Albemarle to Increase Price of N-Propyl Bromide

Albemarle Corporation

, a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals, announced today that it will increase global prices for its n-Propyl bromide based products by up to 20%. This price increase includes n-Propyl bromide Technical product, sold into intermediate and synthesis applications, and the company's ABZOL® brand formulated products sold for precision cleaning applications. The price increases are effective immediately, or as contracts allow. Albemarle's n-Propyl bromide products are part of the company's Performance Chemicals division within the Fine Chemistry business segment. About Albemarle Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals for consumer electronics, petroleum refining, utilities, packaging, construction, automotive/transportation, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, food-safety and custom chemistry services. Albemarle is committed to global sustainability and is advancing its eco-practices and solutions in its three business segments, Polymer Solutions, Catalysts and Fine Chemistry. Corporate Responsibility Magazine selected Albemarle to its prestigious "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for 2010 and 2011. Albemarle employs approximately 4,000 people and serves customers in approximately 100 countries. Albemarle regularly posts information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, Regulation G reconciliations, SEC filings, and other information regarding the company, its businesses and the markets we serve.