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Information Systems Use Policy
Effective date: September 1, 2021
Available on the Avient Ethics & Corporate Policies Page on the Loop
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Table of Contents
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Scope.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Usage ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Expectations for Use of Information Systems ........................................................................................... 3
Prohibited Uses of Information Systems ................................................................................................... 3
Personal Use .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Social Media .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Enforcement and Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 4
Questions and Additional Information .......................................................................................................... 5
Document Change and Review History ........................................................................................................ 5
Appendix A: Definitions................................................................................................................................ 6
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PURPOSE
This Information Systems Use Policy (“Policy”) establishes acceptable and prohibited uses of Avient’s
Information Systems to protect Avient and its employees and affiliates from both intentionally and
unintentionally harmful actions by Users.
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APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS
In addition to those terms defined within the body of this Policy, the following definitions are
used:
“Avient Data” – includes (a) all data and information generated, stored, collected, or processed by Avient
through Information Systems; (b) all information under the control of Avient and originating from,
belonging to, or received from customers, suppliers, or third parties; (c) all data and information regarding
intellectual property of Avient; and (d) purely intra-Avient information connected to individual employees,
such as Information System usernames, passwords, and company ID.
Information Systems Use Policy
Information Systems Use Policy
Purpose
Scope
Usage
Expectations for Use of Information Systems
Prohibited Uses of Information Systems
Personal Use
Social Media
Enforcement and Monitoring
Questions and Additional Information
Document Change and Review History
Appendix A: Definitions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/ISCC Certificate Luxembourg%2C France.pdf
Bio-
circular and circular raw materials meet the ISCC definition of waste or residue, i.e. it was not intentionally produced and
not intentionally modified, or contaminated, or discarded, to meet the definition of waste or residue.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Organizational Context ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Avient Global Quality Policy ......................................................................................................................................4
3.0 Supplier Management ...............................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Supplier Quality Management System..................................................................................................................5
3.2 Performance Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................5
3.3 Supplier On-Site Audit ...........................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Product and Process Changes ................................................................................................................................6
4.0 Supplier Quality Expectations ...................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Raw Material(s), Packaging and Shipping .............................................................................................................6
4.2 Nonconforming Material, Containment, and Supplier Corrective Action............................................................6
4.3 Contingency / Disaster Recovery Plan...................................................................................................................7
4.4 Sub-Tier Supplier Controls .....................................................................................................................................7
5.0 Avient Business Expectations ....................................................................................................................................8
Additional functional area documentation ........................................................................................................................8
6.0 References..................................................................................................................................................................9
7.0 Definitions and Acronyms .........................................................................................................................................9
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6.0 References
Document Title Description
IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Standard
ISO 9001 International Quality Standard
ISO 13485 Healthcare Quality Standard
QF-05 Supplier Self-Assessment Audit Form
QS-05 Control of External Providers Procedure
7.0 Definitions and Acronyms
Term Definition
Audit Examination and evaluation of an organization’s
products and processes
CAPA Corrective Action Preventive Action: Evaluation
process used to eliminate the cause of a non-
conformance or issue
COA Certificate of Analysis
Containment Isolation of nonconforming material to prevent the
shipment of product, and measures taken to prevent
the manufacture of additional product containing the
non-conformance
Corrective Action Actions taken to eliminate the causes of a
nonconformance to prevent recurrence
External Provider Term referenced in ISO 9001.
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Assuming no changes have been made to
the formulation, regulations or hazard definitions may change, which must then be considered in the
software evaluating the hazards of the product.
Version 6, April 2015 (additions are donoted in underlined text)
become ignitable under various industry definitions commonly used by OSHA.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Value Added Services Brochure.pdf
A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors, and special
effects to fill market niches, eliminate secondary
operations, and strengthen your brand
PCR COLOR PREDICTION SERVICE
Digital prediction tool illustrating color possibilities
and limitations of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
content to simplify decision making and shorten
time to launch
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF)
CALCULATOR
Methodology that evaluates the carbon footprint of
Avient solutions, contributing a data point to your
overall carbon footprint and supporting credible
reporting
AVIENT DESIGN
A highly specialized group of industrial designers
and project engineers that provides advanced
design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels
of innovation
TESTING AND VALIDATION
Fully accredited and in-house testing capabilities
to generate data for insight into material behavior,
environmental effects, and more
REGULATORY SUPPORT
Dedicated product stewardship team assisting
with new product approvals to reduce regulatory
overhead and minimize risk
COLOR AND ADDITIVE DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights along with product
development assistance from concept through
commercialization to optimize design and gain
speed to market
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Long-term strategic solution development that
addresses complex and unmet product innovation
needs
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
Technical experts specifically trained to work
directly with your team to solve definitive
application challenges with new or existing
approaches
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Onsite support for tool design, startup, and
production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies and help resolve technical issues
Common compliance categories
where we can assist:
• UL
• USP Class VI
• ISO 10993
• ISO 1345
• REACH
• RoHS
• FDA
• EU 10/2011
• China GB
• MERCOSUR
• USP
• ISP
• CPSIA
• Prop 65
ColorWorks™ Design &
Technology Centers
Our global ColorWorks centers are
focused on design, technology, and
innovation for plastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CAI W_C Colorants and Additives for TPU Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
This can help to reduce
inventory and can allow the use of general-
purpose resin
Avient Value-Added Services
Avient supports these colorant and additive
technologies including:
• A focus on sustainability with innovative
materials and solutions to help you meet
your sustainability goals, including PCR Color
Predication Service and Product Footprint
Calculator
• Leading Color Trend and Design Services -
Trend and color insights along with product
development assistance from concept through
commercialization to optimize design and
gain speed to market
• Avient Design - A highly specialized group of
industrial designers and project engineers
that provides advanced design and detailed
analysis to foster higher levels of innovation
• Application Development and Technical
Support - Technical experts specifically
trained to work directly with your team to
solve definitive application challenges with
new or existing approaches
• Regulatory Support - Dedicated product
stewardship assisting with new product
approvals to reduce regulatory overheads
and minimize risk
• Reliable field technical services and support
- Onsite support for tool design, startup,
and production optimization to gain
manufacturing efficiencies and help resolve
technical issues
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Antimony Trioxide.pdf
Antimony, being a natural element, cannot
by definition be degraded.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/AVNT Q1 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
See
Attachment 3 for a definition and summary of special items and Attachment 7 for a summary of pro forma adjustments associated
with the APM Acquisition.
See Attachment 3 for a definition and summary of special items.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/PKE grades for Powersports Application Bulletin.pdf
Nylon Alternatives Offer Consistent Performance
for Powersports Applications
Edgetek™ PKE and Complēt™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
By definition, aliphatic polyketone (PK) is a semi-
crystalline engineering resin.