GUIDELINES FOR USING CESA CLEAN ADDITIVES • Cesa Clean works best when molded maintaining normal (injection) pressure/shear • For best results, Avient recommends a “Running Color Change” which eliminates breaks in the molding cycle • Since the Cesa Clean concentrate will expand, it is recommended to reduce the shot size by 20% • It is designed for use at a let-down ratio (LDR) of 3.0% or (33:1); however, use rate can vary depending on the severity of the contamination but typically is 2.0–4.0% (a use rate higher than 6.0% may not have any positive affect on the cleaning performance) • Using Cesa Clean as a routine part of your color change rotation will allow faster changes and consume a minimal amount of raw material - Note: If the manifold is not cleaned routinely, this process may be more time consuming and additional material will be required • It is best to process at your normal polymer processing temperatures - For best performance, stock temperature should be at least 400°F - If 400°F is achieved during the purging process, no additional activation will occur during the reprocessing of regrind - All parts produced during the “Running Purge Cycle” should be captured as regrind, resulting in a scrap-free color change - If using sequential gates, open and close all gates at the same time while purging the tool - If contamination appears to be coming from one gate, open and close first, and for an extended period of time, to force more material through this location - When cleaning in this manner, pay close attention to shot size - Parts containing the previous or new color plus any Cesa Clean can be used as regrind INTRODUCING CESA CLEAN TO YOUR PROCESS Hand Blend • Hand weigh enough of the Cesa Clean and natural resin mix to equate to 3–5 times the barrel capacity • Use rate should be 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • Note: Do not attempt to vacuum load more than 15 feet from source as stratification/separation may occur Volumetric Feeder • Calibrate feeder to dispense 3.0% or 33:1 for routine cleaning • For difficult-to-clean tooling, or tooling which is not routinely cleaned, start at 4.0% or 25:1 • This style of feeder is highly recommended for at-the-throat metering of Cesa Clean Blending Units Most blenders have an extra bin for an additive • Fill the additive bin with Cesa Clean • Set blender to introduce the Cesa Clean at 2.0 to 4.0% • Note: Do not air convey any further than 15 feet as Cesa Clean has a high density and may separate from the mix. GETTING STARTED TIMING IS THE KEY TO A RUNNING COLOR CHANGE Hand Blend • Have the purge blend ready to load • If hopper contains a mixture of resin, color and/ or regrind, it should be run dry or drained before beginning the color change, keeping the screw full so press cycle continues • Run the main resin hopper dry or shut off hopper to hand feed at the throat • Once press is clean, slide hopper in place and proceed with next color-resin blend • The next color can be added while Cesa Clean is still in the barrel • When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot size, parts should be ready to pack (Single) Volumetric/Gravimetric Metering Unit at the Throat • Empty and clean feeder while press continues to run • Add Cesa Clean to the feeder color hopper and calibrate to a 3.0% use rate • When press is clean, start next color • When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot size, parts should be ready to pack • Note: If an open/unused secondary feeder is installed, use it for the Cesa Clean concentrate Central Blending Unit • Thoroughly clean unit while continuing to mold parts, keeping a resin feed to the press • Using a clean open hopper or regrind hopper, add the Cesa Clean concentrate • Set blender for additive/color to 3.0% • Once press is clean, drain hopper and/or central blending unit while continuing to mold parts • Begin new color and continue to mold parts • When splay is no longer visible in parts, reset shot size, parts should be ready to pack Process Adjustments That Can Help • Increase back pressure • Increase screw speed • Increase injection speed (in some tools maximum injection speed can facilitate cleaning) • Reduce mold close time (faster cycle) • Always remember a stock temperature of 400°F is essential When press and tool are clean, return all settings to standard production process profile.

Mulch films case study BIODEGRADABLE & COMPOSTABLE M U L C H F I L M S • Compliance with European Standard EN17033 or OK Compost • Black and white color standards available under different TÜV Austria certifications (OK Compost and more) • Full support for end-product certification for both EN13432 and EN17033 • Formulated with pigments tested and approved by certified body OnColor™ Bio-Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-bio-colorants

OnColor™ Naturals Colorants PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OnColor™ Naturals is a range of colorants formulated with natural pigments derived from plants, flowers, roots and minerals. Mineral and vegetal pigments can be mixed together to adjust color tones and match Pantone or other standard colors. COLOR POSSIBILITIES Vegetal pigments can give vivid color tones while minerals help achieve calmer and earthy hues.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. Available in masterbatch solutions, the color combining possibilities are virtually endless. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. Available in masterbatch solutions, the color combining possibilities are virtually endless. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

The service delivers flat pricing for lower volumes coupled with fast turnaround in color design and production. It is available in liquid color form for injection molding applications using polyolefin resins. Avient’s exclusive production system specifically addresses the need for small volume requirements of color.

Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot G A S D I S T R I BU T I O N P I P E M A N U FAC T U R E R P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708 MDPE • Reduce the number of quality complaints through enhanced color distribution and consistency • Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with a higher level of customer service from their supplier • Provided a PPI-approved colorant as required with the added benefit of additional UL and NSF approvals • Supplied improved solid colorant formulation resulting in fewer customer complaints • Offered a premier problem solving approach with enhanced communications and increased sense of urgency OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches

conventional technology, moving toward carbon- negative OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + COLOR STABILITY LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-color-concentrate

Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Bormed™ Resins Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help medical device, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging sectors meet the growing challenges of product consistency, compliance and reliability. MEVOPUR COLORANTS • Standard colors in PP and PE to shorten time-to-market • Custom colors matched to Pantone, RAL or other color reference • White colorants for pharmaceutical packaging for LDPE, HDPE and PP with opacity to reach USP chapter MEVOPUR FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES • Antistatic formulation with good flow/impact for injection molding • Amide- and amine-free antistatic for film in contact with API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) • UV blocking for transparent PP and PE packaging to meet USP chapter • Non-migrating friction reduction/processing aid for PE and PP • Laser marking/welding additive for fast, reliable marking/assembly • MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate) reduction for HDPE to improve shelf-life • Thermal protection of the polymer during processing • Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection for PP (up to 50kGy) with color compensation for reduced yellowing REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request Bormed™ is a registered trademark of Borealis Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

Another color-related challenge is the multitude of different color streams of recycled PET, which can limit the uses for recycled colored PET. Fortunately, there is new technology that can analyze the color of the PET or rPET to be used for a new product and predict the range of colors possible for the end product. In many instances, these colored bottles may offer an outlet to utilize some of the less transparent rPET feedstock as the colorant can mask the original recyclate color.