Patterson 1:30 Global Color, Additives and Inks John V. Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 6 PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Robert M. Van Hulle Senior Vice President, President of Global Color, Additives & Inks Michael E.

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Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants offer ultra-high heat resistance and sophisticated color options for medical applications. The Transcend line of high-performance colorants features solid opaque colors and transparent colors that consist of bright, vibrant tones. NAME COLOR FAMILY COLOR CODE TRANSPARENTS Transparent Blue Violet Violet PPT6730-4005 Transparent Aquamarine Blue PPT6730-5018 Transparent Teal Green Green PPT6730-564C Transparent Optimal Yellow Yellow PPT6730-458C Transparent Energy Orange Orange PPT6730-150C Transparent Crimson Red PPT6730-2009 Transparent True Gray Gray PPT6730-7001 OPAQUES Linen White White PPO6730-9010 Hygienic White White PPO6730-9001 Ice Gray Gray PPO6730-5C True Gray Gray PPO6730-424C Shadow Gray PPO6730-446C Gunmetal Gray PPO6730-426C Black Black PPO6730-6C Powder Blue Blue PPO6730-2127C Smoky Blue Blue PPO6730-7682C Bright Azure Blue PPO6730-653C Cobalt Blue PPO6730-5002 Navy Blue PPO6730-5004 Aquamarine Blue PPO6730-7699C Blue Violet Violet PPO6730-7456C Emerald Green PPO6730-6016 Clover Green PPO6730-7723C Optimal Yellow Yellow PPO6730-459C Energy Orange Orange PPO6730-2000 Crimson Red PPO6730-3000 Colors may vary from actual color shown.

PRODUCT BULLETIN Stan-Tone™ Colorants Vinyl Paste Colors (HCC) Stan-Tone™ HCC vinyl paste colorants are select organic and inorganic pigments dispersed in diisodecyl phthalate plasticizer (DIDP). By varying ingredient ratios, a wide range of viscosities and color control are achieved to enhance metering capability and distribution. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Indoor or outdoor lightfastness • Heat stability • Non-phthalate pigments available • Additional options available using custom plasticizers APPLICATIONS Stan-Tone HCC dispersions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including: • Coated fabric • Vinyl sealants • Adhesives • Wall coverings • Toys • Sporting goods • Footwear • Silk screen Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Specific Gravity Color Index Heat Stability Lightfastness WHITE HCC-12144 Titanium Dioxide, Anatase 61 1.89 PW-6 1 I/O C HCC-12145 Titanium Dioxide, Rutile 70 2.09 PW-6 1 I/O YELLOW HCC-12148 (a) Diarylide AAOT GS 35 1.09 PY-14 3 I HCC-12516 (a) Diarylide AAMX RS 30 1.07 PY-13 3 I HCC-12149 (a) Diarylide HR RS 22 1.04 PY-83 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12194 Iron Oxide 70 2.08 PY-42 2 C I/O HCC-12503 Benzimidazolone GS 30 1.09 PY-151 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-5253 (b) Isoindolinone RS 30 1.12 PY-110 1 I/O ORANGE HCC-17394 Benzimidazolone RS 20 1.05 PO-36 2 I/O HCC-17747 Azo YS 30 1.11 PO-64 2 I/O HCC-33428 Dianisidine RS 29 1.06 PO-16 3 I/O (Mass) RED HCC-12156 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt BS 30 1.12 PR-48:2 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12160 (a) Red 2B, Ca Salt YS 33 1.12 PR-48:1 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12158 (a) Pyrazolone YS 25 1.05 PR-38 2 C I/O (Mass) HCC-12159 Pigment Scarlet BS 38 1.21 PR-60:1 2 I/O (Mass) HCC-12196 Iron Oxide, Dark VBS 65 2.09 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-12197 Iron Oxide, Light BS 70 2.24 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-18653 Iron Oxide, Light VYS 70 2.23 PR-101 1 I/O HCC-11796 (a) Specialty Naphthol BS 32 1.06 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C HCC-12742 (a) Specialty Naphthol YS 30 1.07 PR-170 2 I/O (Mass) C HCC-2160 (b) Quinacridone BS 26 1.08 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-12309 Quinacridone YS 25 1.07 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-7707 Perylene Scarlet YS 25 1.04 PR-149 2 I/O HCC-15738 Diketo-Pyrrolo- Pyrrol YS 30 1.1 PR-254 1 I/O BLUE HCC-12164 Phthalocyanine GS 27 1.08 PB-15:3 1 I/O HCC-12166 Phthalocyanine RS 18 1.05 PB-15 1 I/O HCC-12168 Phthalocyanine RS-NC 32 1.11 PB-15:1 1 I/O HCC-12929 (c) Ultramarine 53 1.4 PB-29 1 I/O Stan-Tone Code Pigment Type Approx. % Approx. % Solids Color Index pH Typical Lightfastness GREEN HCC-12172 Phthalocyanine BS 17 1.07 PG-7 1 I/O HCC-12173 Phthalo Brominated VYS 25 1.16 PG-36 1 I/O HCC-10562 Phthalocyanine YS 30 1.15 PG-7 1 I/O HCC-12176 Chromium Oxide 80 2.8 PG-17 1 I/O VIOLET/MAGENTA HCC-17680 (c) Ultramarine Violet 50 1.46 PV-15 1 I/O HCC-2170 (b) Quinacridone Violet 30 1.09 PV-19 2 I/O HCC-14562 Quinacridone Magenta 25 1.06 PR-122 2 I/O HCC-26775 Benzimidazolone 20 1.03 PV-32 2 I/O HCC-33159 (a) Carbazole Violet 12 1.03 PV-23 2 I/O BROWN/TAN HCC-1286 (b) Iron Oxide, Tan HR 60 1.85 PBr-11 1 I/O HCC-12201 Iron Oxide, Light 71 2.21 PBr-6 2 C I/O HCC-12202 Iron Oxide, Dark 67.5 2.06 PBr-6 2 C I/O BLACK HCC-12203 Furnace-High Jet 18 1.06 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12204 Furnace-High Jet 6 1 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12205 Furnace-Low Jet 34 1.15 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-12206 Furnace-Medium Jet 20 1.07 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-18654 Furnace-Ultra High Jet 15 1.04 PBk-7 1 I/O HCC-14674 Iron Oxide 59 1.82 PBk-11 2 C I/O ALUMINUM HCC-12177 Aluminum 50 1.43 PM-1 2 I/O HCC RS = Red Shade YS = Yellow Shade VYS = Very Yellow Shade BS = Blue Shade VBS = Very Blue Shade GS = Green Shade NC = Non-Crystallizing HR = Heat-Resistant (a) = Potential Bleed / Migration (b) = ESO plasticizer (Epoxidized Soybean Oil) (c) = Pigment may fade in acidic environment LIGHTFASTNESS I = Indoor Only I/O = Indoor or Outdoor Mass = Outdoor Masstone Application Only C = Some Caution Advised HEAT STABILITY 1 = Above 400°F 2 = 350°F–400°F 3 = Below 350°F C = Some Caution Advised www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Demand from local and regional customers for pre-colored Mevopur materials stems from an increase in the Asia Pacific market for medical and diagnostic devices and pharmaceutical packaging. Mevopur pre-colored specialty materials are available in a wide range of polymer families. NOTE: On July 1, 2020, PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatches joined together as Avient, a new kind of materials company focused on conquering customer challenges and unlocking the potential for innovation and sustainability around the globe.

Design times can be less than three days for colorants. There are significant revenue opportunities generated from the combined color and additive technology strengths of the two legacy companies. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 17 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Other 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 9 t (E x c l.

Base Resin PPA PC PSU PES PPS Co- polymer Acetal PEEK PA Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C) Rear Zone 550–580 (288–305) 550–590 (288–310) 600–640 (316–338) 630–660 (332–338) 550–580 (288–304) 350–370 (177–188) 660–700 (349–371) 440–490 (227–254) Center Zone 560–600 (293–316) 570–600 (300–316) 620–670 (327–354) 650–680 (343–360) 560–615 (293–324) 380–390 (193–200) 700–730 (371–388) 470–510 (243–266) Front Zone 580–620 (304–327) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 670–730 (354–388) 590–630 (310–332) 390–430 (200–221) 720–750 (382–400) 490–540 (254–282) Nozzle 575–615 (302–324) 580–630 (304–322) 630–680 (332–360) 680–700 (360–371) 600–625 (316–330) 380–415 (193–213) 720–750 (382–400) 520–570 (271–300) Melt Temperature 575–615 (302–324) 580–625 (304–330) 625–675 (330–358) 650–710 (343–377) 600–625 (316–330) 370–410 (188–210) 670–740 (354–393) 520–570 (271–300) Mold Temperature 250–300 (121–150) 175–240 (80–116) 190–300 (88–150) 225–325 (107–164) 250–325 (121–164) 190–250 (88–121) 290–375 (143–190) 150–200 (66–93) Pack & Hold Pressure 50%–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity in/s 1.0–3.0 Back Pressure psi 50 Screw Speed rpm 50–90 Drying Parameters °F (°C) 6 hrs @ 175 (80) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 4 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 250 (121) 3 hrs @ 300 (150) 2 hrs @ 200 (93) 3 hrs @ 275 (135) 4 hrs @ 180 (82) Cushion in 0.125–0.250 Screw Compression Ratio 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 Nozzle Type General General General General General General General Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2 of projected area of cavities and runner system * Barrel temperatures should be elevated for compounds designed for electrical insulative properties.

Patterson added, “Our Color, Additives and Inks segment also delivered record operating income of $58 million during the fourth quarter. This represents a 45% increase over the prior year quarter, pro forma for the Clariant Masterbatch business.” See Attachment 3 for a definition and summary of special items and Attachment 7 for a summary of pro forma adjustments associated with the Clariant MB Acquisition necessary to reflect Clariant MB adjusted results in all periods presented.

leadership team, and I'm thrilled he'll now be contributing on an even deeper level, as he leads our Color segment for future growth." Color and Additives segment in Clariant

We are also benefitting from the recent acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch and early synergy capture.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends including at the increased rate; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.