BAYER POLYMERS PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP WEB SITE GOES INTERNATIONAL

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BAYER POLYMERS PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP WEB SITE GOES INTERNATIONAL
22 June 2003 - Bayer MaterialScience AG

'We view the addition of multi-language capabilities to the site as further evidence of our commitment to providing accurate safe handling information to our customers in the quickest, simplest, most user-friendly manner possible,' said Herman Campbell, manager - BayCare Program, Bayer Polymers.

'Not only does the Web site provide our customers withsafe handling information on a 24/7 basis, now the addition of multi-language capabilities makes it extremely user friendly for all of our NAFTA customers, including those who do not speak English as their first language.'

The site, the jewel of Bayer's BayCare Progressive Product Stewardship Program, has been exclusively designed to offer Bayer's polymers and chemicals customers a resource center for information relating to the safe handling of these products throughout the product life cycle. Features include:

BayCare Alerts! that inform customers in advance of issues which can affect the industry;

An Electronic MSDS feature that allows customers to easily retrieve the latest Material Safety Data Sheets for Bayer's products;

A Bulletin Board highlighting Bayer's current product stewardship activities;

A Legislative Corner devoted to providing current information about legislation that affects the polyurethanes industry;

Examples of Excellence that recognize customers' adoption of best practices in the areas of health, environment and safety;

An Emerging Issues section that keeps customers abreast of developments that affect the polyurethanes industry, ranging from proposed flammability standards for furniture and bedding to changes in blowing agents, as well as government action related to these issues; and

On-line ordering of product stewardship publications, such as safe handling checklists for a variety of materials and situations and various trade association brochures.

Bayer customers can also reach the BayCare Online Resource Center through BayerONE, an online, private exchange that customers access via the Internet at www.bayerone.com to view and manage their accounts with Bayer's polymers and chemicals businesses.

' This Web site is just one more demonstration of Bayer's long-standing commitment to the industry in general and to Responsible Care in particular,' said Campbell, adding that Bayer will not rest on its laurels. 'We will continue to seek out opportunities to bring added value to our customers. In fact, we are currently exploring online training as another tool we can offer our customers through the site.'

http://www.bayermaterialscience.com

About: Bayer MaterialScience AG
Bayer Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is part of the worldwide Bayer Group, an international health care, nutrition and innovative materials group based in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer employs 23,300 in North America with net North American sales of 8.8 billion euros in 2003. Bayer’s three operating business areas – HealthCare, CropScience and MaterialScience, improve people’s lives through a broad range of essential products that help diagnose and treat diseases, protect crops and advance automobile safety and durability.

Bayer MaterialScience AG is one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics. The main customers for Its innovative developments in coatings, adhesives, insulating materials and sealants, polycarbonates and polyurethanes are the automotive and construction industries, the electrical/electronics segment and manufacturers of sports and leisure goods, packaging, and medical devices.

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