GREAT LAKES TO FORM JOINT VENTURE WITH TEIJIN CHEMICALS FOR BROMINATED CARBONATE OLIGOMER FLAME RETARDANTS

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) and Teijin Chemicals LTD announced today they intend to combine their global brominated carbonate oligomer (BCO) activities as part of a joint venture to market flame retardants for various engineering polymers and blends, including polybutylene terephalate (PBT) and polycarbonate (PC) resins for use in electronic component applications.

GREAT LAKES LAUNCHES HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR POLYPROPYLENE

Reogard® 2000 allows plastic components for electrical applications to meet the UL94-VO flammability standard DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the launch of Reogard® 2000 intumescent flame retardant, a cost efficient, halogen-free solution for polypropylene and other polymers.

GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES LATEST ADDITIONS TO LIGHT STABILIZERS

Montage of polymer stabilizer applications DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY — Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of three new products to its comprehensive range of Polymer Stabilizers with Lowilite® 36 and Lowilite® 234 UV absorbers and Lowilite® 19 light stabilizer. These latest additions complete the company’s UV stabilizer range that complements their uniquely broad antioxidants portfolio.

GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE PRODUCT FORM FOR NICKEL QUENCHER STABILIZER

Lowilite® Q21, a nickel-based UV stabilizer system in a dust-free granular form, that lowers melting point to normal processing temperatures and alleviates dispersion issues in the manufacture of agricultural films. DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the launch of Lowilite® Q21, a nickel-based UV stabilizer system in a dust-free granular form, that lowers melting point to normal processing temperatures and alleviates dispersion issues in the manufacture of agricultural films.

GREAT LAKES EASES PRODUCT SELECTION WITH NEW FLAME RETARDANTS WEBSITE

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation today launches a new flame retardants website (www.fr.greatlakes.com) designed exclusively for plastics producers and their specialized needs. DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today launches a new flame retardants website (www.fr.greatlakes.com) designed exclusively for plastics producers and their specialized needs. The site provides in-depth information regarding flame retardant selection, technical and safety data, and regulatory requirements.

GREAT LAKES FURTHER EXPANDS RANGE OF ANOX® CLEARLITE NUCLEATING AND CLARIFYING AGENTS

Anox® Clearlite is a highly-effective nucleating and clarifying agent for semicrystalline polymers. DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the expansion of its Anox® Clearlite nucleating and clarifying agent product range with the introduction of Anox Clearlite NU 011, designed for wide use in plastics.

GLCC LAUREL COMPLETES CONSOLIDATION OF ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE MANUFACTURING INTO REYNOSA, MEXICO FACILITY

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY — GLCC Laurel, LLC today announced completion of the manufacturing transition for FireShield® and Thermoguard® flame retardants and PetCat® catalyst grades of antimony oxide from its facility in LaPorte, Texas, to its ISO 9001:2000 certified facility in Reynosa, Mexico.

Biographie A.P. Noonan

Anne P. Noonan
Global Director, Flame Retardant 
Technology and Advocacy
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation

 Anne Noonan is global director, flame retardant technology and advocacy, of Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, a $1.5 billion global specialty chemical company. The Flame Retardants division is a $400 million business, with a leading line of brominated, antimony (and derivatives), and non-halogen flame retardants.

Biographie M. Butti

Maurizio Butti
Executive Vice President
Polymer Stabilizers
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Maurizio Butti is executive vice president of polymer stabilizers for Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, a $1.5 billion dollar global specialty chemical company.

Biographie M.P. Bulriss

Mark P. Bulriss
Chairman of the Board
President and Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Mark P. Bulriss is chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer and president of Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, a $1.5 billion global specialty chemical company with leadership positions in markets such as water treatment, household cleaners, flame retardants, polymer stabilizers, fire suppressants, and performance chemicals.

Biographie A.C. Brisimitzakis

Angelo C. Brisimitzakis 
Executive Vice President
Flame Retardants & Brominated Performance Products
Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
 Angelo C. Brisimitzakis is executive vice president of flame retardants and brominated performance products for Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, a $1.5 billion dollar global specialty chemical company.

GREAT LAKES INCREASES CLEAR BRINE FLUIDS PRICES

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) announced today it will increase list prices in all regions for calcium bromide, zinc bromide/calcium bromide solution, sodium bromide, dry calcium bromide and dry sodium bromide effective October 15, 2004.

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