Disinfectant Resistance for Medical Device Housings - Case Study Manufacturer boosts disinfectant resistance for medical device housings using Trilliant HC High Performance Formulations ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ helped PVC processors optimize performance, control and efficiency in the extrusion process

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Geon™ HC Solutions Stand Up to Medical Disinfectants ANAHEIM, Calif. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will exhibit its Geon HC family of healthcare solutions for medical device housings this week at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2014.  The PolyOne team works collaboratively with medical device manufacturers, offering a variety of support services, including part and mold design, manufacturing, agency approval, and other services to minimize the time and help manage the risks involved in bringing a new medical device to the market.

Homepage // News Center // Avient Launches Medical TPE Grades Formulated Without Animal Derivatives The injection-moldable Versaflex™ HC 3810 series is formulated without animal derivatives and offers a wide range of durometers to serve a variety of medical device applications.   OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Receives Award of Excellence from QSR and Qure Medical About QSR and Qure Medical Qure Medical uses cutting-edge technology to develop custom low extractable/leachable medical formulations that meet the stringent requirements of the medical industry.

SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS FOR HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Careful consideration must be given to materials used for medical devices and their impact on patient safety. Common applications include medical device overmolds, medical and biopharma tubing, and gaskets and stoppers. PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Dynaflex™ G2706 28A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Soft translucent grade, grippy feel Dynaflex™ G2711 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Highly colorable solution, grippy feel, low compression set Versaflex™ CL2242 & CL2250 42A/ 50A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, US Food contact EtO Clear boilable grades; ABS, PC bondable Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO/Steam High resilience, low compression set Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs OVERMOLDING FOR ERGONOMICS • Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel • Available in a variety of color effects and textures • Improves grip, cushion, and comfort • Enhances functional performance like sealing properties, vibration damping, oxygen barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance • Reduces assembly costs, good processability • Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates • Glucometers • Medical tools overmolds • Injector pens • Analysis devices VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs SEALING & RESEALING • Rubbery feel and soft touch • No coring, good puncture, and resealability in static stoppers • Meets low coefficient of friction requirements in dynamic seals • Low extractables • Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins • Sealing and resealing septum • Seals and sanitary gaskets • Syringe plungers and tips MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N 45A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9210-55N 55A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9210-70N 70A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, HC 9220-43N 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4/5 EtO Extrusion grade, high temperature resistance Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Resealing, elevated comp set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Low stiction VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs HIGH CLARITY GRADES WITHOUT PLASTICIZERS • Water clear grades formulated without phthalate plasticizers • Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Food contact and FDA compliant • Autoclave and radiation stable • Low extractable • High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70 Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820 Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68 Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590 HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70 UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2 COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges of medical devices and equipment.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent wear resistance • Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise and vibration • Improved processability and surface finish on parts • Lower power requirements and low maintenance • Design flexibility • Reduced weight APPLICATION BULLETIN SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE LubriOne™ Portfolio PA66, PA6 and Polyketone formulations with 10%–30% glass fiber reinforcement available Lubricants & Performance Lubricant Color Performance LubriOne NN PTFE Natural Shears and creates a PTFE film transferred to the matting surface. In combination with PTFE provides immediate lubrication. LubriOne LB8900 (PTFE grades only) Molybdenum Disulfide Grey Reduces “slip stick” and acts as nucleating agent.

Avient Unveils PTFE-Free and Non-Halogen Flame Retardants for Polycarbonate at Fakuma 2023 New PTFE-free and non-halogen Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives can help producers of polycarbonate E&E applications prepare for possible future P

PowerPoint Presentation M E D I C A L C O N N E C T O R S • Ongoing production with no change to regular set up • Excellent processing and demolding performance • Color stability during processing • Excellent chemical and impact resistance • Enabled efficient ongoing production rates without changing any processing parameters • Safeguarded color stability and transparency during processing for optimal aesthetics • Ensured regulatory requirements for biocompatible ISO109931 and FDA were met • Provided a solution effective across a range of high-temperature polymers, including PEEK, PPSU, PES, PSU, PEI, LCP, and PPS Colorant Chromatics Evoluscend non- PFAS* high-temperature polymer mold release additive KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION PRODUCTIVITY + REGULATORY LEARN MORE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OEM (*) A non-PFAS additive manufactured without non-intentionally added (NIA) PFAS or PTFE. (*) manufactured without intentionally added PFAS and without PTFE (1) refers to sulfone products only https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-evoluscend-non-pfas-high-temperature-mold-release-additive Slide Number 1

Using these process aids can result in greater production efficiencies with faster extrusion line speeds and molding cycle times. PVDF Filament Extrusion PVDF Wire & Cable Extrusion

OnCap laser-sensitive additives ensure an excellent marking contrast even at extremely high extrusion line speeds. Laser marking is a well-established technology for wire & cable, packaging, medical devices, and automotive components.