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available from Avient POLYMERS • PET • Polyolefins • PVC COLOR TYPES* • Tints • Translucents • Opaques • Special effects • Additive additions (functional colors) PROCESSES • Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) • Injection molding • Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) • Extrusion Sheet, Fiber, Film Avient ColorMatrix has pioneered the development of liquid color dispersions since the 1970s and is now considered the leading global innovator and supplier of liquid colorants for thermoplastic and silicone applications. COLOR COMPLIANCE REGULATORY ADVICE AND DOCUMENTATION COLOR SUSTAINABILITY Reducing carbon footprint in the way that a colorant is formulated and processed has become an increasing priority for plastics processors. Manufacturers operating lean manufacturing systems can also benefit by driving down inventory requirements even further • Avient’s advanced liquid systems can be run at lower temperatures whilst maintaining stability allowing important energy cost and carbon footprint savings to be made LIQUID COLOR SERVICE PACKAGE Avient is dedicated to supporting its customers with a full package of support services to ensure optimum value from our advanced colorant and additive technologies.

available from Avient POLYMERS • PET • Polyolefins • PVC COLOR TYPES* • Tints • Translucents • Opaques • Special effects • Additive additions (functional colors) PROCESSES • Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) • Injection molding • Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) • Extrusion Sheet, Fiber, Film Avient ColorMatrix has pioneered the development of liquid color dispersions since the 1970s and is now considered the leading global innovator and supplier of liquid colorants for thermoplastic and silicone applications. COLOR COMPLIANCE REGULATORY ADVICE AND DOCUMENTATION COLOR SUSTAINABILITY Reducing carbon footprint in the way that a colorant is formulated and processed has become an increasing priority for plastics processors. Manufacturers operating lean manufacturing systems can also benefit by driving down inventory requirements even further • Avient’s advanced liquid systems can be run at lower temperatures whilst maintaining stability allowing important energy cost and carbon footprint savings to be made LIQUID COLOR SERVICE PACKAGE Avient is dedicated to supporting its customers with a full package of support services to ensure optimum value from our advanced colorant and additive technologies.

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UNDER-ARMOR RIPCORD Slices easily through armor Swellable, non-wicking, available in colors This design and rendering were produced by Avient Design for conceptual purposes. SOLUTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE Engineered Fibers, Color & Additives, Specialty Engineered Materials BINDER YARN Flat, low-profile Highly absorbent (up to 65x its weight) BUFFER TUBE SWELLABLE YARN Cleaner than gel Highly absorbent WATER SWELLABLE FRP Non-corrosive, non-conductive, No flaking or shedding Overcoat and upjacketing available STRENGTH MEMBER Aramid or fiberglass yarn Processes cleanly with minimal dust UNDER-SHEATH RIPCORD Swellable, non-wicking Available in colors for easy identificationLASER MARKING ADDITIVES Provide good contrast in black outer jacket for outdoor exposure JACKET Color formulations for PVC, PE, TPU, TPC UV protective additives Non-halogenated colors for LSFOH LSFOH UV formulations for high flame retardancy, chemical and UV resistance, low COF TPE Polyamide, custom polyolefins LOOSE TUBES, TIGHT BUFFERS AND MICRO-MODULES LSFOH UV formulations for improved processing speeds, strippability & gel resistance Customized formulations: PBT PP TPE Color formulations for polyamide, PBT, LSFOH , TPE, TPC (Thermoplastic Copolyester) Laser marking additives https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/water-blocking-absorbing-yarn https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/strength-members https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/ripcords-fiber-optic-cable https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/uv-and-light-blocking-additives/oncap-uv-stabilizer-additives https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/bergadur-polyester-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/oncap-laser-marking-additives

Met critical government environmental regulations • Leveraged key existing vendor relationships to supply the only material able to meet all requirements • Mass-produced braids in parallel that attach to meet the length target • Ensured simple qualification process to increase speed to market Fiber-Line™ Vectran HT Braid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. https://www.fiber-line.com/en/processes/fiber-line-braiding

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Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 9,300 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. OUR VISION At Avient, we create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities where we work.

Examples include: • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 9,300 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. OUR VISION At Avient, we create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. These personal values begin with each of us—the judgments and decisions we make as individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities where we work.

Patterson added, “Last year, we substantially expanded our composite offerings with the acquisition of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, and I’m pleased to report integration is progressing exceptionally well. To access Avient’s news library online, please visit www.avient.com/news. Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.