Enhancing polymer materials with colorants can: • Differentiate products • Reinforce branding • Evoke emotions • Add value to a commodity item • Promote safety Creative and effective use of polymer colorants, which come in liquid and solid forms, can have an impact all along the value chain. COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS SMART COLORANTS: MAKING THE MOST OF COLOR SOLID COLORANTS LIQUID COLORANTS Available based on many different carrier resins Clean, easy handling + feeding Designed + engineered for compatible polymer matrix More effective for low letdown ratios Highly accurate dispensing Can be processed at lower temperatures COLOR STRATEGY BEST PRACTICES EXPANDING COLORANT OPTIONS Avoid limiting yourself to either solid or liquid forms, and focus on the requirements of the end application instead • Widen your materials and applications possibilities • Achieve the desired effect for each part • Optimize productivity and system costs by matching the right colorant type to the project ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS Further differentiate and add value to your products • Examples include: metallic, pearlescent, chrome look, edge glow, sparkle/glitter, neon/fluorescent look, woodgrain/stone/camouflage SELECTING + SIZING COLORANT EQUIPMENT Both liquid and solid colorants can be used in the same production facility • Use the right colorant to significantly impact production and offer improvements in terms of efficiency and quality

Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/liquid-color-concentrates/impress-high-gloss-metallic-effect-colorants

AV I AT I O N C O M P O N E N T S M A N U FA C T U R E R S E A T B E L T C O V E R • Paint-free, metallic look • Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) • Lightweight • Excellent mechanical performance • Non-conductive solution • Provided a non-conductive solution with reduced VOCs and coexisting color and metallic effects • Supplied a technology compatible with PPSU, PES, and PSU • Lowered density compared to virgin resin • Reduced the need for secondary processing and associated VOCs • Supplied low minimum order quantity of gold, silver and bronze colors Colorant Chromatics Metallic Effect Pre- colored Sulfone Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SUSTAINABILITY + AESTHETICS LEARN MORE Avient Corporation 1 https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-metallic-effect-pre-colored-sulfone-colorants Slide 1: Aviation COMPONENTs manufacturer

OnColor™ FX™ Special Effect Colorants OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants OnColor™ Frost PET Effect delivered customized color and anti-UV combination for hair care bottle

Talc can, however, make scratches more visible in a highly filled compound; submicron talcs, surface-treated talcs, and anti-scratch additives can mitigate this effect. These materials typically have a more favorable life cycle analysis (LCA)—the product’s lifetime effect on the environment—and a smaller carbon footprint than traditional, non-biobased fibers and fillers. It is critical to disperse metallic filler effectively in a compound to avoid backup at the injection mold gate, or opening, which can experience wear when exposed to high levels of metallic filler.

Antimony trioxide has the unique ability to make halogen-based plastic additives more effective in reducing the flammability of the finished plastics. If poor ventilation is employed or appropriate personal protective equipment is not worn, dust that is formed during handling could be inhaled and effect the respiratory system. EFFECT ASSESSMENT RESULT Aquatic Toxicity Not expected to be harmful to aquatic species.

The company was running out of time and facing the reality of being unable to deliver an effective solution and, ultimately, losing the account. This additive technology has proven effective for use in other applications such as a mold release during thermoforming, helping to reduce processing interruptions. Avient offers OnCap™ Denesting additive solutions to enable effective package separation and improve manufacturing operations such as mold release during thermoforming and packaging pick and place operations.

From Cesa™ additives that extend equipment life, to OnColor™ colorants that provide creative special effects, to specialty engineered polymers, our technologies improve the performance and aesthetics of EV charging stations. SAFETY Equipment security, fire prevention, user safety, functional performance SOLUTIONS: Flame retardants, anti-static and conductive formulations, antimicrobials, light diffusion technology LONGEVITY Long service life, chemical resistance SOLUTIONS: Scratch and mar resistant additives, impact modifiers, reinforced materials, rheology modifiers, compatibilizers OUTDOOR DURABILITY & WEATHERABILITY UV protection, chemical resistance, wind and impact resistance, color stability, light spectrum management, polymer integrity SOLUTIONS: UV resistant formulations, dimensional stabilizers, antioxidants, IR reflective, scratch and mar resistant solutions, modifiers and compatibilizers SUSTAINABILITY Eco-conscious options, lightweighting, VOC or carbon emissions reduction, reduced energy use SOLUTIONS: Bio-derived colorants and additives, chemical foaming agents, molded-in metallics, post-consumer recycled (PCR) formulations VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, special effects and enhancements SOLUTIONS: Metallic or chrome- look colorants, pearlescents, granite or marble effects, wood grains, glow-in-the-dark technology HEALTH & HYGIENE Protection from mold, mildew, bacteria and unwanted odors SOLUTIONS: Antimicrobial and antifungal technologies, surface energy modification GO-TO-MARKET SUPPORT We have resources beyond our product technologies to help you get to market faster and more effectively Our broad portfolio of product technologies and services sets us apart in the EVSE market, and our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology Custom color design and special effects to meet performance and aesthetic requirements Color & Design Services Trend & color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design Regulatory Coordination Assistance with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service Support for tool design, startup, and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability Focus Innovative materials and solutions to help meet sustainability goals

Add homey touches to pet products, such as soft colors, natural fibers and fabric effects, to allow them to blend into home decor. AVIENT SOLUTIONS: • Wood grain effect • Granite effect • Fabric effect • Muted pastels • Soft touch materials • Vibration damping PETS FOR THE PLANET AVIENT SOLUTIONS: • Super concentrates to color PCR • Foaming agents to reduce material and weight • Bio-derived polymers • Natural scents As pet people look for ways to reduce their ‘pawprint’ on the planet, they are making eco-conscious decisions about the products they buy for their pets. AVIENT SOLUTIONS: • Playful scents • Marble effect • Soft touch materials • Glow-in-the-dark colorants HOW WE CAN HELP STAYING AHEAD OF TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES New materials, colors, textures and visual effects are always evolving.

It is intended to serve as an inspiration for you in exploring colors and effects to meet material design goals. Color effects are suggested based on several criteria, including: • Specific applications • Ability to execute the effect in distinct resin grades • Performance requirements of the application If you do not see the color effect you are looking for, please contact us to collaborate on a solution. https://www.avient.com APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) IP Components Door Trim Console Seat Back Panel Talc-Filled PP/ TPO Metallic (various shades) Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (larger flakes - mimics paint) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Marble Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints PP (unfilled) Granite (fibers) Granite (specks) Laser Marking OnColor REC Colorants (seat shields) Marble Upper Pillar Trim Grab Handles Headliner TPO Bright Colors (grab handles) Granite (fibers - minimal pillars) Laser Marking Shifter Knobs TPU Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Marble APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Door Trim Pull Cup Console Cupholder Bezels Console Decorative Bezels/ Trim Rings ABS Metallic (bright chromatic colors) Metallic (solid metal) Marble Laser Marking (pattern on metallic) Shade Mirrors Rearview Mirror Overhead Console Bin Tray PC+ABS Marble Laser Marking Granite (fibers) Headrest Guides HDPE Metallic (solid metal) Bin & Pullcup Mats Cupholders Safety Restraints Overmolding TPE Laser Marking Bright Colors Marble Granite (fibers) Safety Restraints Sun Visor Vanity Frame Door Handle Bezels Switch Bezels Armrest Pullcup GF PA Metallic (solid metal) A/C Vent Vanes Door Handle Seat Handle Carpet Clips GF PA Metallic (solid metal) Granite (fibers) APPLICATIONS RESIN TYPE COLOR EFFECTS SUGGESTED (please click on link below to see examples) Lower Pillars Quarter Trim Panel Seat Side Shield Safety Restraints POM Metallic (solid metal) Metallic (various shades) Granite (fibers) Bezels Lenses PMMA Translucent/Tint/Fluorescent Bezels Lenses ASA Light Diffusion Exterior Badging Exterior Mirrors ASA Metallic (solid metal) Laser Marking Metallic (various shades) 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.