Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Business: Rohm and Haas to impose indexed raw material and energy surcharge

Rohm and Haas to impose indexed raw material and energy surcharge for tin heat stabilizers in Asia Pacific region

Philadelphia (BUSINESS WIRE) - Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) said today it will apply an indexed surcharge in the Asia Pacific region to its tin heat stabilizer products, beginning in June 2008. The index will be adjusted monthly, based on the collective changes in key raw materials like tin, crude oil and natural gas costs.

The index will be in place for products shipped in the Asia Pacific effective June 1, 2008. Customers are being notified individually about how the index will apply to their purchases.
The amount in this surcharge will be reflected in monthly customer billings.

About Rohm and Haas Company

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of industries including: Building and Construction, Electronics and Electronic Devices, Household Goods and Personal Care, Packaging and Paper, Transportation, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Water, Food and Food Related, and Industrial Process.

Innovative Rohm and Haas technologies and solutions help to improve life every day, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.9 billion in 2007. Visit www.rohmhaas.com for more information.

Rohm and Haas Company
Sue Zhu
Manager of Communications, APR
Packaging and Building Materials
Paint and Coatings Materials
Telephone: +86 21 3862 8690 SZhu@rohmhaas.com
or
Laura Hadden
Director of Communications,
Specialty Materials
Telephone: +1 215 592 3054 LHadden@rohmhaas.com

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