Gel migration is measured using a quantitative internal method * 6151 can be supplied with UV protection * Values concluded from the simulation of materials rheological data and modelling standard extrusion tooling Pressure: can affect extruder performance, higher pressure gives a lower output at the same rpm Shear rate: has a relation with self-cleaning of the walls and mixing conditions Stress: can affect the surface of the product, less stress gives a better surface aspect MIGRATION OF GEL COMPOUND Gel Compound ECCOH™ 6151* ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV Unigel Average Good Excellent Teroson Average Excellent Good Itcogel Average Good Excellent ECCOH™ 6151 ECCOH™ 6153 UV ECCOH™ 6154 UV ∆P (bars) 101 63 60 Shear Rate (1/s) 9 9 9 Stress (kPa) 127 79 75 Application example: Gel-filled stranded loose tube optical fiber cable www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Te ns ile S tr en gt h Re te nt io n Hours Submerged Tensile Strength Retention Standard Nylon 6/6, 50% Long Glass Fiber Moisture Resistant Nylon 6/6, 50% Long Glass Fiber Specialty Nylon 6/12, 50% Long Glass Fiber

Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 80 Controller options 6000 Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 120 Max. metering rate (cc/s) 1.25 Continuous use Yes Transfer pumps PC Metering pumps PC Interchangeable cassette Yes Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristatic Pump PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized PlanetPak container range of packaging, achieving 99% reliable yield whilst at the same time achieving a sustainable packaging format in terms of full recyclability.

VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART MINI SYSTEM FlexCart units & PlanetPak containers create a market leading metering system: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically 99% using a PlanetPak) and sustainable packaging • Capability of data networking and remote internet support • Simplified changeover with interchangeable cassettes FLEXCART™ MINI LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with the PlanetPak™ delivery packaging Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristatic Pump ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART MINI Footprint (LxW cm) 98 x 38 Controller options 3000 5000 Typical max. throughput (kg/hr) 625 Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10 Continuous use Yes Transfer pumps Peri Metering pumps PC/Peri Interchangeable cassette Yes PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized PlanetPak container range of packaging, typically achieving 99% reliable yield while also achieving a sustainable packaging format that is fully recyclable.

Body Weight Active LDR (ppm) —— Body Weight —— Max Load Bo dy W ei gh t ( g) M ax L oa d (lb s) Active LDR (ppm) —— Energy Consumption —— Energy Reduction En er gy C on su m pt io n (k W ) En er gy R ed uc tio n 0 10 25 0 17 34 51 30% 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

Weight Reduction • LFT has lower density vs. metal, but still meets structural performance requirements • Lightweighting helps meet sustainability goals related to lower fuel consumption and extended vehicle range Design Flexibility • Injection molding allows for complex geometries and part consolidation • Advanced modeling and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for long fiber composites help validate and optimize part design APPLICATION BULLETIN COMPARING PRODUCTION COST DRIVERS Cast Metal Stamped Metal Long Fiber Composite Material typically used Aluminum Steel Various base resins based on environmental conditions Casting X Stamping X Injection Molding X Machining X Not typically needed as LFT is a one-step process Drilling X Welding X Surface Treatments X X po st -p ro ce ss pr oc es s MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS Characteristic Long Fiber Composite Aluminum Steel Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.03–1.71 2.76 7.8–7.9 Specific Strength (Strength-to-Weight ratio) Excellent Good Poor Stiffness Fair Good Excellent Toughness/Fatigue Excellent Fair Fair Creep Good Excellent Excellent Corrosion Resistance Excellent Good Poor Temperature Range Performance Good Excellent Excellent Cycle Time Excellent Good Poor Design Freedom (i.e., complex geometry, part consolidation) Excellent Fair Fair Raw Material Cost Poor Good Fair Total Production Cost Good Fair Fair pr od uc ti on pe rf or m an ce Avient offers a range of customizable long fiber reinforced structural material solutions and design support for your metal-to-plastic conversion projects

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Surface energy match of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics Engineering Plastics Polyamide 6,6 ABS Polycarbonate Acrylic Polystyrene Polypropylene Polyethylene Elastomer COPA TPU COPE S-TPE TPV mPE Surface Energy (mN/m) 46 43 40 37 34 31 28 Engineering Plastics Polyamide 6,6 ABS Polycarbonate Acrylic Polystyrene Polypropylene Polyethylene Elastomer COPA TPU COPE S-TPE TPV mPE Surface Energy (mN/m) 46 43 40 37 34 31 28 Figure 2. F O m C O *C n C* O *m *z C C C N HH * x y C H 3 O C H 3 O* O C *n 285-056 Peel adhesion 3.23 3.06 3.063.063.062.89 2.89 2.89 2.72 2.72 3.06 2.38 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Xenoy 1339 Injection speed: 25 mm/sec l, Melt temp: 190°C Melt temp: 200°C Melt temp: 220°C Figure 5: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of melt emperatures of the TPE. t 285-056 peel adhesion 2.893.06 2.38 2.55 2.55 3.063.06 25 50 75 Injection velocity, mm/sec l, Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Figure 6: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of injection peeds. s 285-056 tensile properties: initial & aged after 1 week at 70°C. 2.35 1.60 2.77 2.30 1.66 2.77 Figure 7: Physical property retention of GLS 285-056 after 1week at 70°C.

Flow Length, inches (cm) Series Injection Velocity, 3 in/s (8 cm/s) Injection velocity, 5 in/s (13 cm/s) DynaflexTM D 13-15 (33-38) 18-20 (46-51) DynaflexTM G 12-22 (30-56) 18-30 (46-70) VersaflexTM 9-16 (23-41) 13-26 (33-66) VersalloyTM 18-20 (46-51) 30-32 (76-81) VersollanTM 12-17 (30-43) 19-22 (48-56) *Spiral flow tests performed using a 0.0625" (1.6mm) thick, 0.375" (9.5mm) wide channel at 400˚F (204˚C). Flow Length, inches (cm) Series Injection Velocity, 3 in/s (8 cm/s) Injection velocity, 5 in/s (13 cm/s) DynaflexTM D 13-15 (33-38) 18-20 (46-51) DynaflexTM G 12-22 (30-56) 18-30 (46-70) VersaflexTM 9-16 (23-41) 13-26 (33-66) VersalloyTM 18-20 (46-51) 30-32 (76-81) VersollanTM 12-17 (30-43) 19-22 (48-56) *Spiral flow tests performed using a 0.0625" (1.6mm) thick, 0.375" (9.5mm) wide channel at 400˚F (204˚C). TPE Injection Molding Injection Compression Extrusion Range V is co si ty , P a. s Shear Rate, 1/s 10,000 1,000 100 Figure 15 illustrates the range of viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.