 50% S1054A 50% SC5400-0003 RoHS MB ALT FR Features Horizontal Flame, DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free General Properties Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 1.01 1.31 Hardness Shore D, 10sec 47 48 Gel % 68 70 Tensile Properties Tensile Strength (psi) 2800 3200 Elongation % 400 470 Tensile Retention % 95 100 Elongation Retention % 90 93 Electrical Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 1000 1200 Dielectric Constant 2.31 2.61 Dissipation Factor % 0.0012 0.0043 Thermal Temperature Rating °C 90 90 Heat Deformation % 10 5 TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Cesa WithStand solutions include technical assistance to customize the additive dosage, as well as support with processes and specifications, helping to reduce time to market and saving time and cost in the development process.

Avient offers complete and flexible solutions to fulfill technical requirements and local standards.

flame retardants) into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.