Huntsman, Third Coast Extend Sales and Marketing Agreement

The Woodlands, TX -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced today that it has extended its agreement with Third Coast Chemicals, Inc. to market and sell Huntsman’s Propylene Glycol and Di-Propylene Glycol.

Under the terms of the agreement, Third Coast will continue to provide marketing services, sales representation, customer service and logistics management to Huntsman’s distributors and non-contract customers in North America.  Huntsman will continue to supply and service its contract customers.

David Parkin, Vice President of Performance Intermediates, commented, “Since the fourth quarter of 2002, we have operated through this innovative channel to market for Huntsman’s propylene glycol products. It has provided focused customer service, allowed for wider market reach, and has reinforced Huntsman’s position as a leading glycol supplier in the American market.”

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and commodity chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture basic products for a variety of global industries including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, textiles, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging, and later, rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 11,300 employees, 57 operations in 22 countries and had 2005 revenues of $13 billion.

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