Thermoplastic Composite Innovation Cell Injection and Compression Overmolding HARNESS THE VERSATILITY Are you working on a project that would benefit from added reinforcement, reduced weight, material reduction or part consolidation? CAPABILITIES • Prototype part sampling • Tooling validation • Process optimization • Material configuration • Application development support • Laminate analysis • Mechanical system analysis • Resin flow with laminate inserts • Finite Element Analysis EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Injection Molding • Milacron-Fanuc Roboshot α-S15OiA with 4-axis robot • Maximum shot capability at 171 grams with a clamping for 198 tons • Trial molds include a 4"x6" flat plaque and a 3"x10" hat stiffening member Compression Molding • 450 ton down acting press • 39" x 39" platen size • Features automatic shuttle table with IR preheat oven Material Testing • Instron Model 5982 Universal Testing System with 100 kN load capacity • AVE2 non-contacting video extensometer with digital image correlation capability • Environmental chamber that enables testing from -150° to 350° C PRODUCT BULLETIN PROCESSABILITY MEETS PERFORMANCE Polystrand™ advanced thermoplastic composites combine high strength, unidirectional, continuous fibers with engineered thermoplastic resins to create continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) materials that feature exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and high impact resistance. Through injection or compression overmolding, composite tapes and multi- ply laminates are integrated into traditional thermoplastic molding processes to create locally-reinforced, molded components.

A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATION BULLETIN AESTHETIC APPEAL Metallic and Custom Effects, FDA-Approved Masterbatch Colorants SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored Resins WEARABLE COMFORT Flexibility, Skin- Compatible Comfort, Soft Touch, Heat Reduction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone, Nylon (PA) FUNCTIONALITY Impact Resistance, Dimensional Stability, Strength SOLUTION: Copolyester, PC/ Polyester Blends, Polycarbonate, Styrenics BETTER EXPERIENCES. DURABILITY Impact Strength, Rigid or Flexible Materials SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Copolyester, Polycarbonate, PC Blends, PMMA, Styrenics, Nylon (PA), Silicone SURFACE PROTECTION Performance Enhancing Additives SOLUTION: Antimicrobial Additives, Scratch and Mar Additives ERGONOMICS Soft Touch, Easy to Grip SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPUs), Silicone TOUGHNESS Impact Strength, Chemical Resistance SOLUTION: PC/Polyester Blends, Copolyester WEAR PERFORMANCE Wear-Resistance SOLUTION: Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acetal (POM) DISCOVER.

TIER 2 SUPPLIER H V A C F L A P • Eliminate post treatment heating of parts to achieve required odor level (≤3.0 VDA 270) • Lowest VOC / FOG performance (VDA 278) at the same compression set as previous material • Reduced processing steps and lowered energy costs for the molder • Achieved targeted odor levels and met VOC / FOG performance and compression set standards OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomer WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/onflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

HOMEWARE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER C L I P & L O C K C L O S U R E • Food contact compliance • Good compatibility • Excellent hinging properties • Reduce strain marks • Retain clarity • Provided extensive technical support throughout formulation development • Met exact mechanical properties, provided excellent hinging properties and reduced strain whitening marks • Increased flexibility & lowered temperature flexing properties • Enabled customer to differentiate products & add value for the end consumer Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Homeware products manufacturer

VIROSPACK C O S M E T I C D R O P P E R S • Improved chemical resistance • Hardness 45 – 50 • Natural/transparent color • Food contact compliance • REACH compliance • Provided dedicated customer service resources • Reduced cycle time while maintaining similar mechanical properties • Provided a material with easy molding • Enhanced chemical resistance to oil in extreme conditions Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers VIRospack

POWER TOOL BRAND D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R • Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate measurements • Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made part and the internal metal part • Met anti-static standard surface resistivity 109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for circular measurement by 55% and linear measurement by 33% • Provided a formulation with better wear resistance than the previous overmold material • Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

SYRINGE MANUFACTURING D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing and resealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliance with ISO 10993-4&5, USP Class VI Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

HEALTHCARE DEVICE MANUFACTURER W E B K N E E B R A C E • Good bonding to polypropylene (PP) • Flexible and soft-touch feel • Skin contact, general FDA compliance • Good tensile strength and resilience • Excellent colorability • Offered material that passed the required FDA regulations • Provided high elasticity memory and ultra soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and pleasant surface feeling requirements • Delivered TPE with easy and stable processing and colorability DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

FOOD PROCESSING BELT MANUFACTURER C O N V E Y O R B E L T • Electrical resistivity of E+8 Ω • FDA and EU 10/2011 food compliant • Designed to meet ATEX standard • Light color (white) • Provided a permanent statically dissipative solution • Met stringent compliance requirements • Reduced manufacturing steps from two-step process to single-step process Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/stat-tech-tpe-static-dissipative-electrically-conductive-thermoplastic-elastomers Food processing belt manufacturer

GLOBAL ELASTIC & RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURER T O U R N I Q U E T B A N D • Hardness 45, shore A • Thickness 0.5mm and Tensile set https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Global Elastic & Rubber Product Manufacturer