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NOVEL THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR UNIVERSAL OVERMOLDING ON DISSIMILAR THERMOPLASTICS Liang Xu, Sehyun Kim, Rajesh Varma and Krishna Venkataswamy GLS Corporation 833 Ridgeview Drive McHenry, IL 60050, USA Abstract Overmolding thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) onto rigid thermoplastics has been an explosive trend in the last decade. Figure 1 Surface energy of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics Engineering Plastics Polyamide 6,6 ABS Polycarbonate Acrylic Polystyrene Polypropylene Polyethylene Elastomers COPA TPU COPE S-TPE TPV mPE Surface Energy (mN/m) 46 43 40 37 34 31 28 Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the peel test Table I Physical property of TPE-1 Shore A Hardness (10 second delay) 44 Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 0.90 Color Natural 300 % Modulus (PSI) 348 Tensile Strength (PSI) 603 Elongation at Break (%) 598 Tear Strength (lbf/in) 110 Table II Adhesion value of TPE-1 on different substrates Substrate Average Peel Strength (lbf) Failure Type PP 17 Cohesive Copolyester 13 Adhesive PET 13 Adhesive PPE/HIPS 18 Adhesive PMMA 15 Adhesive PS 18 Adhesive PC 17 Adhesive PC/ABS 14 Adhesive HIPS 13 Adhesive ABS 13 Adhesive Table III Properties and peel strength of TPE-2 materials 15.37Nylon 11.16.5POM 227Polyester 22.619PC/ABS 24.5-ABS 20.828PP Peel Strength (PIL) 713721Tensile Elongation (%): 10811010Tensile Strength (psi): 5651Hardness: BA 15.37Nylon 11.16.5POM 227Polyester 22.619PC/ABS 24.5-ABS 20.828PP Peel Strength (PIL) 713721Tensile Elongation (%): 10811010Tensile Strength (psi): 5651Hardness: BA Figure 3 Capillary viscosity of TPE-1 and -2 at 200°C 1.00E+00 1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+04 1.00E+05 Shear rate (1/sec) V is co si ty ( P a* se c) TPE-1 TPE-2A TPE-2B GLS Corporation Abstract Introduction Experimental Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study.

It is common practice to use two mold temperature controllers while running GLS materials. The adhesion of GLS soft overmolding TPEs to a substrate may be affected by: GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

HIGH PERFORMANCE CLEAR THERMOPLASTICS ELASTOMER Jiren Gu , Tom Castile and Krishna Venkataswamy GLS Corporation 833 Ridgeview Dr., McHenry, IL 60050 Abstract High performance clear TPE products are developed to replace silicone and PVC in various medical and personnel care applications.

Drying is not typically required for GLS TPEs. As stated earlier, GLS TPEs are shear responsive. GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer based impact modifier used to increase stiffness, lower weight and reduce cost for a storage tote

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S&P 500 -100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% POL S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 85 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 86 Track Record of Successful Acquisitions $12 $50 2007 2014 $22 $39 2012 2014 $24 $69 2012 2014 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 87 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 41% 18% Albemarle Eastman 17% Hexcel 17% FMC 16% Ecolab 14% 12% Specialty EBIT Margin – 2014 IFF 19% Celanese 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 88 2006 2014 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.5 – 7.5% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+ ROIC 5.0% 11.3% 15% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion 2020 Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 89 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 90 2006 2010 2014 2020 Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple 6x 4x Commodity POL 8x Hybrid 10x 14x+ Mid-Tier Specialty Premium Specialty M ul tip le POL POL POL PolyOne Corporation Page 91 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution.

Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Performance Products and Solutions Walter Ripple General Manager of GLS Julie A. Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Well Positioned for Revenue Growth Addressable Market by Platform $540 $215 $120 $40 $260 $525 ($ millions) Design/Service Sustainable Solutions Surface Modification Lightweighting Thermal Control Flame Retardancy $1.0 - $2.0 Billion of revenue generated from new products in 5 years Gross margin on new products exceed current gross margin by at least 10 percentage points World class vitality index of ≥ 35% 2018 PolyOne Corporation Page 28 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2006 2013 Revenue ($ millions) Health and Wellness Evolution General purpose tubing TPE applications from GLS Specialty tubing Ergonomic enhancements Pre-certified biocompatible colorants Highly sophisticated catheter and drug delivery components Chemical and heat sterilizable materials Authentication and protection technologies Addressing wellness, prevention, diagnostic and therapy changes in healthcare setting Healthcare packaging solutions 2006 2015 & Beyond $416 $105 PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Transportation Evolution General purpose formulations (bumpers, roof racks) Long fiber for lightweighting Thermal management for LED lighting Thermoset composite pultrusions Conductive polymers for EMI shielding Formulations for aerospace interiors Thermoplastic composites High temperature formulations for aerospace Expand 3D printing capabilities 2006 2015 & Beyond 2006 2013 Revenue ($ millions) $709 $315 PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Packaging Evolution Masterbatch colors and PVC packaging materials TPEs to enhance brand appeal and consumer functionality Liquid color and additive technologies to extend shelf life, preserve taste and differentiate brands Leveraging color, additives and sheet technology for healthcare and consumer packaging solutions 2006 2015 & Beyond 2006 2013 Revenue ($ millions) $612 $260 PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Consumer Evolution Commodity plastic and masterbatch color solutions Engineered materials to enhance customer appeal through visual and performance improvements Formulated metal- to-polymer conversion to enhance performance and reduce manufacturing costs Biopolymers & composite materials leveraging unique color technology to build brand identity 2006 2015 & Beyond 2006 2013 Revenue ($ millions) $394 $228 PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Interactive Display Introduction PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Interactive Displays INNOVATION DISCUSSION LEADER TECHNOLOGIES M ARKETS Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet Aerospace GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels Security reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer Solutions Wilflex™ Oasis Hydrate InVisiO℠ Color Inspiration Forecast In-Store Audits OnColor™ Portfolio Light Weighting Thermal Management Corrosion Resistance Design Flexibility Sustainability Global Supply Chain Ergonomics and Aesthetics Consumer Appeal 9) Consume r Ele ctronics Solutions Walter Ripple General Manager GLS Personal Electronics Wearable Electronics Hand Held Devices Portable Audio 7) M e tal Re place me nt Te chnology Kurt Schuering Vice President Global Key Account Management Aerospace Transportation Electrical & Electronics Sporting and Shooting 8) M e dical De v ice Solutions Dr. Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 36 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 37 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 39 Track Record of Successful Integrations and Rapid Operating Income Growth $12 $44 2007 2013 $22 $30 2012 2013 $24 $49 2012 2013 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 40 2015 and Beyond Innovation will drive the next stage in our remarkable transformation Deliver on 2015 goals Expand Specialty offerings and possibilities Identified as a truly global, specialty chemical company Market Potential Exceeds $40 Billion PolyOne Corporation Page 41 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 42% Sigma Aldrich 18% FMC 25% IFF 18% Eastman 17% Hexcel 16% 16% Rockwood Holdings Celanese 14% 7% EBIT Margin – 2013 Albemarle 24% Ecolab 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 42 Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years • % OP Income from Specialty - 5% • Market Cap - $500 Million • Revenue - $2.6 Billion • Commodity Peers • Specialty ROS - 1.5% • % OP Income from Specialty - 62% • Market Cap - $3.5 Billion • Revenue - $3.7 Billion • Specialty ROS - 9.4% • % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90% • Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion • Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion • Specialty Peers • Specialty ROS - ≥ 20% 2000 – 2006 2007 – 2013 2014 – 2020 PolyOne Corporation Page 43 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?