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RENOL™ UL94 COMPLIANT
MASTERBATCHES
HOW TO USE THE TABLES
UL HB
GENERIC RESIN TYPE FLAME
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Acetal Copolymer (POM) HB 1.50 1:20
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) HB 1.50 1:10
Ethylene Propylene Thermoplastic Rubber (EPTR) HB 1.50 1:20
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) HB 1.50 1:10
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) HB 0.83 1:10
Polyamide (PA) HB 3.20 1:33
Polyamide (PA66 and PA 4/6) HB 0.81 1:20
Polyamide 6 (PA6) HB 0.75 1:25
Polyamide 66 (PA66) HB 0.40 1:40
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) HB 0.81 1:20
Polybutylene Terephthalate/Polycarbonate (PBT/PC) HB 1.50 1:10
Polycarbonate (PC) HB 1.50 1:15
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) HB 1.50 1:20
Polycarbonate/Polyethylene Terephthalate (PC/PET) HB 1.50 1:20
Polyethylene (PE) HB 1.50 1:50
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) HB 0.80 1:16.7
Polyketone HB 1.50 1:20
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) HB 3.00 1:25
Polypropylene (PP) HB 1.50 1:15
Polystyrene (PS) HB 0.83 1:15
Polyurethane (PUR) HB 1.50 1:25
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) HB 1.50 1:20
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) HB 1.50 1:20
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) HB 0.75 1:25
ASCEND
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 66
21X1(a)(f2), 21SPC1(a)(f2),
21SPF1(a)(f2), 21SPG1(a)(f2),
21SPM1(a)(f2), 20NSP1(a)(f2)
0.75 V-2 1:40
22HSP(e) 0.75 V-2 1:40
64C-R 3.0 V-2 1:50
ECO366(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
ECO366H(e) 0.2 V-0 1:25
FR350J 0.4 V-0 1:25
20NSP(a)(f2), 21SPF(a)(f2),
21SPM(a)(f2), 21SPC(a)(f2) 0.4 V-2 1:40
20NSP(a)(h)(f2), 21SPF(a)(h)(f2),
21SPM(a)(h)(f2), 21SPC(a)(h) (f2) 1.5 V-2 1:20
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6)
ECO315(e), ECO315J(e) 0.4 V-0 1:40
M344 3.0 V-0 1:25
909 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASF
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 6
8202(t1), 8202 Blend (t1) 0.71 V-2 1:25
8202C(t1), 8202C BLEND (t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202CHS(t1) (t3), 8202C HS Blend 1.50 V-2 1:25
8202HS(t1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S
0.80 V-2 1:25
B3S Q661 1.50 V-2 1:25
B3S R03 1.50 V-2 1:25
8232G HSFR(t9), B3U10G5 (t9) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/66
(PA6/66)
C3U (m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205(m), C3U (m), C3U (t)(m) 0.40 V-0 1:25
KR4205, C3U 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
1000(b), 1310-(b), Ultramid A3K Q603(+) 1.50 V-2 1:10
A3K (o) Q790(g)(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3K(f2), A3K Q601(f2) 0.41 V-2 1:20
A3SK 0.41 V-2 1:25
A5 3.00 V-2 1:33
A3W(f1), A3W FC (f1) 0.75 V-2 1:10
A3K R01 (t)(g)(f2) 0.40 V-2 1:20
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
B4406 G2 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G2(a), B4406 G2 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G3(a), B4406 G3 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4 (o) Q798 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G4(a2), B4406 G4 (o) Q717(a2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6 (o) Q798 3.00 V-0 1:12.5
B4406 G6(%) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406 G6(a1), B4406 G6 (o) Q717(a1),
B4406 G6 (o) Q717 High Speed(a1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406(a), B4406 (o) Q717(a) 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4406@ 1.50 V-0 1:20
B4450 G5, B4450 G5 (t) 0.40 V-2 1:50
Polyurethane
(PUR) 11 85 A(a) FHF 000 (f2) 0.75 V-0 1:33
CELANESE
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
A130(+), MT1310 1.50 V-0 1:40
Polyamide 66
(PA66) A3 GF 25 V0XI, A G5 FR C4 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
2012-2 1.50 V-0 1:20
2016(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3112-2 1.50 V-0 1:20
3116(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3216(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3310-2(f2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3311-3(f2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b) 1.50 V-0 1:20
3316(b), 3316HF 1.50 V-0 1:20
COVESTRO
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polycarbonate
2407 + (z)(f1) 0.75-2.60 V-2 1:10
2807 + MAS183 0.75 V-2 1:25
6455 + (z)
6485 + (z)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
FR110 + 1.50 V-0 1:33
FR3005 HF + (z), FR3005 HF + BBS314 1.50 V-0 1:12.5
FR3010 + (z)
1.50 V-0 1:25
FR3010 HF + 3.00 V-0 1:25
FR3030 + 3.00 V-0 1:25
DSM
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 46
(PA46) TE250F6(h1)(j) 0.50 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
F223-D(f1), F223-D /A(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:25
K222-KGV5(f1)
0.75 V-2 1:16.7
1.50 V-2 1:16.7
K-FKGS6/B(f1)(y) 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66
(PA66) SG-KGS6/HV 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
PL460-S 1.60 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 4T
(PA4T) T11 (h) 0.40 V-0 1:20
DOMO
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide
(PA) J 60X1 V30 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6
(PA6) PSB 286
0.80 V-2 1:25
3.00 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
A 205F(r4) 0.38 V-2 1:25
A 225F 0.75 V-2 1:25
A 50H1 (r3)(f2) 0.40 V-0 1:25
A 30G1 0.40 V-0 1:25
DUPONT
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide
(PA)
132F(+)(f1), 135F(+)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
HTNFR42G30NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6/12
(PA6/12) 151, 151L 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polyamide 66
101(r9)(f1), 101F(r9)(f1), 101L(r9)(f1),
E101(r9)(f1), E101L(r9)(f1) 0.75 V-2 1:20
103FHS(+), 103HSL(+), RN5077E(+),
E103HSL(+) 0.75 V-2 1:20
A428 0.75 V-0 1:20
FE3757(+) 0.75 V-2 1:25
FR15(+) 0.75 V-0 1:20
FR50(+)(f1) 0.35 V-0 1:20
FR7025V0F(+) 0.50 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6) FR72G25V0 0.80 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T) FR95G25V0NH 0.40 V-0 1:25
Polyamide 6T/66
(PA6T/66)
HTNFR52G15AL 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30BL(r3) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30L(+), FE15502(+),
HTNFR52G30AL(+) 0.75 V-0 1:33
HTNFR52G30NH(r6)
0.40 V-0 1:25
0.75 V-0 1:10
HTNFR52G35BL 0.75 V-0 1:25
HTNFR52G35L(+), HTNFR52G35AL 0.75 V-0 1:33
Polyamide 6T/
MPMDT HTNFR51G35L(+) 0.81 V-0 1:33
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
LW9030FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
S650FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 V-0 1:25
SK652FR1 1.50 V-0 1:16.5
T841FR (r4) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
FR530(l)(+)(f1), FR530L(l)(+)(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
Thermoplastic
Elastomer
(TPE)
HTR8068 1.60 V-0 1:25
EXXONMOBIL
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Ethylene
Propylene
Thermoplastic
Rubber
(EPTR)
251-80W232(f7) 1.50 V-2 1:20
251-92W232 1.50 V-0 1:20
251-70W232
1.00 V-2 1:10
LANXESS
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyamide 6
B30S+(f1) 1.50 V-2 1:25
B31SK+ 1.50 V-2 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
B4235+ 1.50 V-0 1:10
TP364-302+, BF4232+(f1) 0.75 V-0 1:25
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
310(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
310SE0(w),310SE0R(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
420SE0(f1)(w)(GG)(rr2) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
457(w), 451(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(a)(f1)(w), 553E(a)(f1)(w),
553U(a)(f1)(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
553(w)(f1), 553M(w)(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48(w) 1.50 V-0 1:20
DR48,DR48M 1.50 V-0 1:20
V4760(a2) 0.40 V-0 1:20
EXVX1259, ENH4550 0.40 V-0 1:20
771 0.75 V-0 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357M(f1)(w)(IC),
357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357(f1)(w)(IC), 357U(f1)(w)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
357X(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA)
3.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
357(w)(f2)(IC), 357M(w)(f2)(IC),
357U(w)(f2)(IC) 1.50 V-0 1:20
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polycarbonate
221(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
221R(f2) 1.50 V-2 1:25
500(f2), 500R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
503(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
503(f1), 503R(f1)
3.00 V-0 10:1
1.50 V-0 10:1
943(ab) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
943(f1), 923(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:20
950A, 920ASR, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 1.50 V-2 1:25
CFR7630(f1)(gg*) 1.50 V-0 1:25
ML5139R(f2) 3.00 V-0 1:33
950A, FXD911A(GG), 940ASR 3.00 V-0 1:25
943 1.50 V-0 1:20
920A
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
C2950 1.50 V-0 6:100
C6200(GG) 2.00 V-0 1:20
Acrylonitrile
Styrene Acrylate/
Polycarbonate
(ASA/PC)
HRA222 (GG) 0.80 V-2 1:20
SOLVAY
GENERIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
Polyphenyl Sulfone
(PPSU) R-5100 (r1)(##), R-5000 (r1)(##) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Polyphthalamide
(PPA) AFA-4133 V0(+) (*) 0.75 V-0 1:25
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
ALBIS Polypropylene
(PP) PP 13 CV2 14 1.50 V-2 1:25
AVIENT Polyvinylchloride
M3700(X), M3755(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900 1.50 V-0 1:25
CHI MEI
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
PA-765(+) 1.50 V-0 1:10
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
PC-510(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
EMS-CHEMIE Polyamide 6
(PA6) Grilon A 26 V0 0.75 V-0 1:25
FORMOSA Polycarbonate
(PC) #1700+(f2) 0.36-0.42 V-2 1:50
GEON Polyvinylchloride
85891(f1) 1.70 V-0 1:20
85891(f2) 1.70 V-0 1:20
M3700(X) 1.50 V-0 1:25
M3900
1:25
INEOS Polystyrene
(PS) 855 HV 3.00 V-1 100:4
INVISTA Polyamide 66
FRU4800 XHL (r1) 0.40 V-0 1:25
U4820L (r1) 0.40 V-2 1:25
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
KINGFA Polyamide 66
(PA66) PA66-R11G25 (##) 0.25 V-0 1:25
KURARAY Polyamide 9T
(PA9T) GP2300S 0.40 V-0 1:25
LG CHEM
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
LUPOY GP-5106-F 3.00 V-0 1:20
LOTTE CHEMICAL
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
(ABS)
VH-0800(+) 1.50 V-0 1:25
Polycarbonate
(PC) HN-1064(+)
0.75 V-2 1:10
1.20 V-1 1:10
Polystyrene
(PS) VH-1800+
1.50 V-0 1:25
MITSUBISHI Polycarbonate
(PC) S-2000+(f1) 1.50-1.80 V-2 1:10
POLYMER
PRODUCTS
Polystyrene
(PS)
ZYNTAR 351
2.00 V-0 1:20
1.50 V-0 1:20
ZYNTAR 7000 2.00 V-0 1:25
ZYNTAR 702 2.00 V-0 1:25
8020 2.00 V-0 1:20
8120 2.00 V-0 1:20
8130 1.50 V-0 1:20
POLYMER
RESOURCES
Polycarbonate
PC-FR1A-D, PC-
FR2A-D, PC-FR3A-D
3.00 V-0 1:33
1.50 V-2 1:33
SUMITOMO
Liquid Crystal
Polymer
(LCP)
E6007LHF(ra) 0.30 V-0 1:25
E6007LHF-MR(gt) 0.20 V-0 1:12.5
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
TORAY
Polyamide 6
(PA6) 1017 1.60 V-2 1:16.5
Polyamide 66
3004-V0(rr),
CM3004-V0(rr) 0.40 V-0 1:25
TRINSEO Polycarbonate
(PC) 891(w) 1.10 V-0 1:25
WELLMAN Polyamide 66/6
(PA66/6) 220-N, 21L-N, 22L-N 1.50 V-2 1:25
WESTLAKE Polyvinylchloride
6597(f1), HF-6597(f1) 1.50 V-0 1:25
SP-7107 (f1)(a) 3.00 V-0 1:25
5VA AND 5VB
BASE RESIN
GENERIC
SPECIFIC
MINIMUM
THICKNESS
FLAME
RATING COLORS
MAXIMUM
LET-DOWN
AVIENT Polyvinylchloride
(PVC) M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
COVESTRO
Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene
FR3010 + (z) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
DUPONT
Polyamide 66/6T
(PA66/6T) FR95G25V0NH 1.50 5VA ALL 1:25
Polybutylene
Terephthalate
LW9030FR
2.00 5VA BLACK 1:25
3.00 5VA ALL 1:25
SK642FR 1.50 5VA BLACK 1:25
GEON Polyvinylchloride
(PVC) M3900 1.50 5VB
ALL 1:25
WHITE 1:10
Polybutylene
Terephthalate/
Polycarbonate
(PBT/PC)
V3900WX(GG)(f1)(IA),
V3901WX(GG)(f1)(IA) 3.00 5VA ALL 1:20
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Use of Non-GAAP Measures
4POLYONE CORPORATION
INPUTS
FORMULATION
EXPERTISE
SERVICE VALUE
Base resins
Additives
Modifiers
Pigments
Expertise in
Polymer
Materials,
Services and
OEMs
Brand Owners
Processers
Assemblers
InVisiO
SM
Color
Services
IQ Design Labs
LSS Customer
First
Specialty products & services
What We Do
Driving customer value
5POLYONE CORPORATION
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
*Recast for DSS in discontinued operations
PolyOne At a Glance
Performance
Products &
Solutions
22%
PolyOne
Distribution
34%
Specialty
Engineered
Materials
18%
Color
Additives
and Inks
26%
2016
Revenue by
Segment
Adjusted Earnings per Share
2016
Revenue by
Geography
United
States
60%
Europe
Latin
9%
7%
10%
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43%
76%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2010 3Q 2017
%
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f
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ra
ti
n
g
I
n
c
o
m
e
*
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **LTM 3Q 2017
Specialty OI $5M $87M $275M**
JV’s Performance Products & Solutions
Specialty MixDistribution
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Distribution and Contract
Manufacturing Businesses
7POLYONE CORPORATION
Driving Growth
• Refreshed training curriculum
for sales force
• Upgraded capabilities to generate
and capture new business leads
• Expanded R&D resources to focus
on key platforms
Investment in Commercial Resources
Commercial Resource Additions*
Total Sales CallsSales Opportunity Funnel (in billions)
*Sales, Marketing & Technology headcount
8POLYONE CORPORATION
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Proof of Performance & 2020 Platinum Vision
12 - 14%
6.5 – 7.5%
Consistently Deliver Double Digit Annual EPS Growth
2006 YTD 2017 2020
“Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision
ROIC* 5.0% 13.8%
Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 16.4%
Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 13.1%
Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.4%
Distribution 2.6% 6.6%
9POLYONE CORPORATION
$50
$116
$137
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
2012 2014 2016 2017
10.8%
11.3%
12.9%
13.8%
10.0%
11.0%
12.0%
13.0%
14.0%
15.0%
2012 2014 2016 3Q 2017 2020
Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
ROIC*
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period
Free Cash Flow and Improving Returns
15.0%
>$200
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$0.16
$0.20
$0.24
$0.32
$0.40
$0.48
$0.54
$0.70
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Annual Dividend
7 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends
3-Year Dividend Plan
Announced 30% increase
to dividend in October
2017, reflecting strong and
sustainable cash flow as
well as confidence in future
earnings growth
Expect to increase annual
dividend 60% or more
cumulatively over next
three years
11POLYONE CORPORATION
$767M
Returning Cash to Shareholders
$0
$150
$300
$450
$600
$750
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 3Q
Cumulative Share Repurchases
(in millions)
Since 2011, we have
returned over $950 million
to shareholders
$192 million returned
through dividends
$767 million returned
through share
repurchases
Have repurchased 20.8
million shares since
early 2013
$767M
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Expanding our sales,
marketing, and
technical capabilities
Investing in
operational and LSS
initiatives
~60 - 70% of capital
expenditures fund
growth initiatives
Organic
Growth
Acquisitions
Share
Repurchases
Dividends
Targets that expand
our:
• Specialty
offerings
• End market
presence
• Geographic
breadth
Growth synergies
Adjacent material
solutions
Repurchased 2.0
million shares
YTD 2017
Repurchased 20.8
million shares
since early 2013
6.5 million shares
are available for
repurchase under
the current
authorization
Increased annual
dividend by 30% to
$0.70 per share,
representing the
seventh consecutive
year of dividend
growth
Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Fund Investment / Shareholder Return
13POLYONE CORPORATION
*Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
Vitality Index Progression*
12%
42%
Target ≥ 35%
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Innovation Pipeline Potential
$20
$54
Research & Development Spending
($ millions)
Phase 1
Frame
Opportunity
12 Projects
Phase 2
Build Business
Case
10 Projects
Phase 3
Prototype
21 Projects
Phase 4
Scale-up &
Test Market
19 Projects
Phase 5
Commercial
Launch
10 Projects
$500 Million $1.4 Billion $700 Million
Total Specialty Addressable Market of over $2.6 Billion
14POLYONE CORPORATION
Key Innovation Growth Drivers
Composites
Barrier Additive
Technology
Fiber Colorants
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Increasing regulatory drive for halogen replacements
$400m addressable market
Drive to prevent oxygen, light and UV rays from affecting contents in PET
packaging, extending shelf life
$200m addressable market
60% of world fiber consumption is synthetic, need to simplify manufacturing
and eliminate waste
$300m addressable market
Polymer formulation and process engineering create a pipeline for next
generation materials
Drive to replace aluminum and steel with plastics without
compromising on strength
15POLYONE CORPORATION
Providing LSS services to
small/medium sized customers
54% of associates trained in LSS, with over
125 active black belts
Have trained over 30 customers in
LSS methodology
Providing training in Customer Centric
Selling Skills with customers
Providing Industrial design and color
services to small/medium sized
customers
On time delivery above 95%
Strengthening relationships:
Customer First Through World-Class Service
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Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are
working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power and competitive advantage
Strategic reinvestment for growth while returning cash to shareholders
Strong and proven management team driving growth
and performance
Why Invest In PolyOne?
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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
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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Appendix
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+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
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2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Application Examples
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$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 Fast 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
4% 4%
8% 9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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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
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• 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
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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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
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Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
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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
organoleptic properties
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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.
