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- Effective April 15, 2008, Akzo Nobel Surfactants America will adjust prices to its surfactant product line. Amines and certain amine derivatives will increase 5 to 40 cents per pound.

These increases are necessitated by the continuing escalation in fats & oils, catalyst, solvents & transportation costs.

Note for the editor

Akzo Nobel is one of the

world's leading industrial companies. We are the largest global coatings manufacturer and the number one in decorative paints and performance coatings, as well as being a major worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals.

We employ around 60,000 people in more than 80 countries and are committed to developing innovative products and cutting-edge sustainable technologies. We endeavor to deliver whatever our customers require, wherever and whenever they need it. Based in the Netherlands, Akzo Nobel is a Fortune Global 500 company and is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. We are the Chemicals industry leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, as well as being included on the FTSE4Good Index. Pro forma combined revenue for 2007 totaled EUR 14.4 billion. The financial results for the first quarter will be published on May 7, 2008.

Internet: surface.akzonobelusa.com

for Akzo Nobel Surfactants America
Gerry Labelle (312) 544-7429