CHAPTER 3 | PART DESIGN GUIDELINES Wall Thickness (mm) C o o li n g T im ( S c ) 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 0 1 2 3 4 ABS PC Nylon 6/6 Figure 2 - Designing for Wall Thickness Changes Bad Better Recommended Recommended Poor High Stress Ideal Figure 3 - Internal and External Radius Guidelines .5W Min Inside Rad + W Poor High Volume FIGURE 1 - Wall thickness vs. cooling time of various plastics FIGURE 2 - Designing for wall thickness changes FIGURE 3 - Internal and external radius guidelines Design Guide 9 RIB DESIGN GUIDELINES The minimum distance ribs should be spaced is three times the nominal wall thickness (3W). FIGURE 28 - Edge Gate FIGURE 29 - Tab Edge FIGURE 29 - Spruce Gate FIGURE 29 - Edge gate FIGURE 30 - Tab gate FIGURE 31 - Sprue gate Design Guide 17 FIGURE 30 - Fan Gate FIGURE 32 - Fan gate GATING TYPES: AUTOMATIC DEGATING Automatic degating is used for most small parts, due to the large volume being produced. If the runner system is a hot runner, then only the combined volume of the parts is needed.

By 2040, a circular economy has the potential to reduce the annual volume of plastics entering our oceans by 80%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25%, generate savings of $200 U.S. dollars per year and create 700,000 net additional jobs..

Although lightweight, PET is also extremely durable, which means less packaging is needed during transportation and a higher volume of product can be delivered.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 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 • 18 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% 450.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $39.28 April 4th, 2014 • 18 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 6 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% 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 7 PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 6% Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Page 8 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 64% 0% 20% 40% 80% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target 2015 Target Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Page 9 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid single digit revenue CAGR 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 11 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 42.0% 2006 Q1 2014 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 12 Unique and Innovative Solutions 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 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of 2014年3月31日 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of 2014年3月31日 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and initiatives that drive profitability growth Manufacturing realignment  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014  Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

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 • 20 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 adjusted EPS by 2015, three times the EPS generated in 2011 of $0.82 • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia Latin America Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2015 Target 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 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs.

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 • 19 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia Latin America Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target 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 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs.

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 • 20 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 adjusted EPS by 2015, three times the EPS generated in 2011 of $0.82 • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia Latin America Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $191M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2015 Target 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 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs.

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 • 19 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Goal of $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & Construction 13% Industrial 12% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 9% Packaging 16% Consumer 10% HealthCare 11% Appliance Electronics & Electrical 5% 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia Latin America Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Specialty Operating Income PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 % o f O p e ra ti n g I n c o m e * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $129M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target 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 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 ‘06-‘13 EPS CAGR = 41% EPS Share Price vs.

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 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Associates PolyOne Corporation Page 6 26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 7 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 66% Building & 10%Electrical & Textiles $1.96 Distribution 29% PP&S CAI 23% SEM 15%DSS PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 43% 65% 0% 40% 80% 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 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 12.2% 16.7% 17.0% COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 16.6% SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2006 1Q 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% 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 11 Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 11 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page 12 TPE + OnForce OnForce TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech Thermoplastic Elastomers TPE + OnForce OnForce Thermoplastic Elastomers Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 13 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 14 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 15 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $53 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 34% CAI & SEM Gross Margin 43% Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 16 2,883 2,414 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $303 $721 Adjusted Gross Profit ($M) +138% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 17 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 18 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% 16.2% 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 19 30% 40% 50% 70% 80% 90% 2008 1Q 2016 Pension Funding** As of 2016年3月31日 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016 $550 $600 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2022 2023 Debt Maturities As of 2016年3月31日 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 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 1.5 million shares in Q1 2016  Repurchased 17.3 million shares since early 2013  10.0 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

Hand inserting of the plastic or metal substrate is advisable if the volumes required are low, local labor costs are low, and tooling cost must be kept low. If the production quantities are large and/or the local labor cost is high, two material molding machines are advisable for plastic substrates; hot runner systems using valve gates are advisable for highest production volumes and the best part aesthetics.