NuSil Technology Appoints Huntsman as Exclusive Distributor in Brazil


Carpinteria, California - April 20, 2007 - NuSil Technology (www.nusil.com), a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics, has appointed Huntsman Quimica Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Huntsman Corp. (NYSE:HUN), as its exclusive distributor of products for the electronics industry in Brazil.

Huntsman Advanced Materials, a supplier of specialty chemicals for the electronics and power industries, will offer NuSil's silicone-based products and provide technical service to customers in Brazil. The agreement will provide benefits to existing Huntsman and NuSil Technology customers by providing local application support.

"NuSil feels that Huntsman has the facilities and technical personnel to grow sales of both custom and standard products," said Brian Nash, vice president of Marketing and Sales. "We look forward to a prosperous relationship with Huntsman and expanding our brand into Brazil."

Bernadine F. DiPietrantonio, Americas Director, Huntsman Power and Electronics, adds, "NuSil's silicones complement Huntsman's existing line of electronics materials and fit well with our strategic plan to expand the products we offer to meet the needs of customers in Brazil."

For more information, visit www.nusil.com or call 805-684-8780.

Aout NuSil Technology
NuSil is a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace, electronics, photonics and other applications that require precise, predictable, cost-effective materials performance. ISO-9001-certified since 1994, NuSil operates state-of-the-art laboratories and processing facilities in North America and Europe and provides on-site, in-person application engineering support worldwide.

More information about NuSil Technology can be found at www.nusil.com.

About Huntsman Advanced Materials
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 14,000 employees and over 75 operations in 24 countries. The company had 2006 revenues from all operations of over $13 billion.

Stephen Bruner
NuSil Technology
805-566-4130 x234
steveb@nusil.com

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