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CHEMTURA 14/12/2006

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICE ON BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICE ON BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces an off-list price increase for the following brominated flame retardants, effective January 1, 2007 or where contracts allow: • $0.30/kg on Tetrabromobisphenol A (BA-59PTM) • $0.20/kg on all grades of Hexabromocyclododecane (CD-75PTM; CD- 75PCTM;CD-75PMTM;SP-75TM; SP-75CTM) • $0.30/kg on Decabromodiphenylethane (FiremasterTM 2100) • $0.30/kg on Tribromophenol (PH-73FFTM) These increases are necessary to cover increased energy and feedstock costs. They also cover advocacy costs that ensure sustainable flame-retardant choices for customers and end users. Recovery of bromine value is essential to ensure a reliable supply chain and to fund research into future technology.

Chemtura is a leading global producer of flame retardants with an aggressive commitment to technological innovation and product development. Its extensive line includes bromine, phosphorus, and antimony-based flame retardants and other synergists. Chemtura Corporation

Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM), a combination of Crompton Corporation and Great Lakes Corporation, has pro forma 2005 sales of $3.9 billion. Chemtura is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, crop protection and pool, spa and home care products.

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