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Appearance Hardness Specific
Food
Contact UL 94 Suitable
ASTM
Shore
ASTM
(D792)
Consumer Electronics Series
Versaflex™ CE 3120-40 Natural 42A 0.92 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - Good compression set—ideal for
device cases or electronic grips
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 Natural 66A 1.15 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - Chemical and abrasion resistant; 4.69 cradle-to-gate
PCF—ideal for device cases or electronic grips
Versaflex™ CE 3140-65N Natural 65A 1.00 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - 5G transparent materials—ideal for
device cases or gaskets
Versaflex™ CE 3140-90N Natural 90A 1.01 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - 5G transparent materials—ideal for
device cases or gaskets
Versaflex™ CE 3620 Black/
Natural 65A 1.00 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - Chemical and abrasion resistant, hydrolitically
stable—ideal for electronic grips/gaskets or wearables
Engineering Resin Overmolds
Versaflex™ OM 1060X-1 Natural 60A 0.93 ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Versatile OM resin—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 9-801N Natural 47A 1.04 ✔ HB
PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PPO, POM, COPE,
PMMA, HIPS
✔ - Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 9-802CL Clear 40A 0.92 ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - Soft touch/rubber feel—ideal for grips/gaskets
Versaflex™ OM 6059-9 Black 58A 1.10 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
Versaflex™ OM 6160-1 Black/
Natural 60A 1.11 ✔ HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔
Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
Versaflex™ OM 6240-1 Natural 43A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion — ideal for grips,
Versaflex™ OM 6258-1 Natural 62A 1.09 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
Versaflex™ OM 6258-9 Black 62A 1.09 - HB PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
Versaflex™ OM 6275-9 Black 75A 1.10 - - PA 6 and 6,6 ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for grips,
Versollan™ OM1255NX Black 59A 1.05 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PC/PBT, COPE ✔ - Superior adhesion—ideal for power tool grips
Versollan™ RU 2205-1 Natural 65A 1.16 - HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ ✔ High performance, rubber feel
Appearance Hardness Specific
Food
Contact UL 94 Suitable
ASTM
Shore
ASTM
(D792)
Special Series
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B Black 40A 1.00 - - PP ✔ ✔
Vibration dispersion—ideal for washer/dryer
feet or shin guards
Versaflex™ G2800-17 Pink 18 OO 0.85 - - - ✔ - Skin-like feel—ideal for adult toys
Versaflex™ SP 2820-55N Natural 55A 0.91 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Superior puncture and tear resistance—ideal for dog toys
Versaflex™ XP 2850 Natural 55A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Wet grip—ideal for water sports or grips
Versaflex™ GP 2810-40N AM US Translucent 45A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ - Antimicrobial
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 AM Natural 67A 1.15 - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
COPE ✔ - Antimicrobial for consumer electronics
Versalloy™ XL 9045-1 Natural 44A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
Versalloy™ XL 9055-1 Natural 53A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
Versalloy™ XL 9055X-9 Black 53A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
Versalloy™ XL 9070-1 Natural 70A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths—
Versalloy™ XL 9070X-9 Black 70A 0.89 ✔ HB PP ✔ - Excellent flow for long, thin flow paths;
2.54 cradle-to-gate PCF—ideal for grips or thin wall parts
Dynaflex™ G7702-9001-02 Black 37A 1.10 - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature performance—ideal for seals and gaskets
Dynalloy™ DT 7910W White 45A 0.93 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Low compression—ideal for dairy tubing
Versaflex™ CL 2000X Clear 3A 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Ultra soft
Versaflex™ CL 2003X Clear 33 OO 0.87 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Gel feel
Versaflex™ CL30 Clear 30A 0.89 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness
Versaflex™ CL40 Clear 43A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ High clarity, high tackiness
General Purpose Series
Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 20A–60A 0.88 ✔ - - ✔ ✔ Unfilled
Versaflex™ GP 2810 Translucent 70A–90A 0.89 ✔ HB - ✔ ✔ Unfilled
Dynaflex™ G7920 Natural/Black 20A 1.01 ✔ - PP ✔ ✔ Filled
Dynaflex™ G7900 Natural/Black 30A–90A 1.05–1.20 ✔ HB PP ✔ ✔ Filled
Appearance Hardness Specific
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
Food
Contact
ISO
10993 USP VI UL 94 Suitable
ASTM
Shore A
(D792) ASTM % ASTM %
Tubing
Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PP ✔ ✔
High resiliance, low compression set, and good puncture
sealing–ideal for medical and biopharma tubing
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Translucent 67 0.89 19 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ Weldable and kink resistant—ideal for biopharma tubing
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Translucent 70 0.88 18 58 - ✔ ✔ - - - ✔
Weldable and kink resistant; 40% bio-derived content
(Gen 1 biomass)—ideal for biopharma tubing
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Translucent 68 0.89 17 69 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔
Flexible and kink resistant, high service temperature
—ideal for medical and biopharma tubing
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔
High temperature resistance—ideal for
peristaltic pump tubing
Syringe Components
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 35 0.89 19 47 - ✔ ✔ - LDPE, PP ✔ - Good puncture sealing and elevated temperature
performance—ideal for septums
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 57 1.01 20 37 - ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - Low coefficient of friction and elevated temperature
performance—ideal for plungers and stoppers
Engineering Resin Overmolds
Versaflex™ OM 1040X-1 Translucent 42 0.92 22 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ - Good compression set at room temperature—
ideal for seals and grips
Versaflex™ OM 3060-1 Clear 59 0.90 33 - ✔ ✔ ✔ HB PC, ABS, PC/ABS,
PC/PETG, PC/PBT ✔ - Good compression set at room temperature
and UV stability—ideal for seals and grips
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 40 0.92 20 - ✔ ✔ - - PK, COPE, PC, ABS,
PC/ABS ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance to alcohols and
disenfectants—ideal for grips on medical devices
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Translucent 56 1.01 27 - ✔ - - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ -
Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils,
like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for
consumer healthcare applications
Versaflex™ OM 4063 Translucent 64 1.12 30 - ✔ - - PC, ABS, PC/ABS ✔ -
Excellent chemical resistance to skin oils,
like sebum, and hand lotion—ideal for
consumer healthcare applications
General Purpose Applications
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 85 0.90 20 72 ✔ ✔ ✔ - - - ✔ High clarity without plasticizers—ideal for extrusion
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Translucent 20–90 0.88 16 54 - ✔ - - - ✔ - Formulated without animal derivatives,
excellent colorability—ideal for seals and labware
Versaflex™ G2705 N Translucent 60 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - PP ✔ ✔
High resiliance, low compression set,
and good puncture sealing
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70 0.95 17 51 - ✔ - - PP ✔ ✔ High temperature resistance
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series Natural 55 & 70 0.89 20 44 - - ✔ - - ✔ -
Formulated without animal derivatives—
ideal for injection molding long thin flow paths,
smooth surface aesthetics
Versaflex™ CL2242 Clear 43 0.89 23 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes
Versaflex™ CL2250 Clear 50 0.89 20 - ✔ ✔ ✔ - - ✔ - High clarity maintained after boiling cleaning processes
FEATURED TPES FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS
H
EALTH
CARE
GENERAL PROPERTIES REGULATORY BONDING PROCESS FEATURES
Appearance Hardness Specific
Gravity Weatherability* VOC FOG Odor** UL 94 Suitable
ASTM
Shore A
Internal QUV
1000hrs (Delta E)
VDA 278
μg/g (ppm)
VDA 278
μg/g (ppm)
Recycled Content Series
reSound™ REC OF 7310-80 Black/
Natural (Gray) 80 0.90 0.35 75 379 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔
35% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)—
ideal for automotive interior applications
reSound™ REC OF 7310-90 Black/
Natural (Gray) 90 0.91 0.11 160 557 3 (VDA 270) - PP ✔
45% PCR/PIR content (food packaging)—
ideal for automotive interior applications
General Purpose Series
OnFlex™ G7705 B Black 42 1.20 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7705 N Natural 44 1.18 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7720 B Black 57 1.16 0.55 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7720 N Natural 55 1.17 3.72 - - - HB PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
OnFlex™ G7820 N Natural 92 1.14 - - - - - PP ✔ ✔ Easy processing for a wide variety of applications
Automotive Fasteners & Interior Components
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Series Natural 40–90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 40 1.00 0.49 113 845 2 (SAE J1351,
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 50 1.00 0.42 51 762 2 (SAE J1351,
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 60 1.00 0.21 112 1740 1 (SAE J1351,
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 70 0.99 0.22 105 1976 3 (SAE J1351,
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 80 1.00 0.32 74 4459 3 (SAE J1351,
OnFlex™ AF 7210 Black 90 1.00 - - - - - PP ✔ - Low odor and good UV resistance
HVAC & Interior Components
OnFlex™ LO 7120-45N Natural 45 1.15 3.21 41 521 2 (SAE J1351,
Dry) - PP ✔ - Significant reductions in VOCs and fogging
compared to traditional TPE technologies
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
OnFlex™ LO 7120-45B AM Black 45 1.13 0.52 - - - - PP ✔ - Imbedded antimicrobial technology
FEATURED TPES FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS
TRANSPO
RTATIO
N * Values were taken on 3mm plaques following 1000hrs of continious exposure to UVA-340
** Samples were conditioned at 23C at 35% RH for 24 hrs.
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NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/
Artisan™
Pre-Colored
Thermoplastics
ABS, PA
Powersports,
Lawn & Garden, Marine,
Electronics,
Home Appliances,
Cosmetic Packaging
Customizable pre-color solutions
Scratch & mar resistance
Weatherability & UV resistance
High impact resistance
Simplifies processing/replaces paint
Tailored temperature performance range: -20°C to 105°C
Bergadur™ Polyester
Formulations PBT Transportation, Consumer,
Industrial
High strength
Good creep rupture strength
Good chemical and heat resistance
Low friction and good abrasion resistance
Complēt™ Long Fiber
Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics/
OnForce™ Long
Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polypropylene Composites
PA, PK, PP, PPA, PPS,
TPU
Consumer,
Transportation, Industrial
Long fiber technology
Elevated impact and mechanical properties at
room temperature
Increased performance at temperature extremes
Excellent creep and fatigue resistance
Glass and carbon fiber filled options
Lubricated, fire retardant, and pre-colored options
PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint
as a result of the base resin
Recycled grades formulated with up to 100% post-
industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled
(PCR) content
Edgetek™ Engineered
Polymer Formulations
ABS, LCP, PA, PC, PC/
ABS, PC/PBT, PC/PET,
PC/PSU, PEEK, PES,
PEI, POM, PPA, PPS,
PSU
Transportation,
Consumer, Industrial,
Telecommunications,
Strength and durability
Chemical and temperature resistance
High impact resistance
Weatherability
Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA
Low-density grades for weight reduction
5G properties – customizable Dk/Df and 3D/LDS
solutions
Edgetek™ REC PC
Recycled Polycarbonate
Solutions
PC
Electrical & Electronics,
Consumer Goods,
Contain 25–70% PIR or PCR content
Comparable performance to prime PC formulations
Edgetek™ PKE
Polyketone
PK
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial, Consumer,
Excellent chemical resistance
Good strength, durability and dimensional stability
Pre-colored formulations
Non-halogen, flame retardant performance
to UL 94 V-0
Reduced carbon footprint compared to PA6 and PA66
NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/
Gravi-Tech™ Density
Modified Formulations PA, TPU, TPE, PBT Consumer,
Transportation, Industrial
Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3
Broad modulus and strength: flexible to rigid
Chemical and corrosion resistance
Alternative to lead and other traditional dense metals
Suitable for metallization and electroplating
Low-shrinkage grades available
Gravi-Tech™ BIO
Bio-based Formulations Bio-based PP
Cosmetic Caps &
Closures, Perfume Caps,
Spirit Bottle Caps,
Luxury Boxes,
Handles & Knobs
Customized density, from 1.5 to 11 gm/cm3
Formulated with partially bio-based resin from
renewable plant sources
Achieve equivalent performance to prime density
modified solutions
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled
Formulations rPP, rABS, rPA
Cosmetic Caps &
Closures, Perfume Caps,
Spirit Bottle Caps,
Luxury Boxes,
Handles & Knobs
Based on recycled resin and/or filler from
PIR and/or PCR sources
Achieve equivalent performance to prime density
modified solutions
LubriOne™ Internally
Lubricated Formulations/
LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone
PA, PBT, PC, PEEK,
PEI, PK, POM, PP, PPA,
PPS, PS
Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Low coefficient of friction
Self-lubricating
Chemical, wear, and corrosion resistance
PK-based formulations can offer a reduced carbon
footprint compared to PA6, PA66 and POM
Grades avoiding the use of fluorinated lubricants such
as PTFE are available
Maxxam™
Polyolefin Formulations PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Homopolymer and co-polymer grades
Optional additives: UV, heat stabilizers
Standard grades available in natural and black
Maxxam™ BIO
Bio-Based Polyolefin
PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Formulated with 10–50% bio-content including
bio-based resin and/or filler
Bio-filler from sources including olive seed powder,
recycled coffee grounds, cellulose fiber
Achieves equivalent performance to standard
polyolefin formulations
Maxxam™ FR Flame
Retardant Polyolefin
PE, PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial, Energy
Flame retardant grades: UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA
Elevated UL RTI ratings
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Maxxam™ REC
Recycled Polyolefin
PP
Consumer, Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Formulated with 25–100% recycled resin from
PIR and PCR sources
Achieves equivalent performance to standard
polyolefin formulations
Nymax™/Bergamid™
Polymer Formulations
PA 6, 66, 612, 12,
co-polymers
Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Toughened grades: medium and high impact
Optional additives: heat stabilized, lubricated, impact
modified, nucleated
Standard grades available in natural and black
Pre-colored solutions available
Nymax™ BIO Bio-based
Polyamide Solutions Bio-based PA
Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Industrial,
Building & Construction
Formulated with 16–47% natural filler, reducing
the carbon footprint
Excellent surface appearance and colorability
Lower warpage compared with PA66 glass
fiber-filled materials
Equivalent performance to PA66 glass
fiber-filled materials
Excellent dimensional stability and property retention
rate after water uptake
Nymax™ REC Recycled
Nylon Formulations PA6, PA66
Transportation, Consumer,
Household Appliances,
Electrical & Electronics,
Contains 20–100% recycled content
PIR and PCR grades available
Support the circular economy
Comparable performance to prime grades
Super tough formulations available
Customizable solution
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic
Polyurethanes and
NEU™ Custom Capabilities
PEBA, TPU, PA 11,
PA 12, PP, PE, TPE
Radiopacifiers, stabilizers, and surface modifiers
Antimicrobial technologies
Pre-colored formulations
Small lot capabilities
Short lead times
Trilliant™ HC Healthcare
ABS, LCP, PA, PA 6,
PA 66, PC, PC/ABS,
PC/PSU, PEBA, PEEK,
PES, PK, POM, PPA,
PSU
Certified to USP Class VI
Formulations locked down
Drug master file submissions by product stewardship
Pre-colored, small lot production down to 50 lb–250 lb
Sterilization, chemical resistance, and secondary process guidance
Adherence to FDM-GMP manufacturing standards
Antimicrobial technologies
Materials for radiation shielding protection
PK-based formulations offer reduced carbon footprint as a result of the base resin
Versaflex™ HC
Thermoplastic Elastomers TPE
Overmolding
Clear and heat resistant
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable
Bio-based formulations available
HEALTHCARE SPECIALTY FORMULATIONS
NAME BASE RESIN(S) TARGET MARKETS/
PREPERM™
Low-Loss Dielectric
PPE, PBT, ABS, PP Telecommunications,
Stable and controlled dielectric performance
Ultra-low transmission loss at mmWave frequencies
up to 220 GHz
Dielectric constant (Dk) range spanning 2.55 to 23
Stat-Tech™
Static Dissipative
& Electrically Conductive
ABS, PA, PC, PC/ABS,
PC/PSU, PEEK, PEI,
PES, PP, PPA
Transportation,
Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
Conductive properties
Anti-static/dissipative properties
Corrosion resistance
Lightweighting and ease of processing
Clean room materials for semiconductors available
TPE grades are available (see page 6)
Surround™
EMI/RFI Shielding
ABS, PP, PBT, PC,
PA 66
Transportation,
Integrated EMI/RFI shielding
Long fiber technology
Conductive properties
Galvanic corrosion protection
Lightweighting and ease of processing
Therma-Tech™
Thermally Conductive
LCP, PA, PEEK, PP,
PPA, PPS Consumer, Transportation
Thermally conductive
Low coefficient of thermal expansion
NAME BASE RESIN(S) AVAILABLE FEATURES1
ECCOH™ Low Smoke
and Fume Non-Halogen
PE, PP, TPE, EVA
Flame retardant, low smoke and fume, non-halogen (LSFOH)
Flexible, low friction, easy-peel, and high-speed processing
Compatible with Avient colorants and additives
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable
Solutions XLPE
Enhances the performance of traditional ECCOH LSFOH solutions
Improved oil, chemical and UV resistance, mechanical performance,
or operating temperature
FireCon™ CPE Insulation
Jacketing Formulations CPE, CPE alloy
Low and medium voltage cable jacketing
Flame retardant and 90°C deformation resistance
Oil resistance
RoHS grades available
Maxxam™ FR
Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations
PE, PP UL Yellow Card for plenum applications
Halogen-free flame retardant grades available
Maxxam™ SY
Foamable Flame Retardant
Foamable PP
co-polymer
Easy processing
Variety of final densities available
Syncure™ XLPE
Cross-linkable
Polyethylene Formulations
XLPE
Low and medium voltage formulations
High performance moisture cure technology
UL bulletinized XHHW2 and VW1
Temperature, abrasion, and oil resistant
Formulations available without DBDPE
Resistant to electrical breakdown
WIRE AND CABLE SPECIALTY THERMOPLASTICS
NAME TARGET MARKETS/APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FEATURES1
OnFlex™
Thermoplastic
Transportation, Building & Construction,
Electrical & Electronics, Industrial,
Wire & Cable
Low odor solutions
UV stabilization
High heat resistance
Automotive approved grades
Excellent compression set
Flame resistant grades
Excellent weatherability
Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additives
reSound™ BIO
Thermoplastic
Consumer, Transportation, Industrial
Biopolymers sustainably sourced from plant-based raw materials
Utilizing 35–75% bio-renewable content
Strength and durability
Impact resistance
Pre-colored solutions
reSound™ REC
Recycled Content
Thermoplastic
Personal Care Products,
Lawn & Garden Tools, Outdoor Goods,
Office Supplies, Footwear,
Houseware Durables,
Consumer Electronics, Automotive
PIR & PCR formulations utilizing 9–83% recycled content
PCR grades formulated with recycled ocean plastics,
food packaging, engine oil, or polyvinyl butyral (PVB)
PCR grade suitable for use in specific food-contact
applications
Supports the circular economy
Can be overmolded to PP, PC, ABS, PC/AB
Comparable performance to traditional TPEs
reSound™
Ultra-Low
Carbon Footprint
Thermoplastics
Personal Care, Household Appliances,
Consumer Packaging,
Consumer Electronics
Formulated to achieve a negative, neutral or low product carbon
footprint (PCF)
Industry-first cradle-to-gate PCF range between -0.46 and -0.02 in kg
CO2 equivalent/kg product
Opaque natural appearance
Easily colorable
Comparable performance to traditional TPEs
Can be overmolded to PP or PE
Stat-Tech™ TPE
Static Dissipative
& Electrically
Conductive
Thermoplastic
Automotive, Industrial, Conveyor Belts
& Controls, ADAS Systems,
Electronic Devices
Electrical resistivity range from 10 to 10¹⁰ Ω
Hardness range from 40–85 Shore A
Protects critical electrical components from EMI/RFI and reduces static
build-up
Simplifies manufacturing
Overmolds directly onto polymer substrates
Meets regulatory compliance requirements of ATEX and ESD, and food contact
compliance grades are available
Versaflex™ and
Versaflex™ HC
Thermoplastic
Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare,
Electrical & Electronics, Appliances,
Medical Tubing, Protective Films
Vibration damping grades
Clear and heat resistant TPEs
Ultra clear grades
Ultra soft TPE gels, 30 Shore OO
FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 approved grades
NSF and UL listings
Sterilizable under autoclave, radiation, and EtO gas
Extrusion, injection, and blow moldable
Formulations with imbedded antimicrobial additive
Bio-based formulations for healthcare available
GLS™ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Lightweighting
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics
Edgetek™ LD Low Density Formulations
LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations
OnForce™ Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Stat-Tech™ Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations
Surround™ EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations
Human Health & Safety NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Reduced Energy Use Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics
Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics
VOC Reduction
OnFlex™ LO Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ Low Adhesive Build-up TPE for Protective Film Tack Layer
Versaflex™ PF Tack Layer for Surface Protective Films
Recycle Solutions
Complēt™ REC Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics
Edgetek™ REC PC Recycled Polycarbonate Solutions
Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations
Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations
reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomer
Biopolymers
Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations
Maxxam™ BIO Bio-based Polyolefin Formulations
Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
Versaflex™ HC BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers
Eco-conscious
Complēt™ PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Polyketone Thermoplastics
Edgetek™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
Edgetek™ Solutions for Laser Welding
LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
Gravi-Tech™ Lead Replacement Formulations
reSound™ Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint Thermoplastics Elastomers
Trilliant™ HC Healthcare Polyketone-based Thermoplastics
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics
Sustainable Infrastructure
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume Non-Halogen Formulations
ECCOH™ XL Cross-linkable Solutions
Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations
SPECIALTY ENGINEERED FORMULATIONS
THAT SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED
MATERIALS
FOCUS MARKETS
Our product portfolio offers customizable
solutions to serve a full range of markets,
including:
Building & Construction
Consumer
Energy
Healthcare
Packaging
Telecommunications
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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
25 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth
Note: 2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations
-$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.30
$0.50
$0.60
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
-2%
0%
10%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin
2.8%
5.2% 5.6%
6.7%
8.3%
6.9%
9.5%
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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
Distribution
29%
PP&S
Specialty
51%
$1.96
PolyOne Corporation Page 7
Old
PolyOne
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
2%
43%
65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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
Platinum
Vision
Platinum
Vision
PolyOne Corporation Page 8
Color and Engineered Materials at the
Heart of Specialty Transformation
OPERATING MARGIN
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
COLOR, ADDITIVES
AND INKS
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Platinum
Vision
SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED MATERIALS
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2006 2015 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
1) Operating Income %
Specialty:
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.7% 20%+
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.7% 20%+
Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.0% 12 – 14%
Performance Products &
Solutions 5.5% 8.3% 10 – 12%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform % of
Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+
3) ROIC* 5.0% 11.8% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A
25 Consecutive
Quarters of YOY
EPS Growth
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
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Therma-Tech™ & Sheet
GEON™ Vinyl
Polymer Colorants Therma-Tech™
TPE’s & Film
TPE + OnForce™
Gravi-Tech™
Page 10
Film
Target End Markets… Healthcare
PolyOne Corporation Page 11
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 12
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 13
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 14
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
$20
$53
2006 2015
Research & Development
Spending
($ millions)
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
14%
28%
2006 2015
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin
12%
43%
2006 2015
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Pipeline Potential
PolyOne Corporation Page 15
2,883
2,414
2006 2015
Volume
(lbs in millions)
-16%
$103
$192
2006 2015
Commercial, R&D
and Marketing
Spending ($M)
+86%
$303
$721
2006 2015
Adjusted
Gross Margin ($M)
+138%
Investing to Drive Growth
Ours Is Not a Cost Cutting Story
PolyOne Corporation Page 16
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 17
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%
2006 2015
16.2%
9.7%
2006 2015
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 18
60%
97%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2008 Q4 2015
Pension Funding**
As of December 31, 2015
Debt Maturities & Pension Funding
Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.1x
** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 12/31/2015
$550
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2022 2023
Debt Maturities
As of December 31, 2015
($ millions)
Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250%
PolyOne Corporation Page 19
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 nearly
1.0 million shares in
Q4 2015
Repurchased 15.8
million shares since
early 2013
4.2 million shares are
available for
repurchase under the
current authorization
$0.24
PolyOne Corporation Page 20
The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
Why Invest In PolyOne?
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
PolyOne Corporation Page 21
Appendix
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Recent Acquisitions
Kraton TPE Assets Magenta Master Fibers
February 2016 – Acquired Kraton’s thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE) assets
Serve personal care, medical, packaging (protective
film) and electronics applications
Purchase price of $72 million represents a multiple
of 9x EBITDA
Adds $35 million in annual revenue and $0.03
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Expands GLS presence in consumer, healthcare,
transportation, and packaging end markets
December 2015 – Acquired Magenta Master Fibers,
an innovative developer of specialty color
concentrates for the global fiber industry
Purchase price of $22 million represents a multiple
of 6.8x EBITDA
Adds $16 million in annual revenue and $0.01
accretive to 2016 adjusted EPS
Broadens portfolio of colorant and additives
technologies for fiber applications and extends
existing reach into strategic end markets such as
transportation and consumer goods
Medical
Baby Care Electronics
Food Packaging
Automotive Textiles Home Textiles
Clothing Outdoor
PolyOne Corporation Page 23
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80 $1.96
$0.00
$0.75
$1.50
$2.25
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Adjusted EPS
2015 Full Year Financial Highlights
Color Additives & Inks operating
margin reached record level
of 16.7%
Specialty Engineered Materials
operating margin grew 260 basis
points year-over-year to 14.7%
Adjusted EPS has grown on average
24% per year since 2011
$50
$75
$104
$125 $135
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
CAI Operating Profit
$46 $47
$57
$72
$80
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
SEM Operating Profit
Note: $ in millions, except per share data
PolyOne Corporation Page 24
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
16.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Color, Additives and Inks
2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Platinum
Vision
48%
33%
Building &
Electrical &
1%
31%
Textiles
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1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
14.7%
20%+
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Specialty Engineered Materials
2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
Platinum
Vision
12.1%
49%
29%
Building &
Electrical &
19%
15%
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1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
3.0%
12-14%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion
Expanding Profits 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
Platinum
Vision
Appliances,
Building &
Construction
Industrial
24%
Packaging
19%
Transportation
33%
97%
PolyOne Corporation Page 27
Building &
31%
Electrical &
1%
5% Transportation
19% Wire & Cable
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
8.3%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion
10-12%
Platinum
Vision
2015 Revenue by Industry Segment
7.7%
79%
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2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6.6% 6.5-7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2020
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
53%
2006 Q4 2015
At a Glance
Distribution
Key Suppliers 2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion
ROIC Expanding Profits
6.1%
Platinum
Vision
Building &
4%Consumer
Electrical &
23%
24%
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PolyOne Corporation Page 29
2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
PolyOne Corporation Page 30
Application Examples
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Outdoor Applications
• Leading provider of high performance
specialty materials for the recreational
and sports & leisure industry
• Well positioned across all segments to
address market needs
Metal to Polymer Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
Source: Outdoor Industry Association
PolyOne Corporation Page 32
$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
PET Bottling Technology
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
2009 2014 2019
Asia Pacific North America
Latin America Western Europe
Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa
Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019
Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care,
food & non-alcoholic beverages)
B
ill
io
n
un
its
5% CAGR
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• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
PolyOne Corporation Page 34
Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
PolyOne Corporation Page 35
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
PolyOne Corporation Page 36
• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
PolyOne Corporation Page 37
High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
sensory properties
PolyOne Corporation Page 38
Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.