EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R T H I N F T T H C A B L E S • FTTH jacket material for cables installed in premises where no duct and little space is available • Superior crush resistance for small diameter cables • UV and chemical resistance including solvents, oil, acid and bases • Utilized formulation expertise to provide a solution with the desired combination of performance characteristics • Provided superior UV and chemical resistance, increasing cable lifetime • Reduced attenuation loss due to better crush resistance • Enabled the required flexibility and reduced cable weight ECCOH™ 5970 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PRODUCTOR LÍDER DE TAPONES PARA BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS T A P O N E S D E L U J O • Se sustituye el metal al mismo tiempo que se ofrece aspecto y sensación metálicos • Personalización de densidad y color • Procesamiento sencillo • Cumplimiento con las normas de la FDA • El metal se sustituye con un compuesto plástico de densidad modificada para mantener una percepción de alta calidad • Se redujo al mínimo la aparición de desportilladuras por el desgaste cotidiano, que supera al metal porque permite hacer coincidir el interior de la tapa con los colores de revestimiento metalizado • Permitió al cliente introducir sus tapones de lujo en un nuevo segmento del mercado Formulación de densidad modificada Gravi- Tech™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

GENOMIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE MANUFACTURER I N - V I T R O D I AG N O S T I C ( I V D ) D E V I C E MEVOPURTM Laser-Transmitting and Laser-Absorbing Pre-color Solution AVIENT SOLUTION • Customized solutions - Quality-by-Design (QdB) approach • Optimized pigment / additive selection – good distribution in final part minimizes welding failure • Mitigated contamination and extractable risk on incoming raw material with control based on fingerprinting • Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO13485-2016 certified sites • Minimized risk of change with change control agreements WHY AVIENT KEY REQUIREM ENTS P R O D U C T I V I T Y & Q UA L I T Y • Good weldability, low rejection rate • Solutions in wide range of polymers, colors and transparency • Pre-tested ingredients to biocompatibility and extractable metals LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/mevopur-functional-additives

TIER 1 AEROSPACE SUPPLIER S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T • Reduce weight to improve fuel economy • Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements • Meet structural requirements • Simplify manufacturing process • Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while maintaining the strength performance properties • Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke, toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft • Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing specifications • Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and better processability for thin wall parts Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber Reinforced PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Biodegradable & compostable BIO FILM BAG MANUFACTURER F L E X I B L E P L A F I L M • Easy film unwinding without optical impairments or mechanical damage • Excellent clarity and transparency in BOPLA applications • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a solution to minimize film-to-film surface contact, decreasing the coefficient of friction between layers lying on top of each other • Created a customized formulation by mixing anti- blocking additives and slip agents, maintaining process speed without impacting performance or film quality • Improved handling of the PLA shopping bags, making them easier to open CESA™ & OnCap™ BIO ABSL additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Glucose Monitoring App Snapshot draft MEDICAL DEVICE OEM C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M • Adapt to strict processing requirements of a secondary operation put in place to manufacture a new device model • Meet material size and thickness requirements while achieving desired color target • Overcome material unpredictability and sensitivity to heat, light and moisture • Minimize impact of supply chain instability and changes • Offered support for processing under low pressure conditions and at every stage of manufacturing • Performed extensive R&D work to consistently deliver the customer’s color target of a hard-to-achieve light gray • Effectively addressed all material challenges and sensitivities • Provided regular ‘summaries of understanding’ to keep up with changing forecasts and ordering patterns Mevopur™ Pre-color Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Wire & cable manufacturer WIRE & CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R O N A U T I C D A T A T R A N S M I S S I O N C A B L E S • Permanent contrast marking meeting aerospace industry standards SAE AS4373F and EN-3475-706 • Benign marking that, compared to infrared (IR) laser marking, will not damage the jacket surface • Elevated temperature performance in corrosive environments, maintaining dielectric properties under continuous service • No vital optical fiber or data transmission cable interference • Demonstrated fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) application expertise incorporating laser marks • Provided formulation expertise in PTFE alternatives • Delivered a high-quality product with no clumping during the extrusion process • Offered a proven array of specific aeronautic colors • Provided commercial, technical, and operational support KEY REQUIREMENTS APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT?

PTFE Wire insulation WIRE & CABLE OEM P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?