CLEVELAND, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of closing the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch later this year, PolyOne Corporati

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FDA/EU compliance information available upon request REMAFIN™ EP White Colorants for Pharmaceutical Packaging REMAFIN™ EP is a range of PE and PP based masterbatches designed for protecting oral, topical, parenteral, ophthalmic and nasal pharmaceuticals by opacifying primary and secondarypharmaceutical packaging. REMAFIN™ EP WHITE PORTFOLIO Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Certificate of Amendment Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actionsCanada Business Corporations Act Certificat de modification Avient Colorants Canada Inc. 942266-8 Corporate name / Dénomination sociale Corporation number / Numéro de société Raymond Edwards Date of amendment (YYYY-MM-DD) Date de modification (AAAA-MM-JJ) Director / Directeur 2021-01-15 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the articles of the above-named corporation are amended under section 178 of the Canada Business Corporations Act as set out in the attached articles of amendment. Form 4 Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) (s. 27 or 177) Formulaire 4 Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actions (LCSA) (art. 27 ou 177) Articles of Amendment Clauses modificatrices Corporate name Dénomination sociale 1 Clariant Plastics & Coatings Canada Inc. Corporation number Numéro de la société 2 942266-8 The articles are amended as follows Les statuts sont modifiés de la façon suivante 3 The corporation changes its name to: La dénomination sociale est modifiée pour : Avient Colorants Canada Inc.

REMAFIN EP White Masterbatches for Pharma Application Bulletin_CN * 可根据要求提供FDA/EU合规信息 用于药品包装的 REMAFIN™ EP 白色着色剂 应用公告 REMAFIN™ EP是一系列基于PE和PP的母粒，旨 在通过初级和次级药物包装的遮光来为口服、局 部、肠胃外、眼科和鼻腔用药提供保护。

This includes increasing customer and employee engagement, optimizing our cost structure by capturing additional synergies from the Clariant acquisition, and minimizing working capital.” You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission. 6 Investor Relations Contact: Giuseppe (Joe) Di Salvo Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations Avient Corporation +1 440-930-1921 giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com Media Contact: Kyle G. Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 537.0 $ 649.5 Specialty Engineered Materials 309.7 243.1 Corporate (1.0) (0.4) Sales $ 845.7 $ 892.2 Gross margin: Color, Additives and Inks $ 162.0 $ 192.1 Specialty Engineered Materials 93.9 68.4 Corporate (8.3) (6.1) Gross margin $ 247.6 $ 254.4 Selling and administrative expense: Color, Additives and Inks $ 96.4 $ 97.6 Specialty Engineered Materials 50.8 30.1 Corporate 43.3 24.5 Selling and administrative expense $ 190.5 $ 152.2 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 65.6 $ 94.5 Specialty Engineered Materials 43.1 38.3 Corporate (51.6) (30.6) Operating income $ 57.1 $ 102.2 Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 25.8 $ 26.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 21.2 7.8 Corporate 3.5 3.8 Depreciation & Amortization $ 50.5 $ 37.6 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 91.4 $ 120.5 Specialty Engineered Materials 64.3 46.1 Corporate (48.1) (26.8) Other income (expense), net 0.7 (0.6) EBITDA $ 108.3 $ 139.2 13 Attachment 7 Avient Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) Senior management uses gross margin before special items and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance.

Color adaptations are possible and color changes can be easily carried out during production. COLORANTS & ADDITIVES FOR MOLDED-IN APPEAL AND PERFORMANCE Color Matching Whichever color our customers want for their plastic parts, our color matching experts will strive to develop a corresponding color masterbatch in the relevant polymer grade. Options for black, white and color markings are available on opaque but also transparent plastics.

COLORANT CHROMATICS HIGH-TEMPERATURE POLYMER FORMULATIONS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE COLORANT CHROMATICS HIGH TEMPERATURE COMPOUNDS PROPERTY ISO Test Method Units PES PPSU PEI LCP PEEK PSU PHYSICAL Density 1183 — 1.37 1.29 1.27 1.40 1.30 1.24 Mold Shrinkage Flow/X-flow 294–4 % 0.8/0.85 0.7/XX 0.6/0.7 0/0.7 1.0/1.3 0.7 MECHANICAL Tensile Strength 527 Mpa 85 70 85 200 100 70 Tensile Elongation Yield 527 % 7 7.5 6 — — 6 Tensile Elongation Break 527 % >25 >60 60 3 30 >50 Izod Notched 180 kJ/m2 7 55 5 95 7 5.5 THERMAL HDT 1.8 MPa 75 °C 205 200 190 190 150 175 FLAMMABILITY Flame Rating UL-94 — V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 V-0 HB ADDITIONAL Steam Sterilizable — Cycles 100 2000 2000 1500 1000 100 CUSTOM OPTIONS Color — — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reinforced — — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Conductive — — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lubricated — — Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Radiopaque — — Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Trade Names — — Veradel Ultrason E Radel Ultrason P Ultem Vectra Zenite Xydar KetaSpire Victrex Vestakeep Udel Ultrason S Avient high temperature precolored and specialty compounds are your solutions for high performance products. With more than 3,000 unique color shades, including translucent or opaque effects, we will make your application look unmistakable. KEY FEATURES • High temperature resistance • Biocompatible • Brilliant colors • Multi sterilizable • Hydrolytic stability • Chemical resistance • Flame resistance • High mechanical performance • Food contact compliant APPLICATIONS • FDA medical & dental devices • Sterilization trays • Aircraft interiors • Automotive lighting • Chemical handling • Sensors and pumps • Plumbing fittings & manifolds • Food service trays • Gears & bushings • Membranes • Connectors For more information, email info.colorant.chromatics@avient.com or call +1.860.626.3029 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Color & Additive Formulations for Biodegradable Resins & Blends Using a selected list of pigments and additives, Avient color experts know how to enhance biodegradable starch blends or PLA without affecting degradability of the resins. Industry Standards ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/ Stickiness Reduction Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction (End Products) Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/ Opening of the Bags Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process for Ejection Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/ High Transparency Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion Coating Good Chill Roll Release Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for Thermoform Sheet COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2 White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 + Blue Undertone White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2 ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES – FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS – FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS See the World in Color The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful selection of pigments that must comply with strict environmental standards. Starch blend resins often vary from white to brown and this can influence the final color rendering in the application.

NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Merklein previously served in management positions at Clariant International, Ltd., including Head of Group Procurement; Vice President, Business Line Plastics and Special Applications, and Head of Region Europe for the Pigments and Additives Division.