KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 2, 2010 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective July 15 or as contracts allow. These increases are due to increased market demand.

Eastman™ DOP Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™ DOA Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™ DOA Plasticizer, Kosher: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™168 Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™ 168-CA Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™ TOTM Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.

Eastman™ 425 Plasticizer: List and Off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg) in North America.