Eastman Increases Ketones Prices on January 1

KINGSPORT, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2007 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Jan. 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials, energy and freight.

Eastman MPK
Eastman MPK-SG
EastaPure MPK
Eastman MPK UHP: List price increase of $US 0.08 /lb ($US 0.18/kg) in North America.