In addition, other customer-facing associates also benefit from CCS engagement. This means making customized decisions on a case-by-case basis. Our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers have increased in lockstep.

Without the dedication of our supplier base, Avient would not be able to achieve customer satisfaction, deliver conforming products, or maintain our internal Quality Policy. Avient suppliers play a critical role in our pursuit of excellence and maintaining our customer- defined requirements. A request for supplier audit can be made by any Avient functional groups (at the site or corporate level) or by an Avient customer.

Zoretich Senior Manager, Product Stewardship Phone: 440.930.1291 Fax: 440.930.3034 www.polyone.com brian.zoretich@polyone.com PolyOne Corporation is a global leader in innovative polymer materials, services and solutions. 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 April 2014 Dear Valued Customer, As part of PolyOne’s commitment to offer our customers the most value in a competitive global marketplace, we are making changes to our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) in order to meet the coming requirements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). What our customers will see: In mid-April 2014, our newly formulated or significantly reformulated U.S. and European solutions will be accompanied by a new GHS-formatted MSDS (CLP classification in Europe). This means that we are implementing GHS format SDSs to continue to provide our valued customers their solutions of choice, and meeting coming regulations by the required deadline.

Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions Bergamid™ Laser Welding Solutions help customers produce high performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces. In addition to PA66, our solutions also can be customized using multiple base resins such as PC and PBT to meet specific customer needs. To further support customers, Avient offers a range of value-added services and is ready to collaborate on part design, material compatibility evaluations, laser welding process selection and more to drive success.

FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

E A R D E F E N D E R B R A C K E T • Minimize shrinkage • Good mechanical resistance • Good wear resistance • Collaborated with Avient Design to provide detailed material analysis and recommendations within one month of initial customer enquiry • Demonstrated material performance and compatibility with customer’s existing manufacturing process using mold flow analysis • Provided an internally lubricated material allowing customer to streamline manufacturing process LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

P R E M I U M TO O L B R A N D S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E • High impact resistance • High tensile strength • Aesthetic surface • Good processability • Customized a nylon 6 based formulation, with an emphasis on the impact properties and processability, yet delivering the desired aesthetic surface • Met the customer’s aggressive timeline and helped troubleshoot application needs to determine the best material solution Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SILICONE PRODUCT MA NUFAC TURER M E N S T R U A L C U P S • Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets healthcare industry material requirements • Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Offered a USP Class VI certified, biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion with necessary regulatory support to meet the stringent demands of healthcare product manufacturing • Provided color customization options through personalized communication and high-level technical support Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CUSTOMIZATION + BIOCOMPATIBILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

CUSTOM SOLUTION PROVIDES SIGNAL DAMPING AND HEAT RESISTANCE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CASE STUDY: BERGAMID™ NYLON FORMULATIONS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. It was important that the new connector provide signal dampening within an established range as specified by the customer without exceeding the established cost targets. Avient’s team of sales and technical professionals began by carefully listening to the customer’s stated needs and current situation.