PolyOne Launches New Black Masterbatch Colorants with Sustainable Carbon Black Solid Color Masterbatches Deep Black Shades for Polyester Textiles

Sourcing the additive as a masterbatch, often bundled with colorant, makes it easier to add to your production process. With that in mind, here are a few caveats to remember during your search for laser marking masterbatches: When possible, select an additive or masterbatch that’s been developed for your specific industry – this can help you save time and improve quality

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Such is the case with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition, where strong free cash flow will allow us to de-lever quickly. 19 AVIENT IS MODESTLY LEVERED 1.

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. We will deliver for our stakeholders through multiple value creation levers—many of which are unique to Avient: o Demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare, and composites, together with Clariant Masterbatch revenue synergies, that will drive 2021 revenue growth of 8% and long-term growth in excess of GDP o Clariant Masterbatch cost synergy capture will result in significant near-term benefit In addition, we remain committed to increasing annual dividends in line with earnings growth and opportunistically buying back shares, all while remaining modestly levered.

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119912 BL TPU MASTERBATCH 119913 PK TPU MASTERBATCH 362 GREEN LESS BLACK

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Such is the case with the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition, where strong free cash flow will allow us to de-lever quickly. 19 AVIENT IS MODESTLY LEVERED 1.

Available in natural, white and black grades, the Edgetek HI PKE series is also colorable with support from Avient. TECHNICAL PROPERTIES(1) TEST METHOD Edgetek™ ET8900-0011 HI UV NAT Edgetek™ ET8900-0012 HI UV White Edgetek™ ET8900-0013 HI UV Black Physical Density/Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.13 g/cm3 1.15 g/cm3 1.13 g/cm3 Molding Shrinkage - Flow ASTM D955 1.4–2% 1.4–2% 1.4–2% Mechanical Tensile Strength (Yield) ASTM D638 5,900 psi 5,800 psi 5,800 psi Tensile Modulus(2) ASTM D638 169,000 psi 161,087 psi 176,000 psi Flexural Modulus(3) ASTM D790 187,000 psi 190,985 psi 188,000 psi Impact Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 17.3 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in 16.5 ft-lb/in Notched Izod Impact -22°F (-30°C), 0.125 in ASTM D256A 3.2 ft-lb/in 3.0 ft-lb/in 3.3 ft-lb/in Thermal (HDT) 66 psi (0.45 MPa), 0.125 in ASTM D648 121°C 135°C 129°C NORTH AMERICA GRADES (1) Data based on single lot of lab generated samples.

This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com NEUSOFT EXPRESS STANDARD COLOR PALETTE TPUs are available in neat or 20% BaSO4 formulations, except black, which is not available in 20% BaSO4 loading. PMS 324C PMS Cool Gray 11C PMS Black 6C PMS 290C PMS 1767C PMS 144C PMS 3405C PMS 358C

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).