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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PolyOne to Present Expanded Portfolio at Elmia Polymer 2009
ASSESSE, Belgium – April 6, 2009 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL) will be
exhibiting its latest colorants, additives, engineered materials, services and
solutions at the Elmia Polymer exhibition (Stand: B01:60) on May 5-8, in
Jonköping, Sweden.
Technology platforms and products being featured at Elmia Polymer 2009
include:
• GLS OnFlex BIO series compounds based on natural resources
• LubriOne self-lubricating compounds
• OnCap termite and rodent repellent additive concentrates
• OnColor L liquid color concentrates
• OnCap BIO additive concentrates for use with biopolymers
• Biopolymer compounds for injection molding applications
• Maxxam FR RoHS-compliant, flame-retardant polypropylene
compounds
• An expanded and enhanced thermoplastic elastomers portfolio covering
356 grades of GLS OnFlex, Dynalloy, Dynaflex, Versollan and
Versalloy brand TPEs.
Extended TPE technology platform
PolyOne’s acquisition of GLS Corporation has expanded the Company’s specialty
TPE technologies and offers customers several benefits, including a broader
range of products, services and solutions, and easier access to specialized,
high-growth markets around the globe. Together with GLS OnFlex TPEs
developed originally by PolyOne, this full portfolio of TPE solutions offers
unprecedented design freedom. Specific products on display will include:
• SBS and SEBS styrene-block-copolymers
• Polyolefin-elastomer blends
• Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), polyolefins with cross-linked
EPDM
• Thermoplastic urethanes (TPUs)

• Halogen-free, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compounds,
based on a patent-pending formulation, which can replace conventional,
halogenated TPEs with no tooling rework or performance tradeoffs.
• GLS OnFlex BIO Series soft thermoplastic polyurethane (TPE-U)
compounds made from renewable natural sources and based on at least
20% renewable material as certified by ASTM-D6866.
• Wire and cable applications covering several new grades: standard
extrusion applications, high UV resistance, heat stabilization for insulation,
and flame retardant family for insulation and jacketing.
Custom grades for specific application and processing targets will also be
featured. To meet environmental targets, pre-colored grades are made without
heavy metals.
Customer-focused products for application-specific needs
PolyOne will exhibit these products that offer solutions for improving performance
across a variety of markets.
• LubriOne self-lubricating compounds have low coefficient of friction and
improved wear resistance properties, and are available in a range of
reinforcements and base engineering resins.
• Maxxam FR flame-retardant polypropylene grades blend toughness
and chemical resistance with low moisture absorption and improved
mechanical and impact properties to deliver a beneficial cost-performance
ratio. They find use in a wide range of applications and markets, including
electronics, consumer durables, wire & cable, and transportation.
• OnCap termite repellent additive concentrate and OnCap rodent
repellent additive concentrate, available in free-flowing pellet form,
feature a non-hygroscopic active substance with no leaching under typical
usage conditions.
• OnColor L liquid colorants complement the well established ComPETe
solid masterbatch range for use in PET bottles and sheet extrusion,
together offering the most extensive range of solutions for PET coloring on
the market. PolyOne’s liquid colorants offer excellent shelf life and
maximum coloring power. They can be introduced downstream in the
manufacturing process, resulting in faster color changeover. PolyOne’s
liquid colorants are manufactured and distributed globally.

A sustainable future at hand
PolyOne development efforts have also yielded three entrants in the growing
bio-based polymer category:
• OnCap BIO AF anti-fog additive concentrate is based on 100% renewable
resources and is designed to resist fogging on film packaging, which
improves shelf appearance and extends shelf life.
• OnCap BIO IM is a transparent impact modified masterbatch for polylactic
acid (PLA) that increases the impact resistance of the base polymer while
maintaining transparency.
• PHBV-based biopolymer compounds (polyhydroxybutyrate-valerate
copolymer) are developed from renewable resources. Design Ideas Ltd., a
world-leading innovator in home and office accessories, uses a proprietary
version to make its EcoGen bathroom accessories. Standard glass-filled
grades are also available.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with annual revenues of more than $2.7 billion, is a premier
provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered
outside of Cleveland, Ohio USA, PolyOne has operations around the world. For
additional information on PolyOne, visit our Web site at www.polyone.com.
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Media Contact:
Annamaija Bergius
Marketing Communications
+32 (0) 83 660 258
annamaija.bergius@polyone.com