KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 10, 2009 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective April 1, or as contracts allow.
Eastman™ Isopropyl Acetate : Off-list price increase of $US 0.04/lb ($US 0.088/kg) globally.
Eastman™ Propyl Acetate : Off-list price increase of $US 0.04/lb ($US 0.088/kg) globally.
Eastman™ n-Butyl Acetate : Off-list price increase of $US 0.04/lb ($US 0.088/kg) globally.
Eastman™ Isobutyl Acetate : Off-list price increase of $US 0.04/lb ($US 0.088/kg) globally.
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers; and produces PET polymers for packaging. As a Responsible Care® company, Eastman is committed to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and security performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2008 sales of $6.7 billion and approximately 10,500 employees.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.