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The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service:
Coating Processing of Textile (Yarn) and Glass
Products (Yarn) and Related Management Activities
Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road,
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Business Number:
898451794
Mailing Address:
Delivery Mode: GeneralDelivery
Address Line 1: 17 Tideman Drive
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: Orangeville Ontario L9W3K3
Country: Canada
Facility Name:
Orangeville Plasticizer
NAICS Code:
326198
NPRI ID:
2277
Physical Address:
Address Line 1: 15 Tideman Drive
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: Orangeville Ontario L9W3K3
Country: Canada
Latitude: 43.9133
Longitude: 80.1158
Contact Type
Technical Contact, Company Coordinator, Public Contact, Person who coordinated the
preparation of the Toxics Reduction Plan
Name:
Brian Greer
Position:
EHS Manager
Telephone:
5192150535
Email:
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Certifying Official
Name:
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Telephone:
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General Information
Substance List
CAS RN Substance Name Releases Releases (Speciated VOCs) Disposals Recycling Unit
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate 0.0000 N/A N/A N/A tonnes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate 0.0001 N/A N/A N/A tonnes
85449 Phthalic anhydride N/A N/A N/A N/A tonnes
Extension
73642
Fax:
4164994687
Email:
darryl.chartrand@ch2m.com
Contact Type
Highest Ranking Employee
Name:
Robert Greenop
Position:
Plant Manager
Telephone:
5199385865
Email:
robert.greenop@polyone.com
Mailing Address:
Address Line 1:
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: None
Country: None
Contact Type
Person who prepared the report
Name:
Najat Kamal
Position:
EHSQ specialist
Telephone:
5148089920
Email:
najat.kamal@polyone.com
Mailing Address:
Delivery Mode: GeneralDelivery
Address Line 1:
City, Province/Territory, Postal Code: None
Country: None
Number of employees:
16
Activities for Which the 20,000Hour Employee
Threshold Does Not Apply:
None of the above
Activities Relevant to Reporting Dioxins,
Furans and Hexacholorobenzene:
None of the above
Activities Relevant to Reporting of Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs):
Wood preservation using creosote: No
Is this the first time the facility is reporting to
the NPRI (under current or past ownership):
No
Is the facility controlled by another Canadian
company or companies:
No
Did the facility report under other
environmental regulations or permits:
No
Is the facility required to report one or more
NPRI Part 4 substances (Criteria Air
Contaminants):
No
Operating Schedule Days of the Week:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Usual Number of Operating Hours per day:
24
Usual Daily Start Time (24h) (hh:mm):
07:00
CAS RN Substance Name Releases Releases (Speciated VOCs) Disposals Recycling Unit
Applicable Programs
CAS RN Substance Name NPRI ON MOE TRA ON MOE Reg 127/01
First report for
this substance to
the ON MOE TRA
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate Yes Yes Yes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate Yes Yes No
85449 Phthalic anhydride Yes Yes No
General Information about the Substance Releases and Transfers of the Substance
CAS RN
Substance
Name
Was the substance
released onsite
The substance will be reported as the sum of releases
to all media (total of 1 tonne or less)
1 tonne or more of a Part 5 Substance
(Speciated VOC) was released to air
103231
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
adipate
Yes Yes No
117817
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
phthalate
Yes Yes No
85449
Phthalic
anhydride
No No No
General Information about the Substance Disposals and Offsite Transfers for Recycling
CAS RN
Substance
Name
Was the substance disposed of (onsite or off
site), or transferred for treatment prior to final
disposal
Is the facility required to report on disposals of
tailings and waste rock for the selected reporting
period
Was the substance
transferred offsite for
recycling
103231
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
adipate
No No No
117817
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
phthalate
No No No
85449
Phthalic
anhydride
No No No
General Information about the Substance Nature of Activities
CAS RN Substance Name Manufacture the Substance Process the Substance Otherwise Use of the Substance
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate For sale/distribution As a formulation component As a byproduct
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate For sale/distribution As a formulation component As a byproduct
85449 Phthalic anhydride As a byproduct As a reactant As a byproduct
TRA Quantifications
CAS RN Substance Name Use, Creation, Contained in Product Quantity Use ranges for public reporting
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate Use 0.000 tonnes Yes
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate Creation 27.159 tonnes Yes
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate Contained in Product 27.159 tonnes Yes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate Use 0.000 tonnes Yes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate Creation 0.104 tonnes Yes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate Contained in Product 0.104 tonnes Yes
85449 Phthalic anhydride Use 4228.7 tonnes Yes
85449 Phthalic anhydride Creation 0.000 tonnes Yes
85449 Phthalic anhydride Contained in Product 4228.7 tonnes Yes
TRA Quantifications Others
CAS RN
Substance
Name
Change in Method
of Quantification
Reasons
for
Change
Description of how the change impact
tracking and quantification of the substance
Description of how an
incident(s) affected
quantifications
Significant
Process
Change
103231
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
adipate
No
117817
Bis(2
ethylhexyl)
phthalate
No
85449
Phthalic
anhydride
No
CAS RN
Substance
Name
Change in Method
of Quantification
Reasons
for
Change
Description of how the change impact
tracking and quantification of the substance
Description of how an
incident(s) affected
quantifications
Significant
Process
Change
Total Quantity Released (All Media)
CAS RN Substance Name Category Basis of Estimate Detail Code Quantity
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate Total Quantity Released O Engineering Estimates 0.0000 tonnes
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate Total Quantity Released O Engineering Estimates 0.0001 tonnes
Onsite Releases Quarterly Breakdown of Annual Releases
CAS RN Substance Name Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
117817 Bis(2ethylhexyl) phthalate 25 25 25 25
Onsite Releases Reasons for Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year
CAS RN Substance Name Reasons for Changes in Quantities from Previous Year Comments
103231 Bis(2ethylhexyl) adipate No significant change (i.e.
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Report Submitted by
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full name)
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Visiting address Stationsplein 8 K, 6221BT Maastricht
Telephone number +31437999376
Fax number +31437999333
Internet address www.clariant.com
Date of incorporation 11-04-2006
Activities SBI-code: 46751 - Wholesale of basic and industrial chemicals
For further information on activities, see Dutch extract.
Employees 4
Sole shareholder
Name Clariant Plastics & Coatings AG
Visiting address Rothaustrasse 61, CH-4132 Muttenz 1, Switzerland
Registered in Handelsregister
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is in conformity with Quality Management System Standard:
GB/T19001-2016 / ISO9001:2015
The certificate is valid to the following product(s)/service:
Textile (Yarn), Glass Products (Yarn) Coating
Processing
Registration Address/ Physical Address: R&D Workshop 5, No. 8, Lanxiang Road,
West Taihu Science and Technology Industrial Park, Changzhou City, Jiangsu
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
4POLYONE CORPORATION
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE SERVICE INNOVATION
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
Solutions
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
IQ Design Labs
InVisiOSM Color
Services
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services driving customer value
What We Do
5POLYONE CORPORATION
PolyOne At a Glance
2017 Revenue – $3.2 billion
Performance
Products &
Solutions
21%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
19%
Color
Additives
& Inks
26%
United
States
59%
Europe
14%
Latin
America
9%
Canada
8%
Asia
10%
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017
Transportation
18%
Consumer
12%
Healthcare
11%
Packaging
11% Industrial16%
Building &
Construction
12%
Wire &
Cable 9%
Electrical &
Electronics
6%
Appliance
5%
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
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2%
43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 2017
%
o
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
Specialty OI $5M $87M $280M
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance
2020 Platinum Vision
20%+
20%+
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
15%
2006 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 14.0%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.5%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 10.7%
Distribution 2.6% 6.3%
8POLYONE CORPORATION
$50
$116
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2018
10.8%
11.3%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
Free Cash Flow (in millions) ROIC*
$200 - $220
14.0%
$143
12.9%
15.0%
9POLYONE CORPORATION
$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Since 2011, we have returned over $950 million to shareholders
$767M
Cumulative Share Repurchases (in millions)
$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.58
$0.70
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3-Year Dividend Plan
Increasing Annual Dividend
10POLYONE CORPORATION
Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
in 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
eighth consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Expect to increase
annual dividend 60%
or more cumulatively
over next three years
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
11POLYONE CORPORATION
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
38%
2006 2017
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
$20
$52
2006 2017
Research & Development Spend
($ millions)
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
(10 Projects) (10 Projects)
($500 million)
(19 Projects)
($1.4 billion)
Innovation Pipeline Potential
Frame
Opportunity
Prototype Scale-up and
Test Market
Commercial
Launch
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1
Build Business
Case
12POLYONE CORPORATION
2017 2021
Key Innovation Growth Platforms
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting
contents in PET packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to
simplify manufacturing and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a
pipeline for next generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
Total Sales
($millions)
2017 2021
2017 2021
2017 2021
13POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers –
have trained over 30 customers
in LSS methodology
Providing Industrial design and
color services to small/medium
sized customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening Relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Segment Highlights
16POLYONE CORPORATION
1.7%
4.6% 5.1%
5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
16.0%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
2017 Revenue: $0.9 Billion
Key End Markets (% of revenue)
United
States
46%
Europe
31%
Asia 15%
Latin
America
4%
South
America
2%
Canada
2%
Platinum
Vision
Packaging
(27%)
Industrial
(14%)
Wire & Cable
(10%)
Textiles
(12%)
Transportation
(8%)
15.5%
Operating Income % of Sales
Color, Additives & Inks
At a Glance
17POLYONE CORPORATION
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
Platinum
Vision
United
States
48%
Europe
28%
Asia
22%
Canada
2%
Consumer
(20%)
Transportation
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
(15%)
Wire & Cable
(13%)
Healthcare
(11%)
12.5%
20%+
Key End Markets (% of revenue)
2017 Revenue: $0.6 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
14.3%
Specialty Engineered Materials
At a Glance
18POLYONE CORPORATION
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
10.7%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
11.1%
United
States
77%
Canada
16% Latin America
5%
Asia
2%
Platinum
Vision
Building & Construction
(30%)
Transportation
(16%)
Wire & Cable
(15%)
Industrial
(18%)
Key End Markets (% of revenue)
2017 Revenue: $0.7 Billion Operating Income % of Sales
Performance Products & Solutions
At a Glance
19POLYONE CORPORATION
Transportation
23%
Healthcare
22%
Industrial
18%
Consumer
15% Appliance
7%
E & E
6%
B & C
4%
Packaging
3%
W & C
2%
4%
38%
2006 2017
ROIC*
2.6%
3.0% 3.5%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9% 6.1%
6.6% 6.5 - 7.5%6.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
*After-Tax ROIC
6.4%
2017 Revenue: $1.2 Billion Key Suppliers
Operating Income % of Sales
4.0%
Platinum
Vision
Distribution
At a Glance
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Target End Markets &
Application Examples
21POLYONE CORPORATION
Thermally Conductive
Technologies
Chemical Resistant
Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Technologies
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
22POLYONE CORPORATION
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural Components
Sound & Vibration Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
23POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Components
24POLYONE CORPORATION
Oxygen Scavenger
Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Technologies
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified Technologies
Target End Markets… Packaging
25POLYONE CORPORATION
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
26POLYONE CORPORATION
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increasing design capabilities
by reducing weight and layer
thickness
27POLYONE CORPORATION
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile concentrate
with the ability to be
incorporated into a wide
variety of products
28POLYONE CORPORATION
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Durable, long-lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
Minimize environmental
stress cracking and
discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
29POLYONE CORPORATION
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
30POLYONE CORPORATION
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
31POLYONE CORPORATION
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Solutions
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and
its associated wastewater
treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
32POLYONE CORPORATION
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
High flame retardancy to meet
strict UL standards
Greater processing and design
flexibility
Specialized additives provide
long term color stability
Diffusive lens materials improve
light dispersion
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.