Kimberly-Clark Professional Launches New Web Portal for Occupational Safety Information and Tools


ROSWELL, Ga. (June 28, 2006) - Kimberly-Clark Professional, the maker of Kleenguard* Brand apparel, gloves, masks and other accessories, has launched a new web portal for its safety business at www.kc-safety.com/kn.

"The new portal will be a one-stop destination for occupational safety professionals, providing a wealth of research, resources, tools and industry news," said Randy Kates, General Manager-Safety Business, Kimberly-Clark Professional for North America and Asia.

The portal will serve as a clearinghouse for safety information about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety-related topics, including information on worker health and safety, avian flu, disaster remediation and protecting workers from a variety of hazardous substances such as chemicals and bloodborne pathogens. In addition, the portal will provide news about industry events and conferences as well as offer tools, calculators and links to product information.

For more information about Kimberly-Clark Professional and KLEENGUARD* Brand apparel, gloves, masks and other accessories, visit www.kc-safety.com or call 1-800-255-6401.

About Kimberly-Clark Professional

Kimberly-Clark Professional offers a range of well-known brands and product solutions for workplace settings, Do-It-Yourselfers (DIY), and away-from-home washrooms. Kimberly-Clark Professional workplace products include safety apparel, gloves and related accessories, as well as task-engineered wipers for both "clean" and "dirty" manufacturing environments. DIY and professional contractor products include solutions for home improvement and automotive projects that make fixing up and cleaning up fast, easy and efficient. The company's KLEENGUARD* G40 PURPLE NITRILE* Foam Coated Gloves recently received the Compliance Magazine Commitment to Worker Safety Award. Known for innovative, quality solutions, Kimberly-Clark Professional's pioneering products include Coreless Bath Tissue, JRT® Bath Tissue, the KIMCARE® ALL-N-1 Skin Care System and KIMTECH® Wipers. Kimberly-Clark Professional's well-known brands include KLEENEX®, SCOTT®, WYPALL®, KIMTECH®, KLEENGUARD* and KIMCARE®. Kimberly-Clark Professional, located in Roswell, Ga., is one of four global business segments of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and can be visited on the web at www.kcprofessional.com.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - almost a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well being. With brands such as KLEENEX®, SCOTT®, HUGGIES®, PULL-UPS®, KOTEX® and DEPEND®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn more about the company's 134-year history of innovation, visit www.kimberly-clark.com.

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