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This product selection guide provides detailed information to help you select the Maxxam product that’s right for your application. 4 Product Code - - - PP5113 B44 F5134T2-4 PP5130 B63 F5134T4-1 Filler Percentage - % - 13 20 30 40 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 5000 4800 4600 4500 MPa ISO 527 33 33 32 31 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 6 4 3 2 Break % ASTM D638 60 30 15 10 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 300,000 360,000 400,000 460,000 MPa ISO 178 2300 2450 2900 3300 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.50 kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.50 3.3 3.00 2.75 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 240 260 275 °C ISO 75 110 116 127 135 264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 140 150 175 °C ISO 75 54 60 66 79 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.04 1.15 1.25 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0 3.2 mm wall % - 1.2–1.6 1.0–1.4 0.8–1.2 0.6–1.0 Product Code - - - PP6113 A77-SM PP6120 B16-2 PP6130 B11 PP6135 B40-UV Filler Percentage - % - 13 20 30 35 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4350 3500 2600 3700 MPa ISO 527 30 24 18 26 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 5 4 7 6 Break % ASTM D638 35 70 150 70 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 290,000 280,000 280,000 390,000 MPa ISO 178 2000 1950 1750 2700 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.7 2.7 4.5 0.65 kJ/m2 ISO 180 4.0 14 24 3.5 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 239 215 225 250 °C ISO 75 115 102 107 123 264 psi °F ASTM D648 140 125 130 150 °C ISO 75 60 52 54 60 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.05 1.15 1.18 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 1.1–1.5 .9–1.3 0.7–1.1 0.5–0.9 3.2 mm wall % - 1.1–1.5 .9–1.3 0.7–1.1 0.5–0.9 Maxxam™ Talc-Filled Copolymer Polypropylene Maxxam™ Talc-Filled Homopolymer Polypropylene Offers a moderate level of impact strength and improved stiffness and heat deflection performance. Offers a high level of stiffness and heat resistance as well as excellent impact resistance Product Code - - - PP5410 B1 PP5420 B1 PP5430 B5 PP5440 B1 Reinforcement % - - - 10 20 30 40 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.96 1.05 1.14 1.23 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 8000 10000 11500 13000 MPa ISO 527 55 69 79 90 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 8 2 2 2 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 525,000 795,000 850,000 1,000,000 MPa ISO 178 3600 5450 5800 7550 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.10 1.30 1.50 1.60 kJ/m2 ISO 180 6.00 7.25 8.25 8.50 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 280 305 310 315 °C ISO 75 138 152 154 157 264 psi °F ASTM D648 250 280 290 300 °C ISO 75 121 138 143 149 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 3.2 mm wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 Product Code - - - PP7410 A241 PP7420 B77 PP6430 A206-UV PP6435 Reinforcement % - - - 10 20 30 35 Specific Gravity Yield - ASTM D792 0.98 1.05 1.14 1.17 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 5300 9200 9000 13300 MPa ISO 527 37 64 62 92 Tensile Elongation Break % ASTM D638 8 4 4 4 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 240,000 420,000 695,000 810,000 MPa ISO 178 1650 2900 4800 5600 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 5.0 1.60 1.60 2.50 kJ/m2 ISO 180 27.5 9.00 9.00 14.00 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 298 313 297 300 °C ISO 75 144 156 152 149 264 psi °F ASTM D648 210 272 265 288 °C ISO 75 92 133 128 142 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 3.2 mm wall % - 0.4–0.7 0.3–0.6 0.3–0.6 0.2–0.5 Maxxam™ Glass Fiber Reinforced Homopolymer Polypropylene Maxxam™ Glass Fiber Reinforced Copolymer 71.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com Product Code - - - PP5312 PP5320 A285 PP5330 A123 PP5340 B2 Reinforcement % - % - 12 20 30 40 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.05 1.15 1.24 Tensile Strength Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4400 3600 4900 MPa ISO 527 31 30 32 38 Tensile Elongation Yield % ASTM D638 5 4 4 3 Break % ASTM D638 20 15 20 10 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 285,000 380,000 355,000 460,000 MPa ISO 178 1950 2600 2450 3200 Notched Izod 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 0.6 0.55 1.5 0.60 kJ/m2 ISO 180 3.30 3.00 8.25 3.30 Heat Deflection 66 psi °F ASTM D648 235 255 230 280 °C ISO 75 113 124 110 138 264 psi °F ASTM D648 135 156 150 180 °C ISO 75 57 69 66 82 Linear Shrinkage 1/8 in wall % - 1.4–1.9 1.0–1.4 1.1–1.5 0.6–1.0 3.2 mm wall % - 1.4–1.9 1.0–1.4 1.1–1.5 0.6–1.0 Offers improved stiffness and heat deflection as well as outstanding dimensional stability. Product Code - - - TP9000 A3 TP9110 A701-SM TP9120 B397 TP9120 A525-SM TP9130 A954 Reinforcement - - - Talc Talc Talc Talc Talc Reinforcement - % - 5 11 18 20 30 Specific 73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.94 0.97 1.01 1.04 1.12 Tensile Yield psi ASTM D638 2400 3000 2750 3600 3450 MPa ISO 527 18 22 19 25 24 Tensile Yield % ASTM D638 12 6 5 4 8 Break % ASTM D638 >400 100 170 30 250 Flexural 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 140,000 260,000 235,000 300,000 325,000 MPa ISO 178 1100 1800 1620 2000 2250 Notched 73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 No Break 6 10 2 2.2 kJ/m2 ISO 180 68.0 36.0 53.0 11.0 12.0 -30°C ft-lb/in ASTM D256 1.5 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.8 kJ/m2 ISO 180 8.5 6.0 7.0 3.9 4.0 Heat 66 psi °F ASTM D648 160 208 205 220 218 °C ISO 75 83 98 96 110 105 264 psi °F ASTM D648 100 143 140 160 160 °C ISO 75 50 62 57 70 71 Multiaxial Impact @ 6.6 m/s 0°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile 100% Ductile -30°C ASTM D3763 100% Ductile 100% Ductile 8 91.866.POLYONE www.polyone.com Maxxam™ HST Filled Polypropylene with High Strength and Stiffness Maxxam™ LO Low Odor Talc-Filled Reinforced grades that provide exceptional levels of strength and stiffness.

PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.80 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Accelerating growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & 10% Electrical & 11% 9% Distribution 28% PP&S Specialty 52% 69% 13% 7% Asia 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 24 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $52 2006 TTM Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 28% 2006 TTM Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 12% 43% 2006 TTM Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Innovation Pipeline Potential Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 12 4 9 6 1 6 3 7 4 5 6 1 1 7 2 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74 Specialty Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400 PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Lightweighting with Advanced Composites Increasing Healthcare Penetration Innovation Initiatives Expansion in Consumer Markets New Market Development $$$ $$ $ High Temperature Polymers PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers • Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’ sales force PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 97% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q3 2015 Pension Funding** As of September 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x $49 $121 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares in Q3 2015  Repurchased 14.8 million shares since early 2013  5.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 17 $0.20 $0.28 $0.36 $0.49 $0.54 $0.00 $0.15 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 Adjusted EPS Q3 2015 Financial Highlights  Color Additives & Inks operating margin reaches record third quarter level of 17.3%  Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 210 basis points year-over-year to 14.7%  Third quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 28% per year since 2011 $13 $19 $29 $30 $35 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 GCAI Operating Profit $11 $13 $15 $18 $20 $10 $14 $18 $22 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 GSEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Building & 7% Electrical & 1% 31% Textiles 7% 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 17.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision 44% 36% PolyOne Corporation Page 19 4% Building & 18% Electrical & 16% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 15.1% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% 44% 33% 19% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 2% Building & 23% 27% 30% 96% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.5% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Building & 33% 5% Electrical & 1% 11% 18% 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.1% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Building & 13% Electrical & 23% 15% 25% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 Q3 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 23 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  113 trained Black Belts  235 trained Green Belts  151 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 27  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 28 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 32 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.

S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 Q1 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.3% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 69% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 9 7 3 5 12 5 3 2 8 4 2 4 3 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74 Addressable Market ($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 98% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q1 2015 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x $49 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased over 500k shares in Q1 2015  Repurchased 11.8 million shares since early 2013  8.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 19 $0.17 $0.22 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15 Adjusted EPS $30 $34 $25 $30 $35 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 GCAI Operating Income (in millions) $18 $23 $15 $20 $25 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 GSEM Operating Income (in millions) Q1 2015 Financial Highlights  Global Specialty Engineered Materials’ operating margin of 16.3% above the 2015 target  Global Color Additives and Inks’ operating margin grew to 16.2%  First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 23% per year since 2010 +26% +11% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Building & 7% Electrical & 1% 31% Textiles 7% 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision 36% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 4% Building & 18% Electrical & 16% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 16.3% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% 33% 19% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 2% Building & 23% 27% 30% 96% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 2.7% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Building & 33% 5% Electrical & 1% 11% 18% 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Building & 13% Electrical & 23% 15% 25% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 5.9% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 50% 2006 Q1 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  103 trained Black Belts  247 trained Green Belts  127 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior organoleptic properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Three Months Twelve Months Three Months Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) (In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Short-term portion and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.8 $ 61.8 $ 61.9 Long-term debt 968.1 962.0 1,049.2 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (238.3) (238.6) (226.4) Net Debt $ 742.6 785.2 884.7 Income before income taxes $ 39.9 $ 88.4 $ 53.3 $ 101.8 Interest expense, net 15.5 62.2 16.1 62.8 Depreciation and amortization 32.8 123.9 25.1 116.2 Special items, impact on operating income 22.9 164.9 9.3 151.3 Accelerated depreciation included in special items (6.8) (23.1) (0.1) (16.4) Adjusted EBITDA $ 104.3 $ 416.3 $ 103.7 $ 415.7 Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.1 Goldman Sachs - May 19 2015 r4 Goldman Sachs - May 19 2015 POL IR Presentation - Updated for 2015 - 5-13-15 GS ��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference�May 2015�� Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return PolyOne Core Values Why Invest In PolyOne?

Avient corporation first quarter 2023 results AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N (NYSE: AVNT) F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this presentation constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of 10% and 15% 4. Continue fostering our Great Place to Work® culture Strategic Objectives Long Term Growth Rates Growth Drivers $340 $455 $790 $1,135 $51 $84 $212 $645 $108 $113 $231 $230 $265 $358 $726 $725 8-12% 8-10% 8-10% 5% Sustainable Solutions Composites Healthcare Asia/Emerging Regions Profitable Growth Great Place to Work 5.4% 10.9% 16.0% 2006 2014 2023 EBITDA Margins $0.14 $1.93 $2.36 2006 2014 2023 TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AND RECOGNITION Industry Sustainability Standards ESG Ratings Performance 1 4 87th 94th percentile 5 Avient CDP Score: A- FE BRUARY 14 , 2024 W E BCAS T P RE S E N TAT I O N DR.