Avient Launches Medical TPE Grades Formulated Without Animal Derivatives

– February 3, 2020 – At Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West next week, PolyOne will launch its newest medical grade,

Avient Launches Automotive-Specific Grades within its reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs Portfolio

High-Temperature COMPTEK™ Medical-Grade Formulations from PolyOne Now Available in North America

PRODUCT BULLETIN Maxxam™ LO - Low Odor Talc-Filled Polypropylene for Underhood Automotive HVAC Uses The Maxxam™ LO product line is a suite of olefin grades designed to meet the most stringent odor requirements in automotive HVAC applications, all without compromising performance or aesthetics. Using its formulation expertise, PolyOne can also customize Maxxam LO grades to achieve a breadth of physical and mechanical properties that meet the specifications of any automotive OEM.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants OnColor™ Brilliant Metallic Colorants are highly reflective colorants that rely on premium coatings grade special-effect pigments to produce a striking look for polymer parts. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Available in standard metallic finishes or custom colors • Premium grade special-effect pigments • Uniquely formed particles provide an enhanced metallic effect • Molded-in color eliminates scratching or chipping • Cost effective replacement for painted, plated or metal parts MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS OnColor Brilliant Metallic Colorants add depth and vibrancy to: • Packaging, including premium cosmetics or luxury caps • Transportation, such as interior or exterior automotive trim and components • Consumer goods • Appliances www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

These concentrates achieve IPA repellency grade 6, i.e., the nonwoven fabric shows repellency to a mix of 60% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and 40% water*. APPLICATIONS • Construction: roofing underlay, cable wrapping, geotextiles • Medical: surgical gowns, surgical drapes, sterile tray wraps, hospital bed sheets, and curtains • Filtration: various filters that require water repellency BENEFITS • Fast and long-lasting water repellency • IPA repellency grade 6 • No visible influence on the final color of the nonwoven fabric • Can be combined with color into a single product for convenience • Regulatory compliance to key standards and support for specific standards PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Available with glass, mineral- and mixed-filler options, Bergadur PBT can also be provided in UL listed flame retardant versions and impact-modified grades.

Edgetek™ PKE NHFR formulations are polyketone grades with non-halogen flame retardants specifically designed for electric vehicle components, including connectors