2013-02-18 17:55:51 -

CRANBURY, NEW JERSEY - February 18, 2013 - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:  KRO)
today announced a price increase for all titanium dioxide products sold outside
of North America and Europe including among other areas, Asia Pacific, Latin
America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Effective March 1, 2013, prices for all Kronos® titanium dioxide products sold
outside North America and Europe will be increased by a minimum of US$ 250 per
metric ton or equivalent in Japanese Yen.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide
products.

Contact:  Ben Corona, President, Global Sales Management, 609-860-9200



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