KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sept. 15, 2009 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Oct. 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials

Eastman™ 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid: Off-list price increase of $US 0.06/kg ($US 0.03/lb) in Asia Pacific.

Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are key ingredients on which our customers rely to make products people use every day. Over 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. Eastman is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within diverse markets we serve. 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.

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Eastman Chemical Company
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