CLEVELAND – May 9, 2018 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today announced that its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials for packaging are enabling top cosmetic brands to push the envelope on design.

MAJOR W&C PRODUCER L O W - V O L T A G E W I R E J A C K E T & I N S U L A T I O N • Flame retardance • Heat resistance up to 125°C • Long term insulation resistance (LTIR) • Cold temperature resistance • Offered singular formulation capable of meeting UL-44, UL-4703, UL-1277 and CSA 22.2 listing specifications • Delivered economical solution suitable for multiple end-use commercial and residential applications • Provided on-site technical support to optimize production quality and speed Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

W I R E L E S S P OW E R BA N K M A N U FAC T U R E R W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K • Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS • Good stain resistance and UV resistance • Easy processing • Silky Feel • Developed a customized TPE that exhibited better bonding and UV performance than the competition, and met all specification requirements • Supplied a pre-colored formulation to simplify processing and achieve desired look and feel Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MC-54017PV TAN 44 W/UV MC-54032PV TAN 35 W/UV MC-54057PV TAN 20 W/UV

PURPLE 2685C W/ UV TVC10576EUV BLACK 602581 W/UV TC500065PEUV ORANGE 28366 W/UV

MC-53989NY AK-CANVAS W/UV MC-54047PV CLAY 69 W/UV MC-61360PP BLAZE ORANGE W/UV

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

© 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LIGHTING MANUFACTURER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • PA based grade to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Easy moulding • Improved light output compared to alternative materials • Improved corrosion resistance and weight reduction • It gave the customer more design possibilities and a more cost effective solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

W AT E R S TO R AG E M A N U FAC T U R E R P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S • Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide differentiating feature for landmark product launch • Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface • Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements • Formulated a multi-polymer solution that ensured microbial and fungal growth were diminished while preserving polymer performance • Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal effect of undesirable tastes and odors • Enabled customer to meet requirements through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of regulatory protocols Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M L E A D I N G PAC K AG I N G F I L M S U P P L I E R • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AV I E N T S O L U T I O N • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste W H Y AV I E N T K E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y L E A R N M O R E