The additive concentrates are also formulated to not interfere with over-dyeing, preserving the stain resistance effectiveness of bath- dyed and piece-dyed yarns and textiles containing our stain-resistant solution.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; • Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, any recessionary conditions, and terrorism or hostilities Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations. Senior management believes the measures described above are useful to investors because they allow for comparison to Avient's performance in prior periods without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure Avient's operating results due to the potential variability across periods based on timing, frequency and magnitude.

In addition to the other duties of a director under these Guidelines, the Chairman of the Board (if an independent director) or the Lead Director, as applicable, is responsible for coordinating the activities of the independent directors, and in that role will: 4 Chair executive sessions of the non-employee directors, as described below under the caption “Executive Sessions,” and provide feedback and perspective to the Chief Executive Officer regarding discussions at these sessions; Approve information sent to the Board; Approve meeting agendas for the Board; Approve meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items; Serve as a liaison and facilitate communications between the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Board; Advise the Chief Executive Officer as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information from management to the Board and regarding the effectiveness of Board meetings; Interview all Board candidates, and provide the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee with recommendations on each candidate; Maintain close contact with the Chair of each standing committee and assist in ensuring communications between each committee and the Board; Consider the retention of advisers and consultants who report directly to the Board; Chair Board meetings; Have the authority to call meetings of the independent directors; If requested by major shareholders, ensure that he or she is available for consultation and direct communication; and Perform various other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Board. The Board shall consider as candidates for nomination for election or re-election to the Board, or to fill vacancies and new directorships on the Board, only those individuals who agree to tender, promptly following their election, re-election or appointment, an irrevocable resignation that will be effective upon (a) the occurrence of a Majority Withheld Vote for that director in his or her next election and (b) acceptance of the tendered resignation by the Board. The effectiveness and contributions of individual directors are also evaluated and are considered each time a director stands for re-nomination.

Looking for effective ways to waterproof and dust proof your enclosures while boosting durability and aesthetic appeal?

Laser marking typically has little effect on part integrity.

Most temporary antistatic additives require time to reach maximum effectiveness, typically 2 to 7 days.

Charging only works when the correct masterbatch is utilized which, together with the fiber denier, gram weight and number of layers, ensures that the middle layer of protective masks can effectively trap smaller particles.

KEY BENEFITS Avient’s UV stabilizers for fibers provide the following benefits: • High active ingredient loading options available • Little or no effect on processing speeds so plant productivity can be maintained at the highest levels • Resistance to interaction with fertilizers, pesticides and bleaching agents in the manufacturing and end-use environment • Can be combined with colors and with other additives (e.g., flame retardants) into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

The Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives portfolio includes nucleating agents that neutralize the negative effect pigments can have on the mechanical properties of the finished plastic part.

With more than 3,000 unique color shades, including translucent or opaque effects, we will make your application look unmistakable.