M E D I C A L E Q U I P M E N T M A N U FA C T U R E R S U R G I C A L X - R A Y G L A S S E S • Replace lead while providing uniform shielding performance • Radiation shielding up to 140KeV • Improve glasses design • Compliance with Radiation Protection Regulation: Adult eye exposure must be below 20 mSv per calendar year • Conducted extensive testing to ensure comparable and uniform shielding performance • Improved geometric flexibility • Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by eliminating machining and assembly steps (associated with lead) • Reduced weight of the glasses and enabled a more ergonomic design • Eliminated disposal concerns associated with lead Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H I G H - T E M P E R A T U R E C A B L E S - O I L & G A S I N D U S T R Y • Formulations suitable for a wide range of cable types, including high-voltage and self-regulating heating applications • Fine-tuned and consistent resistivity • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures • Optimized dispersion for ease of processing • Provided tailored solutions for specific conductivity requirements, protecting cables against damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), arc failures, and temperature fluctuation • Supplied ESD and conductive fluoropolymer solutions in PFA, FEP, ETFE and PVDF • Shared more than 40 years of experience in the processing and formulation of fluoropolymers • Offered a global manufacturing footprint Colorant Chromatics Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

P L A S T I C I N J E C T I O N M O L D E R V A R I O U S M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N S • Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Color consistency over time • Offered versatile solution across resins and in various molding methods • Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four standard colors • Achieved consistent color in a variety of products and markets for over 10 years Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

For 10 years he worked for DuPont Dow Elastomers, a global joint venture, where he held market development and product management positions, culminating in a regional commercial leadership role for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while based in Geneva, Switzerland and Bad Homburg, Germany.

Pederson began his career at Boeing where he served in various composite product development and engineering roles for high-profile military aircraft programs over a 10-year period.

PA L L E T M A N U FAC T U R E R N O N - S L I P S T R I P S • Improve top deck coefficient of friction • Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower temperatures • Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan • Provided onsite technical support to incorporate a secondary material in the existing manufacturing process • Shortened the product development life cycle by quickly providing a durable material within our existing product portfolio that improved grip • Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns • Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer, and color polymer solutions to enable product innovation Versaflex™ TPE Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

He previously worked at 3M for 17 years, leading R&D efforts in both corporate innovation and business segment roles, including an international assignment based in South Korea.

Prior to joining Avient, he worked at Deloitte for 10 years, where he focused on leading audit teams and advising clients on SEC and technical accounting matters.

He spent 12 years at Valspar Corporation with increasing roles of responsibility, including Vice President, where he was accountable for the North American segment of its liquid, powder, electrocoat and after market specialty chemical businesses.

With more than 20 years of experience in the specialty polymer sector, Mr.