Black Sand French Gray Laguna Emerald Irish Mist Tahoe Mauve JadeMidnight Blue Caribbean Tropical Breeze For more inspiring color ideas, call Mesa customer service at 440.930.1760 mesaconstructioncolors.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

MAGIQ COLORANTS MAGIQ ADDITIVES PET Solid/Liquid Solid/Liquid PA Solid Solid PP Solid Solid TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Clothing: apparel, hosiery, pile, sportswear, socks, stockings, shoes • Home: upholstery, carpet, furniture, curtains • Outdoor: awnings, umbrellas, automobile/boat covers • Automotive: seat covering, floor systems, carpeting, headliners, side panels, tyrecords • Technical: ropes, belts, luggage, monofilament fishing yarn • Non-woven: geo-textiles, padding, flooring, diapers MAGIQ FIBER COLORANTS - MASTERBATCH Commercialized under our global brand MagiQ Fiber Colorants & Additives, which includes Magenta Master Fibers, IQAP, OnColor and OnCap, our Masterbatch fiber colorants include black, white, single pigment dispersion and custom colors, as well as additives and special products. EXCELLENT QUALITY/CONSISTENCY • Long and stable spinning time • Easy production management • Reduced spinning filter part replacement • Higher production output • Lower production cost vs. conventional dyeing EXCELLENT COLOR CONSISTENCY OF YARNS • Controlled limits of color deviation • Greater customer satisfaction • Strictly selected and controlled raw materials EXCELLENT COLOR FASTNESS (LIGHT, WASHING, DRY HEAT, ETC.) • Attractive appearance to final product • Long lasting color ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES • Environmental advantages • Less production costs • Lower carbon footprint • Lower chemical usage • Waste reduction MAGIQ FIBER COLORANTS - MASTERBATCH PORTFOLIO BLACK • Standard and special products with high pigment concentrations and excellent tinting strength • MBs at lower concentrations designed to meet specific customer needs • Black MB tailored for special requirements, with particular physical/rheological properties Product characteristics • Optimal melt flow properties allow a good mixture with the polymer matrix yielding the best possible spinnability TECHNICAL ANALYSES • DSC: Thermal analyses to characterize polymers, additives and colorants • TGA: Thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate thermal stability, plus inorganic pigment, and carbon black content in the Masterbatch • FT-IR: Infrared spectroscopy for the analysis of raw materials • Incineration oven to determine inorganic content • Melt Flow Tester to measure the Melt Flow Rate of MBs and Polymers • Filter test to measure the dispersion quality and aggregate content of materials contained in the polymer matrix • Intrinsic/Relative Viscosity of Masterbatches and polymers • Moisture content in the liquid colorants, MBs and polymers • UV-Visible spectrometry: instrumental evaluation of the color on yarn to perform quality control, color matchings and recipes adjustments • Yarn testing to evaluate mechanical properties, abrasion, dry heat, rubbing and other characteristics • Our pilot spinning lines have state-of-the-art take-up winders that spin up to 4,500 meters/minute.

THE SOLUTION Avient recommended Bergamid™ B70 G30H black TM-X PA 6 resin with 30 percent glass fiber reinforcement for its excellent mechanical properties and cost benefits. HellermannTyton decided to develop the seat securement part using injection-molded Bergamid resin in a standard black color.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-derived substances • Color can be combined with additives to enhance performance and protection REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NEEDLE (MM) COLOR DESCRIPTION RAL PANTONE TRANSPARENT PRODUCT CODE OPAQUE PRODUCT CODE 0.4 Medium Grey 7035 423 C PP7M665125 PP7M665127 0.45 Brown 8017 7588 C PP8M665294 PP8M665296 0.5 Orange 2003 173 C PP2M665298 PP2M665300 0.55 Medium Purple 4005 7676 C PP4M665290 PP4M665292 0.6 Deep Blue 5010 288 C PP5M665894 PP5M665896 0.7 Black 9005 Black C PP9M664950 PP9M664952 0.8 Deep Green 6001 7483 C PP6M665687 PP6M665689 0.9 Yellow 1021 115 C PP1M665211 PP1M665213 1.1 Cream 1015 7401 C PP0M665290 PP0M665292 1.2 Pink 3015 502 C PE3M665725 PP3M665727 Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

% Solids Color Index pH Typical Weight Lbs/Gal WHITE 10WDN03 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 60 73 PW-6 9 16.7 YELLOW 12WDN01 Diarylide AAOT GS 35 43 PY-14 8.8 9.4 12WDN02 Diarylide HR RS 37 44 PY-83 8.8 9.6 12WDN03 Arylide GY RS 38 45 PY-74 8.8 9.2 81WDN01 Iron Oxide 55 63 PY-42 8.8 14.5 ORANGE 15WDN01 Pryazolone YS 40 45 PO-13 8.8 9.2 15WDN03 Dianisidine RS 35 37 PO-16 8.8 9.2 15WDN06 DNA Orange RS 31 43 PO-5 8.8 9.7 RED 22WDN01 Lithol Rubine BS 33 40 PR-57 8.8 9.8 21WDN01 Naphthol BS 35 43 N/A 8.8 9.5 25WDN01 Red 2B, Ca BS 34 41 PR-48:2 8.8 9.6 28WDN01 Red 2B, Ba YS 36 44 PR-48:1 8.8 9.5 82WDN02 Iron Oxide 57 66 PR-101 8.8 16 BLUE 40WDN01 Phthalocyanine RS 35 46 PB-15 8.8 9.7 40WDN03 Phthalocyanine GS 38 43 PB-15:3 8.8 9.8 GREEN WDN-27822 Phthalocyanine BS 42 53 PG-7 8.8 10.5 VIOLET/MAGENTA 24WDN02 Carbazole 35 48 PV-23 8.8 9.6 24WDN03 Quinacridone 31 39 PV-19 8.8 9.6 24WDN05 Quinacridone 30 41 PR-122 8.8 10 BLACK 90WDN01 Carbon Black 45 49 PB-7 8.8 9.3 WDN RS = Red Shade YS = Yellow Shade BS = Blue Shade GS = Green Shade HR = Heat-Resistant www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

https://www.avient.com METALLIC Solid Metal METALLIC Various Shades Click here to return to the Applications Chart METALLIC Bright Colors METALLIC Larger Flakes Click here to return to the Applications Chart LASER MARK PATTERN on Metallic LASER MARKING Click here to return to the Applications Chart GRANITE Specks GRANITE Fibers Click here to return to the Applications Chart MARBLE TRANSLUCENT/ TINT/FLUORESCENT Click here to return to the Applications Chart LIGHT DIFFUSION ONCOLOR™ REC POLYMER COLORANTS Color concentrate derived from recycled content such as end-of-life tires • Sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black • Retains performance characteristics of traditional carbon black • Available for multiple resins and custom solutions Click here to return to the Applications Chart Visit us at avient.com https://www.avient.com

ColorMatrix LCX dispersions are designed to minimize and eliminate screw slip, streaking and specking, all while generating cost-to-color savings through processing efficiencies that include: • Handling efficiency – bulk distribution, individual feed stations • Inventory reduction – less inventory and required floor space • Process efficiency – improved color change times KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Highly concentrated pigment dispersions specifically for EBM processing • Provides dimensional stability by utilizing more resin instead of fillers • Reduces costs through handling and processing efficiencies • Customization available for design and product handling • Can be formulated in combination with a wide selection of additive technologies to meet performance needs MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS ColorMatrix LCX Liquid Dispersions for EBM processing are well suited for the following: • Monolayer applications • LDR less than 3% • Large volume whites and blacks • Tints 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Consistently achieves 3.0 per VDA 270 • Reduces VOC and emissions • Inherent heat stabilization • Customized physical property balance • Customized process flexibility • Natural, black, & custom colors possible TYPICAL USES PolyOne has designed Maxxam LO material for use in underhood automotive HVAC applications, including: • Housings • Ducts • Fasteners/connectors • Structural brackets www.polyone.com Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.

Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 530–560 (277–293) 550–575 (288–302) 660–700 (349–371) 675–725 (357–385) 390–420 (199–216) 425–460 (219–238) 680–730 (360–388) 430–500 (221–260) Center Zone 515–560 (269–288) 540–565 (282–296) 650–690 (343–366) 655–710 (352–377) 380–405 (193–207) 415–450 (213–232) 670–710 (354–377) 420–490 (216–254) Front Zone 510–525 (266–274) 530–555 (277–291) 640–680 (338–360) 655–700 (346–371) 370–395 (188–202) 405–440 (207–227) 650–690 (343–366) 410–480 (210–249) Nozzle 520–535 (271–280) 540–565 (282–296) 650–690 (343–366) 665–710 (352–377) 380–400 (193–204) 415–450 (213–232) 660–700 (349–371) 420–490 (216–254) Melt Temperature 525–560 (274–293) 530–580 (277–304) 650–700 (343–371) 660–730 (349–388) 375–395 (191–202) 410–460 (210–238) 650–730 (343–388) 420–500 (216–260) Mold Temperature 175–250 (80–121) 160–220 (71–104) 280–350 (138–177) 275–350 (135–177) 100–135 (38–57) 150–180 (66–82) 300–425 (149–219) 160–230 (71–110) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 0.5–2.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70** Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 * A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties. Cut vent depths to: - PC Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - PC/PSU Compounds: 0.002"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PES Compounds: 0.003"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - PEI Compounds: 0.001"–0.003" depth and 0.250" width - PP Compounds: 0.001"–0.002" depth and 0.250" width - ABS Compounds: 0.0015"–0.0025" depth and 0.250" width - PEEK Compounds: 0.002"–0.004" depth and 0.250" width - Nylon Compounds: 0.002" min. depth and 0.250" width • Increase vent depth to 0.040" (1.0mm) at 0.250" (4.0mm) away from the cavity and vent to atmosphere.

HDPE is not recommended for purging as it can cause delamination or lead to black specks. Sink Marks Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures• Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Processing Guide 5 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate Melt or mold too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Loose clamp • Reset mold height• Increase clamp tonnage Shrink Too much shrink • Increase cooling time• Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate • Reduce decompression Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents• Increase gate size to reduce shear Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase injection rate • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature Mold design • Increase gate size • Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents or increase vent width • Move gate location 6 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Problem Cause Solution Warp Process related • Increase melt temp • Reduce injection speed • Increase pack pressure • Increase pack time • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cool time Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness Thermolator incorrect temperature • Check settings • Inspect thermocouple Sticking in Mold Overfilled cavity • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease hold pressure • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease cooling time Part too hot • Decrease barrel temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time Mold design • Increase draft angle • Polish cores in direction of ejection Black Specks Contamination • Purge machine Degradation • Reduce melt temperature • Reduce screw speed • Reduce back pressure Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring Delamination Process related • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path • Increase venting Troubleshooting Recommendations Processing Guide 7 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Discoloration Oversheared material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Reduce residence time Mold design • Increase gate sizing Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the recommended moisture percentage for molding 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.