DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT I N F R A S T R U C T U R E R E P A I R • Alternative to steel for reduced weight and improved corrosion resistance • Surface modification capabilities to improve concrete adhesion • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • Durable, long-lasting performance to extend service life • Provided peel ply and other surface modification capabilities that comply with specific CA regulations and allowed for better adhesion with concrete • Performed with higher strength-to-weight ratio than typical steel alternatives • Prolonged service life by resisting corrosion and dampening vibration Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Composites KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DATA STORAGE UNIT MANUFACTURER D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R • Excellent dimensional stability • Good mechanical properties with excellent wear resistance • Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance • UL certification • Provided a customized formulation to meet application-specific lubricity, physical and thermal requirements • Delivered on short lead times to help customer manage working capital LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419 AUTO-INJECTOR PEN OEM P L U N G E R S C R E W • Reduce friction and improve durability • Good strength and stiffness • Dimensional stability • Formulated a self-lubricating material to meet injection accuracy requirement • Improved the user experience by improving injector’s wear resistance • Achieved consistent dimensional stability and properties LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELAUSA ELECTRONICS V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K • Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight • Maintain similar thermal transition to current material • Simplify manufacturing • Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g • Provided the required thermal efficiency through part re-design and material choice • Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient Design reducing risk of metal replacement • Simplified manufacture process to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY OEM B A T T E R Y P A C K H O U S I N G • Static dissipation with dependable performance to protect users from electrical shock • Chemical resistance to withstand industrial cleaning protocols • Colorable material to differentiate models • Achieve target shrink rates • Injection moldable for high-volume production • Provided a custom concentrate material for flexibility in tailoring static dissipation performance • Offered on-site technical support to ensure proper blending and consistent end-application performance • Secured a long-term consistency in specialty raw material supply Surround™ Long Stainless Steel Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER K I T C H E N E X T R A C T O R H O O D S • Halogen free to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided a non-halogenated solution while increasing the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design (Avient Design), regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations – NHFR Series KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING OUTDOOR PRODUCTS OEM P R O T E C T I V E P H O N E C A S E • Alternative to traditional PC/ABS for improved toughness and chemical resistance • Substrate must have improved bondability to a protective TPE overmold • Looking for a differentiated “feel” • Offered a proven expertise in selecting the right combination of substrate polymer, TPE for overmolding, and color concentrate for optimal processing and performance • Provided custom solution after collaborating with molders and OEM through on-site trials and troubleshooting support • Enabled the customer to expand their offering for the outdoor consumer market • Custom Nymax™ PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DIFAS T O O T H B R U S H H A N D L E • Replace current polymer with a more sustainable solution • Excellent surface finish with multiple color options • Processed using current molding equipment and machinery • Used formulation expertise to develop a custom formulation that met critical quality parameters and enabled customer to use existing molding equipment • Enabled customer to work towards sustainability goals and bring a competitive solution to the market • Enhanced the marketplace appeal of the end product with colorability of the material Maxxam BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?