2008-08-06 23:33:03 -

www.Chemtura.com - In response to significant raw material and freight cost inflation, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price on Tetrabromobisphenol A. Effective for shipments on or after August 15, 2008, or where contracts allow, the new minimum price for BA-59P will be $2.95/kg.

Chemtura is also announcing the removal of any extended price protection.

Please visit Chemtura's Polymer Additives web site at www.chemtura.com.

Chemtura Corporation
Americas:
Jon Amdursky, +1 203-573-3305
Jon.Amdursky@Chemtura.com
or
Europe, Middle East & Asia/Pacific:
Janet Gilboy, +1 44-161-875-3229
Janet.Gilboy@Chemtura.com