CLEVELAND, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today reported its second quarter results for 2020.  Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2019 pro forma revenues of $4.0 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

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This gas then forms a cellular structure in the polymer matrix. TARGET APPLICATIONS Excelite IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs) are engineered for a wide range of injection molded polymers: olefins, PVC, polystyrene, PC/ABS and high heat applications. These versatile CFAs are ideal for use in a wide range of industries, including: • Automotive • Construction • Commercial • Personal care packaging • Structural foamed applications • Consumer goods, including specific grades available to meet food contact requirements PRODUCT BULLETIN PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION POLYMERS FOOD CONTACT CELL STRUCTURE Excelite IM 3 High density reduction with larger cell size.

No. 0514.02) Revised 09/21/2021 Page 1 of 2 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017 POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC. 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 Ana De La Ree Phone: 440-930-3271 CHEMICAL Valid To: December 31, 2021 Certificate Number: 0514.02 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests: Test Description: Test Method or Standard: Analysis of Volatile Contaminants from Polymers (Chromatography) VDA 277 FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy ASTM E1252 (Except 7.6, 11.2, and 11.4) Flammability Horizontal Burn of Self-Supporting Plastics ASTM D635; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Horizontal Burn of Materials Used in Occupant Compartments of Motor Vehicles ASTM D5132; FMVSS 302 (49 CFR 571.302); ISO 3785 Vertical Burn, 20 mm ASTM D3801; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Vertical Burn, 125 mm ASTM D5048; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-20 Oxygen Index ASTM D2863 FT1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.3 Cable Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1061 VW1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1080; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.4 FT2/FH Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1100; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.1 FV-1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.5 Thin Material Burning Test UL-94 Glow Wire Test IEC 60695 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13 RVCM in PVC ASTM D4443 (A2LA Cert. Accredited Laboratory A2LA has accredited POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC.

No. 0514.02) Revised 10/08/2019 Page 1 of 2 SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC. 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 Ana De La Ree Phone: 440-930-3271 CHEMICAL Valid To: December 31, 2019 Certificate Number: 0514.02 In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following rubber and plastics tests: Test Description: Test Method or Standard: Analysis of Volatile Contaminants from Polymers (Chromatography) VDA 277 FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy ASTM E1252 (Except 7.6, 11.2, and 11.4) Flammability Horizontal Burn of Self-Supporting Plastics ASTM D635; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Horizontal Burn of Materials Used in Occupant Compartments of Motor Vehicles ASTM D5132; FMVSS 302 (49 CFR 571.302) Vertical Burn, 20 mm ASTM D3801; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-10 Vertical Burn, 125 mm ASTM D5048; UL 94; IEC 60695-11-20 Oxygen Index ASTM D2863 FT1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.3 Cable Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1061 VW1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1080; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.4 FT2/FH Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1100; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.1 FV-1 Flame Test UL1581, Clause 1060; UL2556/CSA C22.2 No 2556, Clause 9.5 Thin Material Burning Test UL-94 Glow Wire Test IEC 60695 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13 RVCM in PVC ASTM D4443 (A2LA Cert. Accredited Laboratory A2LA has accredited POLYMER DIAGNOSTICS INC.

Overview • FIBER-LINE® extrusion is the process of forming a polymer jacket of various thickness around a core of high-performance fibers • Fiber core can be parallel, twisted, or in rope form • Polymer jacket selected to optimize flex, chemical, temperature, & UV resistance Key Features • .50mm – 30.00mm size capability • Protect the core from mechanical, environmental, and chemical damage • Extend life of cable or strength member • Enhance flame & chemical resistance • Improve UV resistance • Many polymers available FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE FOR EXTRUSION • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® LCP • Zylon® PBO • Technora® • Carbon Fiber • Fiberglass FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS ADDED BY EXTRUSION • Strength members • Tracer-wire • Micro-cable • Ruggedized cable Our Polymer Offering • EPC • ETFE • FEP • Hytrel • PFA • Polyethylene • Polypropylene • Polyurethane • PVC • PVDF EXTRUSION FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS FIBER OPTICAL CABLES MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.

FL.Datasheet StrengthMembers.indd FIBER OPTICAL CABLES MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Key Features • Dielectric strength members • Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm • Available Forms: Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed • Shapes: Flat or round FIBER-LINE® FIBERS FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) • Carbon Fiber • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • Nylon Polyamide • Technora® FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE ADDING COATINGS • FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™: Abrasion Resistance* • FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™: Ahdesion Promotion* • FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™: UV Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™: Color Identification* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®: Water Absorbing Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker: Block Water Migration* FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS • Strength members in cables • Steel replacement Overview FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high performance strength members. STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS FIBER OPTICAL CABLES MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Key Features • Dielectric strength members • Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm • Available Forms: Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed • Shapes: Flat or round FIBER-LINE® FIBERS FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) • Carbon Fiber • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • Nylon Polyamide • Technora® FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE ADDING POLYMER JACKETS • LDPE, MDPE, HDPE** • PP** • ETFE** • Polyurethane** • PVC** • PFA** • PVDF** • EPC** Overview FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high performance strength members. K58220T N/A Kevlar® 2480 LBs (1125 KGs) 230 FT/LB (154 M/KG) Flat 2.81 mm N/A Strength member in cable application Product ID FIBER-LINE® Polymer Jacket Base Fiber Break Strength Yield Geometry Nominal Diameter Description 13.75mm K/Hytrel Hytrel Jacket Kevlar® 29000 LBs (13154 KGs) 138 KGs/KM Round 13.75mm Kevlar rope w/ Hytrel extruded jacket 12.5mm K/TPU TPU jacket Kevlar® 24000 LBs (10885 KGs) 115 KGs/KM Round 12.5mm Kevlar rope w/ Hytrel extruded jacket 7.87mm K/MDPE MDPE Jacket Kevlar® 24000 LBs (10885 KGs) 50 KGs/KM Round 7.87mm Kevlar w/ MDPE extruded jacket .58mm C/PU TPU jacket Carbon 74 LBs (33.6 KGs) N/A Round/ Flat .58mm Carbon w/ TPU extruded jacket 4.50mm K/HDPE HDPE jacket Kevlar® 2000 LBs (907 KGs) 16 KGs/KM Round 4.06 mm Kevlar w/ HDPE extruded jacket POPULAR JACKETED STRENGTH MEMBERS MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.

Its portfolio of OnColor™ polymer colorants was developed to improve the heat and long-term color stability of cautionary orange polymers for high-voltage EV connectors, offering the following benefits: • Long-term fading resistance in thermal aging tests at up to 130°C for 1,000 hours, • No migration, excellent processing stability • Lower corrosion risk vs. typical comparable colorants • No impact on flame retardancy and limited adverse effects on essential mechanical characteristics, including flexural and impact strength Avient’s orange nylon colorants are available in several validated RAL, Pantone, and JPMA orange shades for compounding, injection molding, and extrusion.

Additionally, Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of special items and amortization expense associated with intangible assets. 2 3 AVIENT OVERVIEW OUR VISION: Creating specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world 2023 Financial GuidanceCompany Overview 2022 Pro Forma Revenue By: 9,700 Employees 104 Manufacturing Sites 20,000+ Customers Key Highlights  Premier formulator of specialized and sustainable material solutions  Asset-light business model, with flexibility to adapt to customer needs  Best-in-class technology and service (140+ PhDs / 2,500+ patents)  History of transformation through successful M&A while consistently returning cash to shareholders  Poised for continued future growth in excess of GDP $3.4B Revenue $2.40 Adjusted EPS $530M Adjusted EBITDA 15.6% Adjusted EBITDA Margins $200M Free Cash Flow 2.9x Net Leverage Over $1B in share buybacks since 2011 Raised dividend for 12 consecutive years, a 16% CAGR since 2011 Geography Segment Industry U.S. & Canada EMEA Asia Latin America 64% 36% Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks 40% 37% 18% 5% 6% 8% 24% 20% 10% 15% 9% 4% 4% Defense Healthcare Packaging Consumer Building & Construction Industrial Transportation Energy Telecom 4 CREATING A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION 1. 6.5% annualized long term sales growth leveraging sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare and emerging regions 2. We create specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Our customers value the breadth of our solutions as we can tap into a broad array of raw materials to solve their specific needs.

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