GEON BIO FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS

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1 VINYL SOLUTIONS GEON BIO FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS What if you could redefine vinyl?

2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Geon BIO Flexible Solutions: Flexible vinyl formulated with bio-based reflex 300 plasticizer reflex 300 is direct replacement for DINP and can be used to replace other phthalates Formulated to contain a minimum level of 25% bio-based content and is a PolyOne Sustainable Solution PolyOne Corporation 2

3 KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS Geon BIO Features Formulated with bio-based and non-phthalate plasticizer Performs comparable to or better than DINP and non-phthalate alternatives Improved toughness higher tensile, tear and elongation - versus phthalate-based formulations Solutions can obtain eco-label (USDA BioPreferred ) Healthcare grades with USP Class VI available Geon BIO Benefits Improved brand image sustainable and non-phthalate Total cost savings improved manufacturing efficiency & lower yield loss Meet sustainability goals without sacrificing quality or performance Reduced legal exposure complies with CA Prop 65, CPSIA and other phthalate-restricting regulations Federal Procurement Preference U.S. government prefers USDA BioPreferred materials for some purchases PolyOne Corporation 3

4 VALUE PROPOSITION Increased revenue, market share and profitability Market expansion with greener products that do not sacrifice performance Reduced legal exposure compliance with CA Prop65, CPSIA and other phthalaterestricting regulations Lower total production costs Improved processing and thermal stability versus phthalate-based vinyl Lower cost versus some competing non-phthalate vinyl & non-vinyl materials Able to use higher regrind levels in manufacturing Avoid cost of health risk labels Bio-based plasticizer cost is more stable than petroleum-based plasticizers Enhance brand image Greener product offering No health risk labels Non-Phthalate and bio-based PolyOne Corporation 4

5 CONCERNS ABOUT PHTHALATES Concerns about phthalates are well documented but not uniformly agreed upon. With the entire category under scrutiny, industry practice has been to label products containing terephthalates, thought by many to be safe, as non-phthalate or phthalate free in order to avoid unnecessary deselection This has created confusion and concern among customers, who need to comply with regulations that restrict phthalates, or are worried about legal ramifications of future regulation Geon BIO does not contain terephthalates and is a truly non-phthalate flexible vinyl, formulated with PolyOne s plant-based reflex 300 plasticizer PolyOne Corporation 5

6 PRODUCT LINE Product Naming Geon BIO grades defined as R Series = Renewable Current Product Offering Converted most popular flexible products Example: Geon A9000 becomes Geon BIO RA9000 TDSs are available Shore A 90 Shore A 70 RA9000 Trans 9000 RB9000 Natural RC9000 Natural RA7000 Trans 9000 RB7000 Natural RC7000 Natural RD9000 Natural RD7000 Natural Customized Formulations Any standard A, B, C, or D series product can be converted and custom formulated for your application PolyOne Corporation 6

7 CASE STUDY Flip Flop Sandals A leading footwear manufacturer preferred a bio-based solution for their vegan customer base Did not want to sacrifice quality or performance due to warranty liability Desired non-phthalate formulation to avoid CA Prop 65 label and comply with European non-phthalate requirement Combined reflex 300 with proprietary blowing agent technology to improve comfort from foamed product Commercialized Geon BIO RA551S PolyOne Corporation 7

8 CASE STUDY Plascom Desk Edge Band Office furniture manufacturer was facing CA Prop 65 labeling requirements for their current vinyl edge band which contained phthalates Trialed a TPO solution but found it was too expensive and difficult to adhere to the table in final assembly Geon BIO flexible formulation was created and approved as superior alternative Lowered material costs, cost to color, scrap rates and assembly & adhesive costs Commercialized Geon BIO RP7D00 PolyOne Corporation 8

9 MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Consumer Non-durables such as footwear, toys, furniture components, sporting goods Building & Construction Cove molding Flooring Healthcare Masks & tubing Tool grips & handles Can be applied to most flexible applications with some exceptions: Food contact High heat Exterior Wire & Cable PolyOne Corporation 9

10 IS GEON BIO RIGHT FOR YOU? Are green products important to your customers? Do you or your customers ship materials into California? Do you make toys or products that must be CPSIA compliant? Do you have strong and active sustainability programs? Do you have focused programs to reduce manufacturing costs? Do you have repeat processing issues related to thermal stability? PolyOne Corporation 10

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