KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sep. 3, 2009 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Oct. 1. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials

Eastman™ Glacial Acetic Acid, All Grades: Off-list price increase of USD 0.03/lb (USD 0.07/kg) in North America and Latin America.

Eastman™ Acetic Anhydride, All Grades: Off-list price increase of USD 0.02/lb (USD 0.05/kg) in North America and Latin America; USD 0.04/lb (USD 0.08/kg) in Asia Pacific; and EUR 50/MT in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day.  Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions.  The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves.  A global company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2008 sales of $6.7 billion.

For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.

Media Contact:
Robert Emery
Eastman Chemical Company
Global Pricing Manager
rwemery@eastman.com                                                                     
423-229-3808