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NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.3 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/avient-provides-sustainable-vibrant-color-technology-in-fabrics-for-eco-conscious-consumers-301331796.html

This is where Avient’s Foaming Prediction Service can help. FOAMING PREDICITION SERVICE Avient Design uses Autodesk® Moldflow® simulation software1 to provide 3D simulations of parts foamed with Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents during the mold filling phase. The service is currently available for standard injection molding processes.

TECHNICAL SERVICES Avient Specialty Engineered Materials COULD YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT EXPAND YOUR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES? We then provide vital insight into the material selection, design, molding, and manufacturability to solve the biggest challenges. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

TECHNICAL SERVICES Avient Specialty Engineered Materials COULD YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT EXPAND YOUR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES? We then provide vital insight into the material selection, design, molding, and manufacturability to solve the biggest challenges. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

CONTAINER OEM S T O C K T A N K • Reduce container weight • Optimize throughput and provide internal training to sustain processing optimization • Minimize scrap • Improve surface appearance • Deployed an experienced field technician who was able to reduce tank weight by 30% through processing adjustments • Provided an additional lightweighting opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical foaming agent (CFA) process • Trained customer on CFA processing and collaborated to create a new CFA offering for further optimization • Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap rates and improved part appearance Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER B O T T L E S A N D C L O S U R E S • Achieve a lower cost on low volume orders • Accommodate a large number of custom designs with rapid color development and matching • Gain quick turnaround for colorant orders • Offered flat pricing with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 10 pounds • Eliminated low-volume surcharges, driving leaner inventory management • Implemented shorter development lead times to enable faster market access • Provided 3-day order lead times ColorMatrix™ Small Order Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE BRAND H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S • Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process • Color prediction feasibility for new material grades • Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation • Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled polystyrene • Worked with the brand owner to test multiple styrenic grades and understand the best fit across colors and recycled resins • Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS • Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the forthcoming 18 months PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/avient-color-prediction-tool

L’ORÉAL R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S • Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order to launch in North America and Europe at the same time • Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding lengthy lab trials • Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one PCR to another • Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins • Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin coloration for global consistency • Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100% of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or bio-based sources • Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8 out of 10 cases PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/avient-color-prediction-tool

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced it DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions MANNHEIM, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions,&n