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SHANGHAI – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will showcase its latest innovations at Chinaplas 2014, one of the world’s largest plastics industry exhibitions. In addition, this specialty solution improves color stability and maintains polymer clarity. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

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In addition, PolyOne is announcing a new agreement with Total Polymer Solutions (TPS; Rathcoole, Ireland) in which TPS will distribute healthcare solutions to its customers from the NEU Specialty Engineered Materials business of PolyOne.   With a comprehensive distribution portfolio of clear rigid, opaque rigid, and flexible medical-grade polymers, PolyOne is uniquely equipped to help healthcare customers navigate the material selection process, whether an application requires a single material or multiple polymers. PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Our medical-grade polymer technologies and technical support services are focused on helping you solve short- and long-term product challenges. Whether you’re designing an MRI machine or a handheld imaging device, Avient polymer materials will help you deliver equipment that’s functional, protective, and compliant. Whether you’re designing an MRI machine or a handheld imaging device, Avient polymer materials will help you deliver equipment that’s functional, protective, and compliant.

INDUSTRY BULLETIN DISPERSIONS IN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Silicone Colorant Dispersions Biocompatible, conformable silicone rubber colorants that deliver lightfastness and aesthetic appeal • 3D medical silicone printing • Anatomical models and surgical guides • External prosthetics and orthotics • Wearable medical devices • Medical ventilation/respiratory masks • Dental and medical tools and equipment • Catheters and tubing • Medical adhesives Silicone Additive Dispersions Silicone additive solutions formulated to provide chemical resistance, durability, and enhanced physical properties Rubber Colorant Dispersions Durable rubber colorants formulated for optimal dispersion and lot-to-lot consistency to promote ease of handling • Medical devices and tools • Vibration and shock control for medical equipment • Drug delivery devices Urethane Colorant Dispersions Versatile urethane colorants that streamline production and enhance quality • Medical packaging • Foam enclosures/support for medical tools and equipment • Medical and surgical devices • Physical therapy tools Epoxy Colorant Dispersions Long-lasting, hygienic epoxy colorants that provide high-cost efficiency, stability, and customization opportunities • Medical adhesives • Healthcare facility floor coatings Vinyl Colorant Dispersions Vinyl colorants developed for applications where dispersion, uniformity, compatibility, and cleanliness are essential • Catheters and tubing • Medical equipment Aqueous Additive Formulations Functional additives stabilized, suspended, and dispersed in water that shorten development cycles, streamline operations, and can be customized to meet specific requirements • Medical gloves • Wound care Electrically Conductive Additives for Silicone Innovative silicone additives to provide high conductivity and lower filler loadings • Wearable medical devices • Neurostimulation electrode pads • Medical tools and equipment Laser Marking Additives for Silicone Dispersions containing laser absorbers and color formers that eliminate the need for secondary etching while promoting chemical resistance, mechanical property retention, and production efficiency • Medical packaging • 3D medical silicone printing • Anatomical models and surgical guides • External prosthetics and orthotics • Medical ventilation/respiratory masks • Medical devices Surface Modification Additives for Silicone Non-oil based silicone additives that reduce tackiness and enhance smoothness of the cured compound • Catheters and tubing • Dental tools and equipment • Medical adhesives • Medical devices, tools, and equipment Self-Bonding Silicone Silicone compounds able to bond to various substrates without prime coating • Medical tools and equipment • Wearable medical devices • Medical packaging This listing represents standard Avient dispersion technologies and addresses common healthcare applications, but we can work with you to explore additional options.

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