HOW DOES LASER MARKING WORK? Avient has experience formulating Cesa Laser Marking Additives that can work with a wide variety of polymers and processes, including injection molding, blow molding and extrusion. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. ELECTRET CHARGING Electret charging works by improving the crystallinity and mechanical deformation of a material, to prevent electret charging from drifting. Charging only works when the correct additive solution is utilized, and together with the fiber denier, gram weight and number of layers, it ensures the middle layer of protective masks can effectively trap small airborne particles.

The Avient team worked with the manufacturer to meet specific property needs and developed a customized solution that added soft-touch, ergonomic, and friction-free features. The Avient team worked carefully to develop a compound that could utilize existing tooling to avoid additional tooling costs. Avient’s team attended all molding trials to assist in establishing proper part performance and also worked closely with the OEM on global coordination of sales, engineering, and technical support.

Kedrowski Page 38 Operational Excellence • Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest for improvement in response to the voice of our customers and shareholders • It is all about strengthening our capabilities to deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers • It challenges us to enhance our productivity, profitability, and efficiency in all phases of our business, from safety to quality to waste elimination to environmental stewardship Page 39 Lean Six Sigma Initiative • In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to improve execution skills across all businesses, functions, and global regions • A company-wide diagnostic was conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six strategic improvement platforms • Financial targets were estimated, resources identified and trained results delivered , Page 40 PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate 4 5 6 5.1 Safety Performance *Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics). 0 1 2 3 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry Average 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 Page 41 • Exemplary on-time delivery • Best-in-class working capital % of sales 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery* Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results • Approximately $200M in cash driven by working capital improvements 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WC % of Sales 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 *As measured to customer request date Page 42 40.0% Percent of Associates Trained in LSS World’s Best Start-up Program in 2009* World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center 16.5% 40.0% 2009 2011 Page 43 • Globally leverage strategic supplier management best practices • Implement world class demand management processes Critical Imperatives • Improve operational reliability and efficiencies • Optimize global freight management Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year Page 44 Page 45

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE BRAND H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S • Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process • Color prediction feasibility for new material grades • Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation • Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled polystyrene • Worked with the brand owner to test multiple styrenic grades and understand the best fit across colors and recycled resins • Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS • Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the forthcoming 18 months PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Johnson is responsible for Avient’s global tax strategy, processes and administration to support the operational and legal requirements of the company, while working collaboratively with Avient’s Corporate Finance and Treasury departments to ensure consistent communication on transactional and tax planning matters. Johnson previously served as Director of Strategic Tax Planning, Leader of the Intellectual Property Program, and Director of Transfer Pricing at Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global diversified, industrial manufacturer.

If it looks great, but can’t be manufactured or costs too much, development dies on the vine. 5 COMMON OBSTACLES B R A N D S F A C E W I T H E V E R Y C M F C H O I C E D E S I G NC H A L L E N G E S DESIGN MOTIVATES D E S I G N I L L U M I N A T E S COMPARATIVE STUDIES HOW WE CAN HELP O U R P R O C E S S L E A D S T O E D U C AT E D D E S I G N C H O I C E S TRENDS & INSIGHTS OPERATIONS SUPPORT DESIGN SERVICES POLYMER INNOVATIONS Avient Design works with you to find inspiration specific to your product and your needs. When you work with us, we’ll help keep you at the forefront of industry trends and insights based on our own findings and those of the larger Avient organization. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

LOOK TO US FOR SUPPORT WITH: Testing and Validation Fully accredited, in-house testing capabilities to generate data for insight into material behavior, environmental effects, and more Regulatory Coordination Dedicated product stewardship team assisting with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Application Development Technical Service Technical experts specifically trained to work directly with your team in solving definitive application challenges Field Technical Service Onsite support for tool design, startup, and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies and resolve technical issues Color and Additive Design Services Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Sustainability Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

This simple addition to your design offers a practical way to improve your product’s surface quality, add custom color and sensory effects, and it works with most substrates. And when working with outdoor equipment, the consumer’s safety is imperative. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU Avient’s engineering and technical experts work closely with firearms manufacturers in the barrel development process to understand their needs and requirements, and to customize a solution. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.