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OnCap™ HC and HC Plus Additives are specially formulated to meet material performance requirements in today’s healthcare environments. In addition to advancing product performance, some OnCap HC Additives are formulated to improve manufacturing efficiency of medical parts and devices. OnCap HC and HC Plus Additives can be used in a wide range of polymer resins.

Elastomers Barrier Technologies Functional Additives Adv. Elastomers Barrier Technologies Additive Manufacturing Adv. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently.

Therefore, we may incur additional costs or liabilities in the future. However, such additional costs, if any, cannot currently be estimated. However, such additional costs, if any, cannot be currently estimated.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BULLETIN SAFETY Security and prevention SOLUTION: Flame retardants, laser marking additives, electrical and thermal additives SURFACE FINISH Low maintenance, natural wood grain aesthetics SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite (WPC) capstock technology PROTECTION Potable water tanks, electrical connectors, piping & tubing, insulation SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical and thermal additives LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance, mold & mildew resistance SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants, impact modifiers, antimicrobial additives SUSTAINABILITY LEED building & material credits, healthy building, reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming agents, bio-derived colorants & additives LANDSCAPE HARMONY Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic flooring colorants, stains The building and construction industry is dynamic, with trends towards high- performance buildings, elegant outdoor areas, healthier living spaces, and eco-friendly environments. From performance additives that focus on extending product life to special effect colorants that create stunning results, we have technologies that can help you address your challenges. DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth — reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.

Anti-fog additives consistently prevent condensation. There is no restriction on the use of anti-fog additives in food contact applications. No Specific Migration Limit applies to these additives.

We grew organic sales in each of the regions with both our Color, Additives and Inks and Specialty Engineered Materials segments growing at 3% and 6%, respectively, while expanding adjusted EBITDA margins 90 and 110 basis points, respectively, over 2023.”Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient's annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

UV additives that deliver product protection for UV sensitive nutrients and colorants Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives

Sales Director of Color and Additives Asia, 2011 to 2014. See Note 13, Income Taxes, for additional detail. Color, Additives and Inks Color, Additives and Inks is a leading formulator of specialized custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, as well as specialty inks.

Cesa™ Clean masterbatch additives are formulated to effectively clean process tooling and machinery during material or color changeovers. Cesa™ Clean Additives WHEN TO USE CESA CLEAN As a best practice, Cesa Clean adds value when used for: • Color changeovers • Material and formulation changes • Shutdown or startup • Machine maintenance WHY USE CESA CLEAN Some of the ways you can benefit from consistently using Cesa Clean: • Improve production uptime with faster color changeovers • Reduce wasted melt puddle material • Reduce resin use during purging • Non-abrasive and safe to use on precision equipment PRODUCT BULLETIN Cesa Clean solutions are available for use in a variety of processing conditions and operating temperatures.