TEXTILE MANUFACTURER A U T O M O T I V E A I R B A G C O A T E D F A B R I C • Rapid development of color-coated, high-performance fabric for global OEM airbag system • Custom-colored silicone paste dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Excellent dispersion with color consistency to meet regulatory demands and monitor coating performance • Offered specialized customer support to provide materials quickly while working with all stakeholders • Provided customizable color-matching helping to reinforce brand equity • Delivered exceptional quality and regulatory knowledge to adhere to industry safety standards and track internal performance Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SIDING & CLADDING MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure • Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material incompatibility with PVC formulations • Maintain impact resistance and durability • Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing downtime • Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics • Validated performance and compatibility during formulation and testing to confirm material compatibility and consistency • Established processing parameters for real- time precision in temperature, pressure, and extrusion speed • Optimized CFA and process to balance weight reduction and retain mechanical properties and aesthetics Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WIR E & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E T U B E C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1 • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Rigidity close to PBT • Melting point higher than 100°C • Developed a custom formulation to reach required rigidity • Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with previous PBT material • Provided expertise in process improvement to help the customer achieve a more competitive processing speed ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT OEM I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S • Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional aspects of finished parts • Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime associated with quality rejections • Reduce process parameter changes and maintain consistency when running multiple colors • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process optimization & extended manufacturing run times • Preserved industrial waste container quality while maintaining functional performance and application dimensional stability • Provided xpertise in process optimization and polymer formulation, where material & mold flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony between diverse polymers matter most • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and liquid) coupled with technical service Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING HOUSEHOLD GOODS MANUFACTURER L A U N D R Y D E T E R G E N T B O T T L E • Increase post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to help meet state minimum standards • Improve color consistency to achieve global brand harmony and enhance on-shelf presence • Raised PCR level to 40% of the bottle weight, meeting sustainability goals and minimum PCR content regulations • Reduced thickness of outer bottle layer by 30% while increasing opacity, and removed colorant from middle layer • Delivered improved color consistency • Offered cost savings with a concentrated solution • Deployed on-site scale-up support at all converter locations OnColor™ Polymer Colorants – Super Concentrated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURER C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T T U B E S C R E W C A P S • Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials • Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for an easy transition between materials • Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a competitive cost • Offered a comprehensive range of solutions to accommodate specific application demands such as barrier, flexibility, and sealing performance • Provided materials manufactured in an ISO 13485 certified facility • Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs that could be extruded and injection molded Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING PIPE OEM P I P E A N D C O N D U I T • Decrease ergonomic stressors for employees (i.e., continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?