Name of topic CABLE PRODUCER P H O T O V O L T A I C C A B L E • Simplified supply chain and inventory by providing one solution for both insulation and jacket coating • Provided a material that gave cable a good surface finish and improved cable life time value (passed Arrhenius life time prediction as per IEC 60216-1 in internal lab test) • Reduced catalyst dosage resulting in lower material cost • Improved customer processing speeds • Enabled flame retardant performance to EN 50618 and IEC 60332-1 standards on complete cable ECCOH™ XL 8148 + ECCOH XL CAT 005 Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature between -40°C to 70°C • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca-, s1, d1, a1 • Low water absorption • Clamp resistance • Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance • Improved thermal behaviour giving the customer the flexibility to use the same cable design in a wide range of climates • Enabled superior mechanical performance and water absorption over previous solutions providing versatility and outdoor use • Provided material in black color specifically used in drop cables ECCOH™ 5981 BK UV Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

CABLE MANUFACTURER H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a thickness of 350µm • Low shrinkage • Water, UV and chemical resistance • Low CoF • Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket thickness from 550µm to 350µm • Provided required CPR classification at a reduced thickness allowing installation in homes and buildings in between walls and floors • Increased cable lifetime due to improved chemical and UV resistance • Enabled fast cable processing ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIPE & FITTINGS MANUFACTURER W A T E R / F L U I D D I S T R I B U T I O N • Suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Specific color targets for external and inner layers • Improved resistance to chlorine for the inner layer • Food contact approval for the inner layer • Batch-to-batch consistency • Matched color references in concentrates suitable for PP-R and PP-RCT • Developed custom colorant/antioxidant combination masterbatch with high resistance to chlorine and food contact approval for the inner layer • Ensured batch-to-batch consistency for sustained performance Color concentrates and color/antioxidant combination masterbatch KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LAWN & GARDEN OEM F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M • Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start- up efficiency and enhance overall user experience • High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast- moving landscaping debris • Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of assembly • Expertise to guide next-generation product development • Proved material performance success through extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to prove concept without prototyping and minimize development costs • Produced material globally to support regional demands • Referred customer to US-based dependable mold shops to support local production Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LAWN & GARDEN OEM F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M • Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start- up efficiency and enhance overall user experience • High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast- moving landscaping debris • Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of assembly • Expertise to guide next-generation product development • Proved material performance success through extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to prove concept without prototyping and minimize development costs • Produced material globally to support regional demands • Referred customer to US-based dependable mold shops to support local production Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact Modified Formulation 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?

OEM AUTOMOTRIZ DESTACADO B A S T I D O R P A R A T E C H O • Resistencia a impactos • Estabilidad UV a largo plazo • Igualado al color negro específico • Se desarrolló un acuerdo de cadena de suministro a fin de asegurar un suministro confiable y mitigar los riesgos • Se proporcionó la entrega justo a tiempo para ayudar al cliente a mantener bajos niveles de capital de trabajo y optimizar el espacio de almacenamiento • Se proporcionó un producto que favorece la sustentabilidad a fin de aumentar potencialmente, el atractivo comercial del producto final para el cliente Formulación de nylon reciclado postindustrial Nymax™ PIR REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?