About Eastman

Eastmans chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets and geographies it serves. A global company headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., USA, Eastman had 2010 sales of $5.8 billion.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements concerning the acquisition of Sterling Chemicals, Inc., including modification and restart of Sterlings currently idled plasticizer manufacturing facility to produce Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizers, Eastmans expected competitive position in the market for non-phthalate plasticizer products after the acquisition, expected earnings from the acquired business and product lines, and projected market demand and volume increases for non-phthalate plasticizer products. Such expectations are based upon certain preliminary information, internal estimates, and management assumptions, expectations, and plans, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions, events, and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or expectations prove to be inaccurate or are unrealized.