And, robust technical support from product design through production provides even greater benefits throughout your process. DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs. Our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals To learn more visit www.avient.com or call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) B&C Industry Bulletin B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages

Customizable TPEs for injection molding or overmolding applications, such as seals and caps Liquid color & additive concentrates designed for use in medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging Designed to help you overcome challenges for healthcare devices and applications

Whether you serve the casual explorer, the social adventurer, or the extreme enthusiast, our expertise and advanced polymers solutions can spark design innovation and lead to pioneering products.  Injection molded Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite delivered high stiffness and low weight while simplifying manufacturing Explore what's accelerating the adventure sports market and affecting product development, design and performance.

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Plastic Injection Molder Colorant Chromatics PEI Masterbatch - Colors for High Temperature Injection Molding Colorant Chromatics PPSU Masterbatch - Colors for High Temperature Injection Molding Applications

Can be overmolded to PP, PC, ABS and PC/ABS, injection moldable Explore the design options and challenges of TPEs with sustainable content. Learn about overmolding, material selection to enhance function, and design considerations that can help you address challenges and delight customers

Cesa™ Low Retention Additives: designed for use with polypropylene and polyethylene in a wide range of applications. NEWLY EXPANDED Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): a family of specialty and customizable TPEs with a broad range of performance characteristics and durometers, including grades formulated without animal derivatives, making them useful for countless injection molding or overmolding applications. Avient will also have experts available to assist customers with application needs, discuss sustainability goals, and share insights into the comprehensive design services and tools that support OEMs and molders throughout product development.  

When designing a medical device, selecting a material that will last and perform well under harsh conditions has never been tougher. Designed for two- shot injection molding and formulated for the appropriate substrate, these medical-grade TPEs are compatible with rigid PVC, copolyesters, all PC alloys, ABS, TPUs and PEI substrates.

FDA/EU compliance information available upon request REMAFIN™ EP White Colorants for Pharmaceutical Packaging REMAFIN™ EP is a range of PE and PP based masterbatches designed for protecting oral, topical, parenteral, ophthalmic and nasal pharmaceuticals by opacifying primary and secondarypharmaceutical packaging. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured under change control principles beyond CAS number (similar level as MEVOPUR concentrates), reducing risk of change • Free from animal-derived substances and phthalates • Suitable for blown film, injection molding, blow molding and extrusion REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 - USP chapters , including Class VI, a requirement for ophthalmic and nasal drugs - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities - USP and USP light transmission • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) • Food contact compliance established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN CARRIER MATERIAL PIGMENT CONTENT/TYPE LIGHT FASTNESS THERMAL STABILITY PRODUCT CODE HDPE 50% TiO2 8 300°C PH00075525 LLDPE 60% TiO2 8 300°C PL00075542 LLDPE 70% TiO2 8 300°C PL00075545 PP 50% TiO2 8 300°C PP00075717 Healthcare use limitations apply—see below. Avient products have not been designed for nor are they promoted or intended for use in: (a) medical devices categorized by either the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the International Standards Organization (ISO) as an “implant” device; or “Permanent” as defined under US Pharmacopoeia (USP) or ISO standards; or (b) active implantable medical devices as defined in EU Directive 90/385/EEC as amended; or (c) medical devices for “Long Term” use as defined in EU Directive 93/42/EEC as amended.

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