Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?

Cosmetic brands COSMETIC BRANDS C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N P O W D E R C O M P A C T • Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening pressure and sealing performance • General FDA compliance • Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water and oxygen • Overmold to PP with good compression set • Delivered chemically resistant material with excellent sealing properties and good resilience to achieve requested performance • Provided onsite technical support to improved injection speed and achieve good bonding performance • Offered a material solution that could be leveraged across the customer’s global cosmetic brands Custom Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

© 2019, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 TRANSPORTATION LIGHTING SUPPLIER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • A material to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity - 20 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Increase production rate by 50%, as three secondary operations were eliminated • Reduced the weight of each part by 30% • Collaborated with the customer to participate in the SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Therma-Tech™ TT6600-5001 EC Grey KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER H I G H F L A M E R E T A R D A N T S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a thickness of 350µm • Low shrinkage • Water, UV and chemical resistance • Low CoF • Reduced cable weight by decreasing the jacket thickness from 550µm to 350µm • Provided required CPR classification at a reduced thickness allowing installation in homes and buildings in between walls and floors • Increased cable lifetime due to improved chemical and UV resistance • Enabled fast cable processing ECCOH™ 5702 SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TRACTOR TRAILER OEM C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S • Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered, metal-laminated inner sidewall panels • Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight • Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength • Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and dimensional requirements • Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction with CFA solution • Provided formulation to enhance throughput, leading to a 43% overall cost reduction • Created value beyond initial technical challenge with a credible problem solving approach • Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls, uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness, and rigidity Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OnFlex - Interior Trays - Spanish PROVEEDOR TIER 2 B A N D E J A S I N T E R I O R E S • Un material con bajo FOG y olor bajo • Acabado semi-mate • Facilidad de procesamiento • Permitió un procesamiento más sencillo que el existente TPE-V • Se eliminó el paso de pre-secado y el material se entregó pre-coloreado, lo que mejoró la eficiencia del proceso • Cumple con las necesidades de bajo FOG (≤2 mg) y poco olor (≤3.0), con acabado semi-mate OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE SOLUCIÓN AVIENT CUMPLE CON LAS NORMAS VIAQ MÁS INFORMACIÓN Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

SIDING & CLADDING MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Achieve consistent distribution and uniform cell structure • Avoid adverse chemical reactions caused by material incompatibility with PVC formulations • Maintain impact resistance and durability • Attain thermally-stable chemical foaming agent (CFA) and gas decomposition temperatures to avoid manufacturing downtime • Ensure the integrity of color, finish, and aesthetics • Validated performance and compatibility during formulation and testing to confirm material compatibility and consistency • Established processing parameters for real- time precision in temperature, pressure, and extrusion speed • Optimized CFA and process to balance weight reduction and retain mechanical properties and aesthetics Hydrocerol Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Newlin Page 105 Old PolyOne Transformation 60% 80% 100% % o f O p ra ti g I co m * Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Ahead of Schedule 2015 Target *Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges ** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt 2% 34% 42% 50% 65-75% 0% 20% 40% 2005 2008 2011 2011** 2015 % o f O p ra ti g I co m * JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M Target Page 106 Why Invest In PolyOne?

AIRCRAFT INTERIOR OEM A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G • Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA) • Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation • Maintain physical properties • Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability • Retain product integrity as contaminant free • Provide product traceability • Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support to minimize risk • Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and control viscosity • Enhanced mixing capability and improved processing temperature and imprint hold • Allowed greater security of supply with multiple manufacturing locations • Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and pigment dispersions that met traceability requirements with JIT delivery KEY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT?

These silicone paste colorants can be used in one-component and two-component Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) systems and two-part Liquid Injection Molding (LIM) systems; they provide excellent dispersion, consistent color, and a suitable viscosity for metering systems. See how our specially formulated colorants can help differentiate your brand Our cutting-edge polymer additives can add function, performance, even profitability