KINGSPORT, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2013 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products Feb. 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to increased market demand and operating costs, particularly in raw materials.

EASTMAN™ DM Solvent : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ PM Solvent : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ DE Solvent, All Grades : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ EP Solvent, All Grades : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ DP Solvent : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ EB Solvent, All Grades : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.

EASTMAN™ DB Solvent, All Grades : Off-list price increase of $USD 0.06/lb ($USD 0.13/kg) globally.



About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a broad range of advanced materials, additives and functional products, specialty chemicals and fibers that are found in products people use every day. As a world leader in the diverse markets it serves, Eastman is focused on delivering innovative and technology-based solutions while maintaining its commitment to safety and sustainability. Serving customers in approximately 100 countries, Eastman had 2011 pro forma revenues, giving effect to the Solutia acquisition, of approximately $9.3 billion. The company is based in Kingsport, Tenn., USA, and, with the completion of the Solutia acquisition, now employs approximately 13,500 people around the world.www.eastman.com.

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