AFNOR M 2 in France, DIN 4102 B 2–B 1 in Germany, UNI 8457–9174 C 1 in Italy, BKZ 5.2 in Switzerland, BS 5852.1990 CRIB 3–5 in UK)** • Standard portfolio available for PP injection molded applications APPLICATION BULLETIN * Laboratory weathering testing may not be determinative of all conditions of use; the end user must determine suitability of a product for its intended use ** Contact us for more information on regulatory compliance Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

IMPACT PROTECTION D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L S O L U T I O N S Avient Corporation 1 PROJECT KICK OFF B R I E F Application: Protective sports equipment Challenge: Provide functional material to protect against impact for chest protector Requirements: • Compact - reduce thickness and weight for improved comfort and functionality • Meet EN standards • EN1621-1 level 2 & EN1621-2 level 1 • Eliminate the use of foam and glue • Be waterproof and easy to clean • Sustainable • Easy to prototype & considers manufacturing efficiency Avient Corporation 2 VIBRATION DAMPING TECHNOLOGY (VDT) H O W D O E S I T W O R K ? Avient Corporation 3 Simplified Drop Test • 65g steel ball • Dropped from 305mm • Onto 3.175mm thickness flat samples Materials Tested • Standard TPE 30 Shore A • TPU alloy 60 Shore A • Damping TPE 32 Shore A VDT reduces bounce Avient Corporation 4 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 Image courtesy of Airobag TV https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Simulation of Impact A weight dropped onto protective element in contact with rigid substrate https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos Avient Corporation 5 SIMULATION & CALIBRATION E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2 REFINING THE DESIGN D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N Avient Corporation 6 • A number of different shapes and designs are created and simulated to determine which one works best • Refining to meet EN standard • VDT TPEs can help reach compliance with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2 level 1 • Optimum protection can be achieved by combining industrial design and engineering Avient Corporation 7 VALIDATION P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G 3D Printing Validation -15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% Density Tensile Strength // Tear resistance // Rebound resilience 2mm 3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process SUMMARY Avient Corporation 8 • Enabled a new, compact design with a customized VDT TPE formulation • Improved user comfort and functionality • Fulfilled EN standards • Reduced number of prototyping tools required • Reduced time spent in product development by 40 percent, enabling faster commercialization of product

THE IMPACT Finding a material that would add value to the user in the form of a lighter weight, higher performing paddle was critical.

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number level, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-derived substances • Different tones of amber available on request —more or less red or yellow and/or lighter or darker • Also available in liquid form REGULATORY SUPPORT • Pre-tested raw materials: - ISO 10993-1 and USP parts (Class VI) - European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.15, USP and elemental analysis as per ICH Q3D - USP criteria appearance of solution, color • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) by the FDA • Food contact compliance established with FDA/EU* • YBB00102002-2015 (oral liquid pharmaceutical PET bottles) compliance support APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

These anti-fog additives are a cost-efficient means of minimizing condensation from forming on polyolefin films used to pack perishable fresh foods.

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Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer helps bring incompatible polymers like PP and PE together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture which increases the mechanical properties of the recycled polymer

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