The need for better PC color solutions has never been greater. This solution offers better color consistency and better color dispersion in transparent PC resins, helping to retain transparent properties and preventing contamination by keeping production lines clean. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • More accurate dosage on a small-scale leading to better color consistency • Better color dispersion in transparent PC resin compared to pigments, helping to retain transparent properties • Prevents contamination by keeping cleanliness in production lines often found with powders • Lower inventory, easier supply chain management • Better cost effectiveness with lower dosage • Prevents undesirable yellowness/greenness in PC chips • Supports sustainability through improved color and material changeover time • Liquid solution reduces dosage compared to alternatives PRODUCT BULLETIN www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Structural system enhancements, such as a portable light booth for immediate color matching, hand-held spectrophotometer, and embedded standard libraries such as PANTONE® colors, reduce the required color design time to right now, including precise color measurement and colorant quotation. At the same time, however, it produces considerable data that must be effectively managed with new time- and cost-efficient tools. Media contact Jennifer Huang  Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia  Avient Corporation   +86 21 60284888  jennifer.huang@avient.com

SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.

This Zodiac Libra silicone ink portfolio includes bases, additives, ready-for-use (RFU) colors, toner colors, pigment concentrates, and special effect inks. RFU and toner colors are popular colors in the athletic and performance-wear market Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

In addition to increasing competitive market position, Colorsperse organic-based colorants also boost process efficiency by eliminating pigment grinding and additional quality checks, which often require multiple color corrections. Seth Tomasch, general manager, PolyOne, said, “Cosmetics brands can leverage our expertise in pigment dispersions to improve their competitive advantage with greater process efficiencies and enhanced consumer appeal that expands marketplace reach.” Caption : PolyOne has launched a new range of organic color dispersions for cosmetic applications.

Flat colors representing the physical world are juxtaposed with “lit” bright colors of the digital world in this palette. For more information on Color Inspiration 2020 and how it can help designers and brand owners develop color strategies based on consumer color preferences, contact PolyOne here. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Wilflex Epic Rio RFU Standard Colors include 33 popular industry colors that allow for vibrant and bold prints.  Wilflex Epic Rio RFU Standard Colors were created with sustainability in mind. The launch of Wilflex Epic Rio RFU Standard Colors emphasizes Avient Specialty Inks’ focus on sustainability,” said Tito Echiburu, general manager of Avient Specialty Inks.

With well-controlled laser transmission rates, multiple color choices and customized performance options, this new addition to the Bergamid portfolio allows manufacturers to produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces. Laser welding is technically advanced, and its success depends on the weldability, transmission rates, softening point, absorption agents, and color compatibility of the materials used,” said Flight Xu, general manager of Specialty Engineered Materials Asia for PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

This next generation thermoplastic technology bridges the historic gap in performance between TPEs and silicone, opening up abundant application opportunities,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. The naturally translucent material can be colored press-side or formulated in a custom pre-colored version. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Geonä Bold Alloys: formulated for exceptional weathering performance and color hold for dark outdoor building applications Additionally, Kristin Meyers, Geon senior industry manager for PolyOne, will be presenting ‘Solutions in Dark Color Outdoor Architectural Applications’ on May 8 in the Pipe & Profile Theater at the event. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com