WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE 5 CUSTOM FORMULATION M AY 3 , 2023 W EB CAS T Keeping Safety First o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an ACC Responsible Care® organization Exceeding Customer Expectations o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity for future revenue synergies o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands and participation across the full value chain Collaboration in Innovation o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications People – Culture is Everything o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an effective integration strategy o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive integration efforts in first year AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION 7 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders • Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection 50% MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes 30% CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment 20% 8 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. GUIDANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 11 14.8% 15.8% Guidance Actual Adjusted EBITDA Margin % Better-than-expected margins driven by: • Resilient demand for composites and sustainable solutions which improved mix of higher margin applications • Deceleration of raw material inflation • Cost reduction activities Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE (TOTAL COMPANY) 12 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 19) Inflation (4) SEM: Price / Mix 6) Inflation (4) Net Price Benefit 17) Wage and Energy Inflation (13) Cost Reductions 8) FX (6) Q1 2023 Actual $134) Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2022 Pro Forma $ 176) Demand (48) • Weak demand conditions in-line with previous expectations • Pricing continues to cover inflation of raw materials, wages and energy U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 38% Asia 17% Latin America 5% Q1 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 18% Packaging 23% Healthcare 7% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Defense 6%Telecommunications 4% Energy 5% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $846M and $134M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $537M $91M $310M $64M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $134M$846M (1) 13 Transportation 11% Q1 2023 SALES BY REGION Yo Y C H A N G E ( E X C L . National Defense budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress in Q1 2023 • European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20% Where Avient Wins:  Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™  One of the highest strength to weight ratios of any material on Earth  Direct relationships with industry leading armor manufacturers  Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and moisture to handle any environment Avient Confidential 17 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO17 Source: TRANSPORTATION • Increased EPA regulations requiring improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by lower-weight vehicles • Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S. vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032 Where Avient Wins:  Lightweight panels that establish both strength and stiffness resulting in decreased energy usage, lower emissions  Long-lasting Color applications to resist UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and exceed the stylistic requirements of global automakers 18 $130 $530 Q2 FY $0.60 $2.40 Q2 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 19 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 Q2 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 20 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 21 Sustainable Solutions 32% Asia / LATAM 15% Composites 8% Healthcare 6% Other (GDP Growth) 39% • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • The company will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainability solutions portfolio Avient Confidential 22 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 22 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 ($ in millions) Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12% 23 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution $1,175M Lightweighting Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Human Health & Safety Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET B&C • Eco-Conscious • Carbon footprint • Resource conservation Healthcare • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction Consumer • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • Food waste reduction Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation 24 INVESTING IN INNOVATION S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O 25 AP P EN D IX 28 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials • Cost inflation decelerating, particularly for hydrocarbon-based raw materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 37% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 20% Packaging 24% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) Transportation 9% Healthcare 8% 30 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% EMEA 38% Asia 20% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 31 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 8% Building & Construction 11% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% REGION 32 Packaging 5% Consumer 19% Healthcare 8%Industrial 16% Transportation 10% Telecommunications 10% Energy 9% Defense 15% Building & Construction 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 27% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 3% Energy 1% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET Packaging 27% Consumer 14% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (37% of sales)Transportation 11% Packaging 13% Consumer 24% Healthcare 12% Industrial 15% Building & Construction 13% Energy 5% Defense 5% US & Canada (40% of sales) Transportation 7% Packaging 56% Consumer 23% Healthcare 4% Industrial 7% Building & Construction 4% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 3% Telecommunications 6% 33 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 35 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 5 5 5 6 7 9 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N H X L C E E C L A S H E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

GUIDANCE (TOTAL COMPANY) 7 14.8% 15.8% Guidance Actual Adjusted EBITDA Margin % Better-than-expected margins driven by: • Resilient demand for composites and sustainable solutions which improved mix of higher margin applications • Deceleration of raw material inflation • Cost reduction activities Q1 EBITDA BRIDGE (TOTAL COMPANY) 8 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 19) Inflation (4) SEM: Price / Mix 6) Inflation (4) Net Price Benefit 17) Wage and Energy Inflation (13) Cost Reductions 8) FX (6) Q1 2023 Actual $134) Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2022 Pro Forma $ 176) Demand (48) • Weak demand conditions in-line with previous expectations • Pricing continues to cover inflation of raw materials, wages and energy U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 38% Asia 17% Latin America 5% Q1 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 18% Packaging 23% Healthcare 7% Industrial 16% Building and Construction 10% Defense 6%Telecommunications 4% Energy 5% END MARKET REVENUE (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $846M and $134M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs $537M $91M $310M $64M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $134M$846M (1) 9 Transportation 11% Q1 2023 SALES BY REGION Yo Y C H A N G E ( E X C L . National Defense budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress in Q1 2023 • European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20% Where Avient Wins:  Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™  One of the highest strength to weight ratios of any material on Earth  Direct relationships with industry leading armor manufacturers  Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and moisture to handle any environment Avient Confidential 13 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO13 Source: TRANSPORTATION • Increased EPA regulations requiring improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by lower-weight vehicles • Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S. vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032 Where Avient Wins:  Lightweight panels that establish both strength and stiffness resulting in decreased energy usage, lower emissions  Long-lasting Color applications to resist UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and exceed the stylistic requirements of global automakers 14 $130 $530 Q2 FY $0.60 $2.40 Q2 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 15 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 Q2 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 16 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 17 Sustainable Solutions 32% Asia / LATAM 15% Composites 8% Healthcare 6% Other (GDP Growth) 39% • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • The company will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainability solutions portfolio Avient Confidential 18 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 18 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 ($ in millions) Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12% 19 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution $1,175M Lightweighting Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Human Health & Safety Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET B&C • Eco-Conscious • Carbon footprint • Resource conservation Healthcare • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction Consumer • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Light weighting • Food waste reduction Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation 20 INVESTING IN INNOVATION S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O 21 AP P EN D IX 24 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials • Cost inflation decelerating, particularly for hydrocarbon-based raw materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% EMEA 37% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 20% Packaging 24% Industrial 15% Building and Construction 10% Telecommunications 4% Energy 4% Defense 6% END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) Transportation 9% Healthcare 8% 26 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION US & Canada 34% EMEA 38% Asia 20% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 27 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 8% Building & Construction 11% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% REGION 28 Packaging 5% Consumer 19% Healthcare 8%Industrial 16% Transportation 10% Telecommunications 10% Energy 9% Defense 15% Building & Construction 8% Packaging 32% Consumer 27% Healthcare 8% Industrial 14% Building & Construction 5% Telecommunications 3% Energy 1% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET Packaging 27% Consumer 14% Healthcare 5% Industrial 17% Building & Construction 10% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (37% of sales)Transportation 11% Packaging 13% Consumer 24% Healthcare 12% Industrial 15% Building & Construction 13% Energy 5% Defense 5% US & Canada (40% of sales) Transportation 7% Packaging 56% Consumer 23% Healthcare 4% Industrial 7% Building & Construction 4% Telecommunications 1% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 3% Telecommunications 6% 29 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 31 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 5 5 5 6 7 9 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L R P M A V Y F M C H U N H X L C E E C L A S H E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of April 28, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

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 – 2014 2015 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 $1.80 • 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 • Accelerating growth • 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 Appliances 5% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 14% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% Distribution 28% PP&S 20% Specialty 52% United States 69% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 5% 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $242 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Specialty Operating Income ($M) PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 69% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $60M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 -100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 ‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40% Adjusted EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 Q1 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.3% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 2.7% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 6.5% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 69% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 9 7 3 5 12 5 3 2 8 4 2 4 3 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74 Addressable Market ($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 98% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q1 2015 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.1x $49 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 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 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased over 500k shares in Q1 2015  Repurchased 11.8 million shares since early 2013  8.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 19 $0.17 $0.22 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 Q1'10 Q1'11 Q1'12 Q1'13 Q1'14 Q1'15 Adjusted EPS $30 $34 $25 $30 $35 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 GCAI Operating Income (in millions) $18 $23 $15 $20 $25 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 GSEM Operating Income (in millions) Q1 2015 Financial Highlights  Global Specialty Engineered Materials’ operating margin of 16.3% above the 2015 target  Global Color Additives and Inks’ operating margin grew to 16.2%  First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 23% per year since 2010 +26% +11% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 16.3% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 2.7% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 5.9% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 50% 2006 Q1 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  103 trained Black Belts  247 trained Green Belts  127 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior organoleptic properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

If the parties cannot agree upon and implement such changes within sixty (60) days after such notice, Seller shall thereupon have a right to terminate the relevant purchase order(s) forthwith by written notice to Buyer. 7. Amennyiben a felek hatvan (60) napon belül nem tudnak megállapodni és a változásokat végrehajtani, Eladónak jogában áll a vonatkozó vételi megrendelés(eke)t a Vevő írásos értesítésével felmondani. 7. ADATVÉDELEM Vevő ezennel beleegyezik, hogy a Vevő és az Eladó közötti üzleti jogviszonnyal kapcsolatos valamennyi adatot az Eladó az alkalmazandó jogszabályoknak megfelelően kezelheti. - 7 - PAI-376902v1 version shall prevail against the Hungarian version. 18.

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 – 2014 2015 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 $1.80 • 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 • Accelerating growth • 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 Appliances 5% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 14% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% Distribution 28% PP&S 20% Specialty 52% United States 69% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 5% 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $13 $31 $46 $46 $87 $96 $122 $195 $242 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Specialty Operating Income ($M) PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 67% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $124M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 -100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 ‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40% Adjusted EPS Share Price vs. S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+ 3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 23 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 9 7 3 5 12 5 3 2 8 4 2 4 3 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74 Addressable Market ($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 102% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q2 2015 Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015 $49 $79 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2015 ($ millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 15 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 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 600K shares in Q2 2015  Repurchased 12.4 million shares since early 2013  7.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 19 $0.19 $0.26 $0.30 $0.37 $0.51 $0.57 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 Adjusted EPS Q2 2015 Financial Highlights  Global Color Additives & Inks operating margin reaches record level of 18.2%  Global Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 240 basis points year-over-year to 14.4%  Second quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 25% per year since 2010 $13 $14 $24 $31 $38 $40 $10 $30 $50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GCAI Operating Profit $12 $13 $13 $15 $19 $20 $10 $14 $18 $22 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GSEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 17.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 15.3% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.3% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.5% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 Q2 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  114 trained Black Belts  222 trained Green Belts  140 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

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Step each 90° bend in the system down in size 7. Sink Marks Melt too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Insufficient material volume • Adjust transfer position • Increase shot size • Increase injection rate • Increase packing pressure Part geometry too thick • Reduce wall thickness • Reduce rib thickness Processing Guide 5 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Flash Injection pressure too high • Decrease injection pressure • Increase clamp pressure • Decrease injection rate • Increase transfer position Excess material volume • Adjust transfer position • Decrease pack pressure • Decrease shot size • Decrease injection rate Melt or mold too hot • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature Loose clamp • Reset mold height • Increase clamp tonnage Shrink Too much shrink • Increase cooling time • Decrease mold temperature Too little shrink • Decrease cooling time • Increase mold temperature Burning Process related • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease injection rate • Reduce decompression Mold design • Clean, widen and increase number of vents • Increase gate size to reduce shear Wet material • Verify material is dried at proper condition Nozzle Drool Nozzle temperature too hot • Decrease nozzle temperature • Decrease back pressure • Increase screw decompression • Verify material has been dried at proper conditions Incorrect nozzle • Use reverse taper tip Weld Lines Melt front temperatures are too low • Increase injection rate • Increase pack and hold pressure • Increase melt temperature • Increase mold temperature Mold design • Increase gate size • Identify end of fill pattern and verify proper vent location • Add vents or increase vent width • Move gate location 6 Artisan Pre-Colored Thermoplastics Problem Cause Solution Warp Process related • Increase melt temp • Reduce injection speed • Increase pack pressure • Increase pack time • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cool time Mold design • Non-uniform mold cooling Part design • Non-uniform wall thickness Thermolator incorrect temperature • Check settings • Inspect thermocouple Sticking in Mold Overfilled cavity • Decrease injection rate and pressure • Decrease hold pressure • Adjust transfer position • Decrease nozzle and barrel temperatures • Decrease mold temperature • Decrease cooling time Part too hot • Decrease barrel temperature • Decrease mold temperature • Increase cooling time Mold design • Increase draft angle • Polish cores in direction of ejection Black Specks Contamination • Purge machine Degradation • Reduce melt temperature • Reduce screw speed • Reduce back pressure Machine related • Check for wear on screw, barrel or check ring Delamination Process related • Increase melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Purge barrel to eliminate material contamination Mold design • Reduce sharp corners in material flow path • Increase venting Troubleshooting Recommendations Processing Guide 7 Troubleshooting Recommendations Problem Cause Solution Discoloration Oversheared material • Decrease melt temperature • Decrease injection speed • Reduce residence time Mold design • Increase gate sizing Dry material • Check moisture of material to ensure it is within the recommended moisture percentage for molding 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

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