Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot LEADING LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Cosmetic packaging manufacturer COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER L I P G L O S S T U B E T I P • Excellent clarity and high fluidity • FDA thermoplastic elastomer • Overmolds to PE as good sealing performance • Met customer’s design requirements, such as a skin-like feel • Offered transparent appearance • Met FDA 21 compliance • Overmolded onto PE compared with silicone OnFlex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TIER 2 SUPPLIER I N T E R I O R T R A Y S • A low FOG material with low odor • Low gloss finish • Easy processability • Enabled easier processing than the incumbent TPE-v • Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered pre-colored material, improving process efficiencies • Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg) and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N V A L V E • ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant • Compatible with overmolding onto PP • Translucent and highly colorable • Soft touch • Provided valuable regulatory support and documentation, enabling faster internal trials and material qualification for this customer • Worked together with customer to select the best material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE grades • Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple healthcare applications Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PALLET MANUFACTURER 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?

MUSIC ACCESSORIES OEM G U I T A R P I C K S • Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light environments • Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed to market • Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that meet quality and performance standards • Provided onsite exploration using color theory and trend research to develop three color options for use in dimly lit environments or by people with low vision • Expedited the process with rapid color matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing time for additional matches to be explored • Developed specific colors that met all quality standards and offered unique, vibrant, and fun options ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MANUFACTURER F L E X I B L E P O U L T R Y P A C K A G I N G • Provide low friction resistance for multilayer film structures with external polyamides • Prevent self-adhesion of plastic films • Enhance the end-use appearance • Provided additives that result in a lower coefficient of friction for packaging end products • Enhanced the appearance of packaging surfaces by creating a smoother finish • Offered expertise in additives for polyamides in flexible packaging and assistance in achieving regulatory approval Cesa Anti-Block Additives and Cesa Slip Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

B&C COMPANY L I V I N G W A L L P L A N T E R • Non-halogen flame retardant formulation • SBI fire test rating of B-S2-D0 • Good durability and UV stability • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided an optimal balance of fire safety and durability • Improved environmental responsibility for construction application • Supported the appealing design and surface aesthetic Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?