Huntsman Advanced Materials Increases Prices In The Americas

The Woodlands, TX, North America – Effective February 1, 2012, or as contracts allow, Huntsman Advanced Materials will increase pricing of the following products by $0.10/lb:

Araldite® Liquid Epoxy Resins
Araldite® Solid Epoxy Resins
Araldite® Epoxy Solutions
Araldite® Modified Epoxy Resins
Araldite® Epoxy Diluents


These increases are necessitated by the recent cost escalation of key raw materials.

This notification is in addition to all previously announced price increases.  If you have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact your local Huntsman Advanced Materials Sales Representative. 

We appreciate your business and look forward to supporting your future product needs.


About Huntsman:

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Our operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman approximately 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2010 revenues of approximately $9 billion. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the Company’s website at www.huntsman.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may af fect the company’s operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors.  In addition, the completion of any transactions described in this release is subject to a number of uncertainties and closing will be subject to approvals and other customary conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such transactions will be completed or that the company’s expectations will be realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.

Contact:
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Wynne Morris
+41 61 299 2168

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