APPLICATION BULLETIN MATERIAL COMPARISON Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76 Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95 Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100 Temperature Resistance Good Excellent Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating Secondary Operations Limited Extensive Design Freedom Extensive Limited Sound Dampening Good Poor Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting Material Cost Per Pound $$ $ Tooling Cost $$ $ Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$ Selecting the right material for your application should include careful evaluation of the material’s technical data.

HAGER GROUP O U T D O O R E L E C T R I C A L S O C K E T • A more sustainable, recycled formulation • Similar performance to current virgin polyolefin including: • Good UV, scratch, and impact resistance • Reliable coloration to RAL 7011 and RAL 7035 • A matte finish • Expedited the approval of Plastic Bank as a new supplier • Formulated custom materials with recycled ocean-bound plastic (Social Plastic®) from Plastic Bank • Provided functional replacements for the previous virgin polyolefins with comparable performance • Enabled Hager to launch new cubyko leaf outdoor sockets and switches to market containing 27% recycled materials Maxxam REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1 • Low water absorption • Clamp resistance • Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance • Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer the flexibility to use the same cable design in a wide range of climates • Enabled superior mechanical performance and water absorption over previous solutions providing versatility and outdoor use • Provided material in black color specifically used in drop cables ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OEM AUTOMOTRIZ DESTACADO B A S T I D O R P A R A T E C H O • Resistencia a impactos • Estabilidad UV a largo plazo • Igualado al color negro específico • Se desarrolló un acuerdo de cadena de suministro a fin de asegurar un suministro confiable y mitigar los riesgos • Se proporcionó la entrega justo a tiempo para ayudar al cliente a mantener bajos niveles de capital de trabajo y optimizar el espacio de almacenamiento • Se proporcionó un producto que favorece la sustentabilidad a fin de aumentar potencialmente, el atractivo comercial del producto final para el cliente Formulación de nylon reciclado postindustrial Nymax™ PIR REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

HYPODERMIC NEEDLE MANUFACTURER N E E D L E H U B , C O V E R A N D S H I E L D • Compliance to ISO 6009 color coding for single use hypodermic needle • Biocompatibility of all component materials • Good mechanical and visual properties after sterilization (e.g.

Gajewski joined Avient in July 2013 from AkzoNobel/PPG and has since taken on multiple roles with increasing responsibility within the Human Resources function, including HR Director for Avient’s Color, Additives & Inks business segment, and an international assignment with responsibility for the EMEA and India regions.

MANUFACTURE OF COLORANTS FOR PLASTICS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY Certificate Of Conformance

Limited PO Box 2137, Jeddah 22758, Saudi Arabia Has been assessed and found to meet the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 This certificate is valid for the following scope of operations: Production and Supply of Color and Additive Master Batches Authorised by: Stan Wright Director Date of Certificate Issue: 30 December 2021 Certificate Valid Until: 29 December 2024 Recertification audit before 30 November 2024.

GLOBAL SMALL APPLIANCE BRAND V A C U U M C L E A N E R H A N D L E • Comply with flame retardant ratings of UL 94 V-0 at 0.8mm and GWIT 775oC / GWFI 850oC • Pass ball pressure at 75oC • Deliver stable static resistivity of E9-11 • Matched color to a specified black103 • Pass tests for battery runaway, drop at 1m, static load, and fatigue life • Provided a custom formulation with a good balance of performance and aesthetics • Guided the molder on how to properly measure the surface resistance of the part and the fixture specifications • Had excellent service with fast turnaround of samples and strong ADTS support to ensure smooth processability Stat-Tech Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?