– February 3, 2020 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West next week, PolyOne will launch its newest medical grade, Versaflex™ HC BT218, formulated in response to supply challenges stemming from silicone shortages and sterilization facility closures. In response, PolyOne formulated Versaflex™ HC BT218 TPE for biopharmaceutical tubing applications. Versaflex HC BT218 adds to PolyOne’s broader portfolio of specialty engineered polymers for healthcare that meet stringent regulatory demands and are suitable for alternative sterilization methods, including gamma and autoclave.

Versaflex™ HC TPE is formulated to produce low coring levels in resealing applications. With Versaflex HC, on the other hand, injection molding happens in seconds, and does not require curing or washing, thus saving significant time and reducing cost. Versaflex HC grades give customers confidence that the materials will comply with regulatory requirements.

Versaflex™ HC thermoplastic elastomers can enhance ergonomics in medical devices by adding a soft touch and improved grip. Specifically formulated to bond tightly to the semi-crystalline Trilliant HC substrate, Versaflex HC OM 8940 demonstrated excellent peel strength (also known as bond strength). Average Peel Strength (PLI) Versaflex™ HC OM 8940 Trilliant™ HC 8910 16.3 Trilliant™ HC 8920 FR 17.0

PHILIPS AVENT M I L K B O T T L E S E A L • FDA, EU & China fatty food contact regulations • Provided a tight seal at elevated temperatures for sterilization • Can cater to repeated refrigeration • Utilized material expertise to develop a product to meet fatty food contact regulations and offer safe sealing performance • Enabled mothers to convert their Philips AVENT bottles into breast milk storage containers Versaflex™ FFC2882-87 Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS AVIENT SOLUTION REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Several Versaflex CE materials have been used in wearable electronics applications without irritation for a number of years, and the recent ISO testing results underscore this track record. The Versaflex CE family of TPEs provides consumer electronics brands new solutions for unique design, performance and aesthetics. Caption: Conceptual design for a “smart” watch incorporates Versaflex™ CE in the wrist band.

Versaflex TPE is ideally suited for the demanding environments in which Mobiya is used, providing an ideal combination of usability, durability, and aesthetics.” Versaflex TPE provides a soft-touch gripping and sealing surface for the lamp’s glow-in-the-dark, three-stage power switch as well as a cover for its mobile phone charging outlet. Versaflex TPE meets these needs and also complies with both the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and stringent UL flame ratings.

PET SUPPLY MANUFACTURER D O G T O Y • Tear strength • Durability • Colorability • Formulation must not intentionally contain BPA, heavy metals, latex, natural rubber, phthalates, or SVHC (REACH) • Optimized material processing and tooling through technical services and application development support • Delivered a solution to address regulation and consumer safety concerns Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Pet supply manufacturer

PHONE CASE BRAND P H O N E C A S E S • Compatible with antimicrobial additives • Good stain resistance • Non-yellowing • Delivered enhanced solution that included antimicrobial properties and stain resistance • Collaborated with OEM and the foremost supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key bacterial growth requirements Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

Versaflex™ TPE materials offer great compression set properties for gaskets that need a long lasting seal, and also create durable speaker skins with a silky feel. Versaflex™ TPE PORTABLE SPEAKER SOLUTIONS WATER AND DUST PROTECTION, DURABLE LOOK AND FEEL Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Versaflex™ CE 3620 Versaflex™ CE 3115 Versaflex™ CE 3120-80 Application Gaskets Skins Skins Skins Product Aesthetics Tacky Translucent 42A Silky feel Natural 65A Silky feel Natural 65A Silky feel Natural 80A Special Characteristics Low compression set Low compression set High flow Abrasion resistance High strength Improved scratch/ mar, UV and abrasion Overmolding Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester Polycarbonate ABS Copolyester HOW VERSAFLEX TPEs MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN PORTABLE SPEAKERS APPLICATIONS GASKETS Water and Dust Protection - Tight housing seals with no leakage over time Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of O-rings by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Injection molding TPEs in gaskets enables complex designs in which simple O-rings would be challenging to assemble SPEAKER SKINS Durable Look and Feel - Silky feel soft touch - Long lasting aesthetics with abrasion and UV resistance Reduced Manufacturing Costs - Eliminates sourcing and assembly steps required of silicone skins by overmolding directly onto the substrate; strong adhesion to PC & ABS - Faster cycle times than silicone or TPU Design Freedom - Overmolding TPE removes the need for mechanical interlocks and primers to get silicone materials to adhere to substrates To learn more about Versaflex TPEs for portable speakers, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT. Versaflex TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while also accelerating production speed and reducing manufacturing cost.

WIRELESS CHARGER BRAND W I R E L E S S C H A R G E R • Good surface finish • UV and stain resistance • Abrasion resistance • Bonding to PC • Provided total solution for product with excellent surface results plus on-site technical support to improve customer’s yield • Improved excellent UV and stain resistance performance to meet stringent requirements • Delivered outstanding anti-abrasion and anti-scratch performance Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-non-blooming-tpes-consumer-electronics