Press release
North America
December 28, 2012

Evonik To Increase Prices For Select Polyurethane Additives in North America

Effective February 1, 2013, the Comfort & Insulation business line of Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation will increase KOSMOS® 29 stannous octoate prices by 10% in North America.

Prices for KOSMOS 29® dilutions and KOSMOS® 19 di-butyl tin di-laurate will increase accordingly.

KOSMOS® tin catalysts are used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam.

For additional information about Evonik in North America, please visit our website: www.evonik.com/north-america. Please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvonikNorthAmerica. Follow us on Twitter @EvonikN_America.

About Evonik

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders
in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.

Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2011 more than 33,000 employees generated sales of around €14.5 billion and an operating profit (EBITDA) of about €2.8 billion.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.