– PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that medical device manufacturer Mecall S.r.l. has replaced lead in radiology equipment with Trilliant™ Radiation Shielding solutions from PolyOne.  PolyOne is exhibiting a full range of polymer, colorant and additive healthcare solutions this week at Medical Design & Manufacturing West in booth 3213. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

EXTERNAL FIXATOR DEVICE S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S • Durable material that withstands everyday use • Light weight for easy customer handling • Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend product lifetime • Maintained stiffness and straightness necessary for halo applications • Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio vs. metal • Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining high performance needs • Maximized user comfort via customized Avient Design services Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Versaflex - BVM Resuscitator Bag BAG-VALVE-MASK (BVM) MANUFACTURER R E S U S C I T A T O R B A G • Compatible gamma sterilization process • Achieve desired elastomeric properties • PVC-free formulation • FDA, ISO 10993, USP VI compliant • Repeatable injection molding process • Complemented customer expertise with technical support in material selection, part & tool design, and process development • Customized TPE offered customer an alternative to vinyl without sacrificing performance • Improved process efficiency and overall system costs through injection molding method Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AEROSPACE INTERIORS OEM S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T • Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy • Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance and 16G kinetic survivability • Agility to delivery solution within 8-month compressed product development timeline • Achieved 40% weight reduction generating $16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs • Optimized component designs for long fiber material and conducted FEA validation • Performed prototype molding and testing for load and impact specifications to expedite development Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?

PowerPoint Presentation MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S • Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device regulations • Offer Good sealing performance • Provide technical supports for processing recommendations • Deliver a high compression set materials to improve comfort • Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share • Provided technical support during design and the manufacturing process for EVA bonding • Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent sealing performance Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers - G2705 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OEM C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R • Durable and will not rust • Dimensional stability • Easy to process • Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material with excellent strength and modulus to replace steel • Offered low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance to maintain performance • Responded quickly and provided local technology support on mold design and injection process OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PHONE CASE MANUFACTURER P H O N E C A S E • Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE • Received radiocarbon (C14) international certificate for bio-based content • Provided excellent bonding ability with good aesthetics • Matched design specs with an easily colored material using traditional TPE colorants reSoundTM OM TPEs WHY AVIENT?

These materials must be able to withstand the effects of hydrogen transfer without contaminating the energy source or harming the pipe in order to keep the energy system safe. This company designed an internal pipeline applicator to reinforce the pipe from the inside to handle the new pressure demands of hydrogen. The reinforcement material increased breaking efficiency, resistance to long-term creep, elevated temperatures, and cyclical strain- based fatigue.