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www.rohmhaas.com - Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) celebrates its 10th CPI Anniversary with debut of video, mfile.akamai.com/15020/wmv/rohmhaas.download.akamai.com/ 15020/corp/cpi_final.asx (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.), that shows the continuing improvements to local residents in areas

where it operates through its Community Partnership Initiative (CPI).

For the past 10 years, the company has been helping nearby communities meet local challenges through the Community Partnership Initiative (CPI), a unique corporate social responsibility program that involves community residents in major funding decisions. Since 1998, 81 grants totaling nearly $2 million have been made to 46 non-profit organizations for after-school programs ranging from robotics and performing arts to mentoring and healthy living. Community land use projects that involve parks, neighborhood cleanups and historical preservation and environmental improvements also occur through CPI.

Rohm and Haas credits the tremendous success of the program to its Community Advisory Councils (CACs), which bring community leaders together with Rohm and Haas employees to consider and act on community needs. Community members who serve on Rohm and Haas Community Advisory Councils help determine the most pressing needs in their community, issue requests for proposals, review the proposals and ultimately, which organization is best suited to meet pressing community needs.

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. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, 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. imagine the possibilities(TM)

Rohm and Haas Company
Leslie Johnson
Manager, External Corporate Media
+1-215-592-6922
lesliejohnson@rohmhaas.com