GREAT LAKES: SCIENTIFIC DATA, HEIGHTENED PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS TO DRIVE STRONG GROWTH IN FR ADDITIVES

Great LakesDÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – The use of flame-retardant (FR) additives is expected to experience strong growth in the next five years, according to Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK), a world leader in polymer additives technology. The anticipated growth is being attributed to two factors: (1) a more scientific-based approach to evaluating the effects of such additives on the environment and (2) an increased global emphasis on public safety.

GREAT LAKES EXPANDS LOWILITE® PRODUCT LINE WITH INTRODUCTION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID STABILISER BLENDS

Lowilite® UV B1260 and Lowilite® UV B1211 – High performance liquid blends of thermal and light stabilisers for polyurethane products DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of two, high-performance liquid thermal and light stabiliser blends that provide outstanding protection against light and weather degradation of polyurethane products.

GREAT LAKES LAUNCHES UNIQUE PHOSPHORUS NITROGEN FLAME RETARDANT, REOGARD® 1000

Reogard® 1000 – A phosphorus nitrogen based highly efficient, melt blendable intumescent flame retardant for polypropylene DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the launch of Reogard® 1000, a new, highly efficient flame retardant for polypropylene.

GREAT LAKES ANNOUNCES A NEW HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR POLYURETHANE AUTOMOTIVE SEATING, Reofos® NHP is Commercialised

Reofos® NHP – A non-halogen phosphate ester flame retardant for flexible ployurethane foam DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of a new flame retardant for polyurethane foams that meet MVSS 302 test requirements.

GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES TWO NEW ANTIOXIDANTS, Anox™ MDAO11 and Anox™ MDAO85 Added to the Range

Lowinox® MD24 Blends – Optimised antioxidant blends for wire and cable applications DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced two additions to its extensive range of polymer stabilisers, Anox™ MDAO11 and Anox™ MDAO85.

GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES A NEW FLAME RETARDANT FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAMS, Firemaster® 550 is Commercialised

Firemaster® CP-44B – A highly compatible polybrominated styrene copolymer for use in high temperature polyamide and thermoplastic polyester applications DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of a new high performance flame retardant for flexible polyether and polyester polyurethane foams.

GREAT LAKES EXPANDS ANOX™ ANTIOXIDANTS PORTFOLIO WITH ADDITION OF NEW BINARY BLENDS

Lowinox®1790 Blends- Binary synergistic blends used to protect polymers during processing and long-term ageing DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the expansion of its Anox™ antioxidants line with the addition of two new polymer stabiliser blends containing both a hindered phenolic antioxidant and a phosphite antioxidant.

GREAT LAKES ADDS ANOX™ 330 TO RANGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE PHENOLIC ANTIOXIDANTS

Anox 330TM and Blends – A range of high performance phenolic antioxidants for polyolefins and other plastics DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the launch of Anox™ 330, a high performance phenolic antioxidant for polyolefins and other plastics.