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th, where it will provide details on its long-term growth drivers, future synergy capture from the Clariant Color acquisition as well as capital allocation priorities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include 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; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Color business, including any expected synergies; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; 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; an inability to achieve the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; our ability to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, including at the increased rate, and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions; and amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions.

It has already started producing useful data and we will use this to continue to develop new and unique masterbatch solutions with proven science behind how they perform during recycling processes, offering customers a portfolio certified by the laboratory. We expect to introduce more products throughout 2021 as new data is generated. Sources: 1)    https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/twopager-packaging-amendment-1.pdf 2)    https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_3846 3)    https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/en/#verpackungsgesetz

It has already started producing useful data and we will use this to continue to develop new and unique masterbatch solutions with proven science behind how they perform during recycling processes, offering customers a portfolio certified by the laboratory. We expect to introduce more products throughout 2021 as new data is generated. Sources: 1)    https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/twopager-packaging-amendment-1.pdf 2)    https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_3846 3)    https://verpackungsgesetz-info.de/en/#verpackungsgesetz

² https://www.ferc.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/E-4_10.pdf 

SAFETY PROTECTION BRAND S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T • Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC) • Flexible and comfortable to wear • FDA compliant • Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good adhesion to PC frame • Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel • Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

P1PC-011AquamixFactSheet2.indd Aquamix™ Dispersions & Emulsions Fact Sheet Ingredient Product % Activity Using 40 years of customization and technical expertise, Aquamix dispersions and emulsions from PolyOne® Chemists help latex formulators, adhesive manufacturers, specialty coatings producers, and polymer manufacturers shorten development cycles, streamline operations, and more effectively use resources. Accelerator Dispersions DPG Aquamix 165 50 1, 3 Diphenylguanidine DPTT (DPTH) Aquamix 122 50 Dipentamethylenethiuram Hexasulfide MBT Aquamix 305 50 2-mercaptobenzothiazole MBTS Aquamix 111 50 Benzothiazyldisulfide TETD Aquamix 181 50 Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide TMTD Aquamix 121 55 Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide TMTM Aquamix 179 50 Tetramethylthiuram Monosulfide ZBEC Aquamix 167 40 Zinc Dibenzyldithiocarbamate ZDBC Aquamix 129 50 Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate ZDEC Aquamix 130 50 Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate ZDMC Aquamix 131 50 Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate ZMBT Aquamix 128 50 Zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole Aq uam ix ™ D ispersio ns & Em ulsio ns Fact Sheet Chemical Name / Comments AMERICAS PolyOne Corporation Polymer Coating Systems 1675 Navarre Rd. Accelerator Dispersions DPG Aquamix 165 50 1, 3 Diphenylguanidine DPTT (DPTH) Aquamix 122 50 Dipentamethylenethiuram Hexasulfide MBT Aquamix 305 50 2-mercaptobenzothiazole MBTS Aquamix 111 50 Benzothiazyldisulfide TETD Aquamix 181 50 Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide TMTD Aquamix 121 55 Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide TMTM Aquamix 179 50 Tetramethylthiuram Monosulfide ZBEC Aquamix 167 40 Zinc Dibenzyldithiocarbamate ZDBC Aquamix 129 50 Zinc Dibutyldithiocarbamate ZDEC Aquamix 130 50 Zinc Diethyldithiocarbamate ZDMC Aquamix 131 50 Zinc Dimethyldithiocarbamate ZMBT Aquamix 128 50 Zinc 2-mercaptobenzothiazole Aq uam ix ™ D ispersio ns & Em ulsio ns Fact Sheet Chemical Name / Comments AMERICAS PolyOne Corporation Polymer Coating Systems 1675 Navarre Rd.

Specific drying temperatures and times can be found on the Technical Data Sheets for each individual product. If using a specialty overmolding grade, follow the coloring recommendations given on the individual product Technical Data Sheet.

The two-week window to participate gives participants the choice to take part, and enables physical distancing given their local communities’ COVID-19 safety guidance.   The Litterati app was developed to monitor clean-up efforts around the world with concrete data, which in turn makes it possible to foster change with lasting impact.  NOTE: On July 1, 2020, PolyOne and Clariant Masterbatch 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.

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