Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 430–500 (220–260) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 440–510 (225–265) 483–522 (252–272) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 450–520 (230–270) 487–527 (254–274) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 460–530 (235–275) 490–530 (255–275) 530–600 (275–315) 430–475 (220–250) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 530–580 (276–300) 500–565 (260–300) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–200 (65–90) 140–250 (60–120) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (80) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Design Guide 7 Base Resin ABS PA PBT PC PE PEEK PP PPS Barrel Temperatures °F (°C) Rear Zone 400–475 (200–250) 430–500 (220–260) 480–520 (250–270) 480–570 (250–300) 400–445 (200–230) 660–700 (350–475) 400–440 (200–225) 520–600 (270–300) Center Zone 410–480 (205–253) 440–510 (225–265) 483–522 (252–272) 500–580 (260–305) 410–455 (207–237) 670–710 (357–385) 410–450 (205–230) 550–610 (285–310) Front Zone 420–490 (210–257) 450–520 (230–270) 487–527 (254–274) 515–590 (267–310) 420–465 (213–243) 680–720 (363–400) 420–455 (215–235) 570–620 (300–320) Nozzle 425–500 (215–260) 460–530 (235–275) 490–530 (255–275) 530–600 (275–315) 430–475 (220–250) 700–730 (370–395) 430–460 (220–240) 610–620 (320–325) Melt Temperature 425–515 (215–270) 530–580 (276–300) 500–565 (260–300) 530–615 (275–325) 430–495 (220–260) 700–725 (370–385) 430–475 (220–250) 610–635 (320–335) Mold Temperature 140–200 (60–90) 150–200 (65–90) 140–250 (60–120) 160–240 (70–115) 80–140 (25–60) 300–400 (150–200) 80–140 (25–60) 190–300 (90–150) Drying Parameters 190 (90) 2–4 Hours 0.01%–0.15% 180 (80) 4–5 Hours 0.10%–0.20% 275 (135) 3–4 Hours 0.02%–0.04% 250 (125) 3–4 Hours 0.02% 160 (70) 2 Hours 300 (150) 3–4 Hours 0.10% 160 (70) 2 Hours 280 (135) 2–3 Hours 0.01%–0.20% Nozzle Type General Purpose Nylon or ReverseTaper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose Injection Velocity1 2.0–5.0 in/sec; 50–125 mm/sec Injection Pressure 2,000–4,000 psi; 13,000–30,000 kpa Back Pressure 0–50 psi; 0–350 kpa Screw Speed 25–75 RPM Cushion 0.125"–0.250"; 3.175 mm–6.35 mm Screw Compression Ratio2 2.0:1–2.5:1 Comments 1. End of Fill Part Length Dynamic Pressure Hydrostatic Pressure P re ss u re Gate End Part FIGURE 61 - Deflection Equations H F WLMax Deflection: 0.002" (0.05mm) 1 = W • H3 12 _______ bending = F • L3 48 • E • I _______ 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline FIGURE 60 - Pressure vs Part Length FIGURE 61 - Deflection equations FIGURE 62 - For Plate Shaped Parts FIGURE 63 - For Cylindrical Shaped Parts Design Guide 49 • MMoldings = Combined mass of molded parts • Cp = Specific Heat of the material Step 3 – Heat Removal Rate • Nlines = The total number of independent cooling lines there are in the mold • tc = The cooling time required by the part (Determined in step 1) Step 4 – Coolant Volumetric Flow Rate • ΔTMax,Coolant = Change in coolant Temperature During Molding (1°C) • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • CP = Specific heat of coolant Step 5 – Determine Cooling Line Diameter • ρCoolant = Density of coolant • VCoolant = Volumetric flow rate of coolant • μCoolant = Viscosity of coolant • ΔPline = Max pressure drop per line (Usually equals half of the pump capacity) • LLine = Length of the cooling lines COOLING LINE SPACING 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 4 πtc = h2 1n π2 • a • Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant tc = D2 1.61n 23.1 • a Tmelt – Tcoolant Teject – Tcoolant a = k p * Cp Qmoldings = mmoldings • Cp • Tme • Cplt – Teject cooling nlines moldings tc cooling Vcoolant line nmax, coolant • Pcoolant • Cp, coolant Dmax = 4 • Pcoolant • Vcoolant π • µcoolant • 4000 Dmin = Pcoolant • Lline • V2 coolant 5 10π • ∆Pline 2D < H line < 5D H line < W line < 2H line FIGURE 70 - Cooling Line Spacing FIGURE 64 - Heat Transfer Equation FIGURE 65 - Total Cooling for Mold FIGURE 66 - Cooling Required by Each Line FIGURE 68 - Max Diameter Equation FIGURE 69 - Min Diameter Equation FIGURE 67 - Volumetric Flow Rate Equation 50 Gravi-Tech ADHESIVE ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Cyanoacrylate Rapid, one-part process Various viscosities Can be paired with primers for polyolefins Poor strength Low stress crack resistance Low chemical resistance Epoxy High strength Compatible with various substrates Tough Requires mixing Long cure time Limited pot life Exothermic Hot Melt Solvent-free High adhesion Different chemistries for different substrates High temp dispensing Poor high temp performance Poor metal adhesion Light Curing Acrylic Quick curing One component Good environmental resistance Oxygen sensitive Light source required Limited curing configurations Polyurethane High cohesive strength Impact and abrasion resistance Poor high heat performance Requires mixing Silicone Room temp curing Good adhesion Flexible Performs well in high temps Low cohesive strength Limited curing depth Solvent sensitive No-Mix Acrylic Good peel strength Fast cure Adhesion to variety of substrates Strong odor Exothermic Limited cure depth Design Guide 51 Bibliography 1.

ZPT- containing TPEs inhibited the growth (rating = 0) for a mixture of environmentally relevant fungal species during ASTM G21-15 testing (Table 2) and also yielded ≥3-log reductions (99.9%) in E. coli and ≥4-log reductions TABLE 3 Typical physical and mechanical properties observed for Versaflex™ GP 2810-40N thermoplastic elastomer with increasing zinc pyrithione (ZPT) loading levels Property Control ZPT loading (ppm) 1000 2000 3000 Specific gravity (g/cm3) 0.877 ± 0.001 0.877 ± 0.001 0.878 ± 0.001 0.879 ± 0.001 Hardness, Shore A 37.2 ± 1.7 39.0 ± 1.2 40.2 ± 1.4 41.1 ± 1.9 Tensile strength (MPa) 3.45 ± 0.14 3.58 ± 0.19 3.63 ± 0.16 3.57 ± 0.26 Tensile elongation (%) 712 ± 22 696 ± 24 667 ± 16 679 ± 31 300% modulus (MPa) 1.65 ± 0.12 1.73 ± 0.10 1.86 ± 0.12 1.78 ± 0.12 Viscosity at 1340 s�1 (Pa s) 38.5 ± 2.5 40.1 ± 1.6 38.9 ± 1.3 39.8 ± 0.9 Viscosity at 11 170 s�1 (Pa s) 7.8 ± 0.3 8.1 ± 0.4 8.0 ± 0.4 8.5 ± 0.4 FIGURE 3 (A) A plot of haze and yellowness index as a function of zinc pyrithione (ZPT) loading level shows a relatively monotonic relationship as well as a clear reduction in yellowness index with the addition of blue tint.

S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 10 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 11 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 12 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational Excellence • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial Excellence • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Building & Construction 5% 2006 2019E PF* 4% 12% 10% 18% 8% 20% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare Consumer Packaging 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 Packaging 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial 10% Electrical & Electronic 7% 2006 2019E PF* Healthcare 4% Transportation 12% Consumer 18% Building & Construction 5% Wire & Cable 6% Industrial 12% Electrical & Electronic 5% Appliance 3% Textiles 6% Transportation 13% Healthcare 12% Packaging 20% Consumer 10% * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 16 United States 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% Canada 4% Latin America 6% United States 22% Europe 40% Asia & Middle East 31% Canada 1% Latin America 6% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region United States 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% Canada 3% Latin America 6% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* * 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 At Acquisition 2018 $36 $96 At Acquisition 2018 11% 20% At Acquisition 2018 Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE PolyOne Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) PolyOne (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New PolyOne 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 21 46% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Financing Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing 40% Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment •Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings •End market presence •Geographic footprint •Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities •Adjacent material solutions •Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) •Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?

ASHISH KHANDPUR PRESIDENT & CEO 7 8 PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION 8 7% 46% 66% 87% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 2023 % o f A dj us te d EB IT D A Commodity JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Businesses Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Applications SUSTAINABILITY AS A GROWTH DRIVER 9 LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Sustainable Solutions Composites, Healthcare, Asia / LATAM Overlap Other 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Total Company Revenue Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Composites 8–10% Healthcare 8–10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other 0–2% Avient 6% END MARKET OBSERVATIONS (% OF COMPANY SALES) ENERGY 5% DEFENSE 7% TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4% HEALTHCARE 7% 10 TRANSPORTATION 10% INDUSTRIAL 16% BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 9% CONSUMER 19% PACKAGING 23% 11 REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS (% OF COMPANY SALES) 11 US & Canada Latin America EMEA Asia 41% 36% 18% 5% Q 4 2023 RE S U LT S Q4 2023 PERFORMANCE VS.

• A reconciliation of each non‐GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is co pa ab e G a c a easu e s attac ed to t s p ese tat o c s posted on our website at www.polyone.com.

PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2015 2016 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Note: 2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations -$0.10 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted Earnings Per Share -2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin 2.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.7% 8.3% 6.9% 9.5% PolyOne Corporation Page 6 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion End Markets 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted EPS United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% Appliances 4% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10%Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Textiles 2% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% Distribution 29% PP&S 20% Specialty 51% $1.96 PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Platinum Vision COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020 Platinum Vision SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.3% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.8% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 25 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 10 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page 11 TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Target End Markets… Packaging PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 28% 2006 2015 Specialty Platform Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 15 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $303 $721 2006 2015 Adjusted Gross Margin ($M) +138% Investing to Drive Growth Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* World’s Best Start-up program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* 81% 93% 2006 2015 16.2% 9.7% 2006 2015 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales  52% of associates trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry Commitment to Operational Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 18 60% 97% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q4 2015 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.1x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2015 $550 $600 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2022 2023 Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 1.0 million shares in Q4 2015  Repurchased 15.8 million shares since early 2013  4.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 20 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

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Pune, India(d) 66. Portfolio Transformation Provides Foundation for Sustainable Long-Term Growth ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ����� ����� ����� ����� ����� 2006 2014 2023 10.9% 5.4% 16.0% A d ju st e d E B IT D A M ar g in % Total Company Revenue 60%+ Key Growth Drivers Sustainable Solutions Overlap Composites, Healthcare, Asia/LATAM Other HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | IndexHOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2023 66Sustainability Report | 2023 66 https://www.avient.com/company/policies-and-governance-0/code-conduct *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) (1)2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business (2)2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of APM and the divestiture of Distribution Revenue from Sustainable Solutions*Sustainable Solutions Performance As highlighted in our Products section, Avient has a highly technical and broad portfolio of materials solutions that help our customers—and our planet—be more sustainable. Environmental data covers all sites owned or operated by Avient in the reporting period. 102–47 List of material topics People—Occupational Safety & Health; Training and Development; Diversity & Inclusion Pages 20, 23, 24 Products—Product Stewardship; Supplier Collaboration Page 45, 49 Reducing Emissions Across Our Value Chain; Waste: Preventing, Minimizing, Eliminating Pages 55, 57 Performance Overview Page 66 102–48 Restatements of information 2023 Total Energy: 595,769MWh 102–49 Changes in reporting No change 102–50 Reporting period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 102–51 Date of most recent report This is Avient's 6th sustainability report.