The company's Adhesives and Sealants business, with annual sales of US$632 million, is a supplier of formulated adhesives, coatings and polymers for adhesives and sealants. It serves the packaging, converting, transportation, structural, construction and pressure-sensitive adhesives industries.

Significant technology development with their Robond L 2nd generation product

17 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas has announced a significant technology development with their Robond L 2nd generation product family of water-based, dry bond laminating adhesives. Specifically developed to meet general and medium performance applications for a broad range of packaging laminations, this patented technology promises converters bond strength and chemical resistance typical of solvent adhesives, with excellent laminating performance even on CPP films and laminate constructions with aluminum foil.

Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new 100% acrylic binder, Rhoplex HG-706 emulsion

16 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new 100% acrylic binder, Rhoplex HG-706 emulsion, into the architectural coatings market. The state-of-the-art binder features crosslinking technology for the formulation of interior and exterior VOC-compliant aqueous gloss and semigloss enamels.

Rohm and Haas plans to form a joint venture company to provide wood treatment technologies

15 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company and Chemical Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc., today announced their plans to form a joint venture company to provide an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood treatment industry.

Rohm and Haas Company plans to build a manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico

14 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company plans to invest approximately $19MM (US) to build a manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico for the production of emulsion polymers and poly-acrylates, used in several markets including the construction, textiles, adhesives, sealants, industrial, household and personal care. Plant construction is planned to begin before year-end. The Company anticipates the multi-purpose plant will be commissioned in early 2008.

New paint color and design basics

13 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co “Paint color, sheen, pattern and texture can be combined to create a number of interesting and individual looks for the home,” Debbie Zimmer, paint color and decorating expert for the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute said. “Color is often the first consideration when redecorating but to successfully create today’s contemporary looks it’s helpful to have some understanding of basic design principles and the role of paint within a space.”

Rohm and Haas AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology improves the purity and yield of plant extracts

12 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Within the current technology, plant extracts have a very limited purity. AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology is particularly suited for the recovery of valuable substances such as polyphenols from plant primary and secondary process streams.

Rohm and Haas to show for the first their wide range of AMBERLITE (TM) FP ion exchange resins

11 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co This proven technology results from 70 years experience in the development and manufacturing of functional polymers . The technology exhibits excellent yields, high operating capacity and improves the purity of the product treated while enhancing the efficiency of the process used.

Joint Development Agreement to create novel spin-on silicon hardmask anti-reflective coating products

10 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Microelectronic Technologies , a leading supplier of advanced lithography materials for the semiconductor industry, and Dow Corning Corporation, a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced the renewal of their Joint Development Agreement to create novel spin-on silicon hardmask anti-reflective coating products targeted at sub-65nm node flash, DRAM and logic integrated circuit devices.

Rohm and Haas has announced several changes to its North American and European business

09 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Circuit Board Technologies, a leading innovator and supplier of metallization and imaging materials for the printed circuit board industry, has announced several changes to its North American and European business. These changes will further strengthen the company’s focus on its technology portfolio and service capability.

Rohm and Haas new seasonal paints

08 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Fall’s sun-filled days and clear, cool nights set the stage for great outdoor painting conditions. But before you brush on that first coat of paint, review these tips from the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. “Primers and sealers help to improve the appearance, performance and longevity of a finished paint job, however, the necessity of using either a primer or sealer varies from job to job and surface to surface,” offers PQI’s spokesperson Debbie Zimmer.

ROHM and HAAS Biocides approved for use in blue angel labelled paints

07 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company is pleased to announce that the combination of MIT,BIT and CIT-MIT has been Blue Angel listed for interior coatings (RAL-UZ-102) by the German Federal Environmental Agency. Rohm and Haas has been working for several months to get this approval in support of its European Patent N°0 363 011 covering the combined use of the three active ingredients: MIT, BIT and CIT-MIT.

Rohm and Haas new pad products for advanced CMP applications

06 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in chemical mechanical planarization technology for the global semiconductor industry, today introduced a number of new products in two different product lines. The company unveiled several new additions to its VisionPad line of polishing pads as well as a new series of IC1000 pads known as IC1000 AT series pads.

Logo transformation paint quality institute helps expert paint resource spread color information globally

04 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute ( www.paintquality.com ) transformed the look and feel of its logo to reflect its expanded color and design competence, as well as its multi-national presence.

Rohm and Haas new AMBERPACK boron removal system packed with AMBERLITE IRA743 resin

03 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Today no universally boron applied limit exists, but recent recommended values for boron range from 0.2 to 1 mg/l. Rohm and Haas AMBERPACK boron removal system packed with AMBERLITE IRA743 resin offers a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient solution. This unique resin, which complies with EU drinking water regulations, achieves boron concentrations less than 100 µg/l (0.1 ppm) and high drinking water yields up to 99 %.

Rohm and Haas Advanced AMBERPACK municipal system for removal of nitrate is easy to operate

02 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Nitrate contamination of drinking water has been increasing in many agricultural regions and become a concern for many water works. Rohm and Haas Advanced AMBERPACK municipal system for the removal of nitrate is easy to operate and minimizes brine waste volume to 0.3 % -1 % of the water produced while generating yields superior to 99 %.

New building for pharmaceutical resins major product lines now fully operational

01 December 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The major production lines of the Rohm and Haas new powder resin manufacturing facility inaugurated last November are up and running.

New Rohm and Haas dissolution testing equipment for enhanced oral formulations

30 November 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas has designed new equipment in support of its GI and buccal dissolution testing that give an excellent level A IVIVC for oral dosage forms. Easy to use, they need no mathematical model and results can be interpreted quickly and effectively at the bench.

Get your home ready to shine and sparkle paint color and decorating tips

29 November 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Crisp nights and shorter days are signals of the approaching holiday season. In preparation for seasonal entertaining, now is a great time to freshen up your living space with simple and easy painting ideas.

Plans to form a company to provide an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies

28 November 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company and Chemical Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc., today announced their plans to form a joint venture company to provide an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood treatment industry.

Rohm and Haas to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico

27 November 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company plans to invest approximately $19MM (US) to build a manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico for the production of emulsion polymers and poly-acrylates, used in several markets including the construction, textiles, adhesives, sealants, industrial, household and personal care. Plant construction is planned to begin before year-end. The Company anticipates the multi-purpose plant will be commissioned in early 2008.

New collaboration to further support the coatings industry through the launch of the Biocide Center

10 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company and SpecialChem S.A. ( www.specialchem4coatings.com ) announced today that they have entered a collaboration to further support the coatings industry through the launch of the Biocide Center, a web-based platform for biocide use in coatings.

AMBERLITE(TM) FP ion offer creative & cost effective solutions for recovery & purification of food technology

10 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co This proven technology results from 70 years experience in the development and manufacturing of functional polymers . The technology exhibits excellent yields, high operating capacity and improves the purity of the product treated while enhancing the efficiency of the process used.

Changes to strengthen the company’s focus on its technology portfolio and service capability

09 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Circuit Board Technologies, a leading innovator and supplier of metallization and imaging materials for the printed circuit board industry, has announced several changes to its North American and European business. These changes will further strengthen the company’s focus on its technology portfolio and service capability.

New definitive agreement to purchase global wax compounds business of Rohm and Haas Company

09 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., the world’s largest producer of thermoset resins, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the global wax compounds business of Rohm and Haas Company.

New and unique acrylic emulsion, Rhoplex Fastrack XSR resin

08 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new and unique acrylic emulsion, Rhoplex Fastrack XSR resin, to its line of waterborne resins for the traffic marking industry. Traffic paints based on this new resin can be applied at cooler temperatures, extending the striping season for contractors and DOTs.

Turn your home into a Prettiest Painted Place!

08 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Hoping to change the look of your living spaces? It’s easy to do with just a simple change of paint color and decorative painting techniques. Just take a cue from the winners of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institutes recent competition, The Prettiest Painted Rooms in America .

Renewal of Joint Development Agreement to create novel spin-on silicon hardmask anti-reflective coating products

07 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Microelectronic Technologies , a leading supplier of advanced lithography materials for the semiconductor industry, and Dow Corning Corporation, a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced the renewal of their Joint Development Agreement to create novel spin-on silicon hardmask anti-reflective coating products targeted at sub-65nm node flash, DRAM and logic integrated circuit devices.

New global image across all segments, product lines and regions

07 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings, a world leader in the powder coatings industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new global image across all segments, product lines and regions.

Rohm and Haas Arrives at Pack Expo On A Wave of New Water-based Adhesive Solutions

06 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company continues to assert their lead in water-based acrylic adhesives technology as they showcase new and novel solutions for food packaging and converting applications. The company’s 2nd Generation water-based adhesives, Robond L230 and L330 adhesives, as well as a new Coseal cold seal adhesive that avoids allergic reactions to natural rubber latex and their new Mor-free 225 solventless adhesive for clear retort packaging, all live up to the company’s theme for this year, Planet- friendly Ecology and Safety With Rohm and Haas Adhesives.

Improvements for packaging lamination

06 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co A presentation by Rohm and Haas senior scientist Dr. Mai Chen during Pack Expo International 2006 will examine the development of the company’s newest water-based acrylic technology for medium performance packaging laminations and its implications for the highly competitive converting market.

Rohm and Haas recently recognized by The American Chemistry Council

05 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company is recognized as a U.S. Chemical Industry Performance Leader and is presented with The American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Leadership Award for outstanding achievement under the chemistry industry’s environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative.

New paint colour and design basics

05 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co “Paint color, sheen, pattern and texture can be combined to create a number of interesting and individual looks for the home,” Debbie Zimmer, paint color and decorating expert for the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute said. “Color is often the first consideration when redecorating but to successfully create today’s contemporary looks it’s helpful to have some understanding of basic design principles and the role of paint within a space.”

Rohm and Haas AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology improves purity & yield of plant extracts

04 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Within the current technology, plant extracts have a very limited purity. AMBERLITE (TM) FPX technology is particularly suited for the recovery of valuable substances such as polyphenols from plant primary and secondary process streams.

Star shines at Rohm and Haas facility

04 September 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Officials from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently notified the Rohm and Haas Bristol facility of their recertification as a prestigious Star site in the Voluntary Protection Program based on a review of the plant’s safety systems, employee involvement, and progress towards improvement opportunities.

Rohm and Haas launches Rocima(TM) 355 microbicide for U.S. coatings market

18 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas's new microbicide, Rocima 355, combines two highly effective mildewcides to bring coatings' manufacturers superior protection for their water-based products.

Rohm and Haas Company celebrates ground breaking for New China Research & Development Center

18 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company today celebrated the official ground breaking for its new China Research and Development Center in Shanghai. Located on 33,000 square meters (over eight acres) in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area, the world class facility will serve as the company's primary research and technical service headquarters for China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Rohm and Haas introduces innovative adhesives for electrostatic spray systems

17 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Attendees to the Rubber Expo, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will find an exciting new product taking center stage in area of high-performance rubber-to-metal bonding applications. Rohm and Haas will introduce their highly efficient coating procedure for high-volume electrostatic spray application of adhesives.

A new copper barrier slurry designed specifically to help customers deal with chemical mechanical planarization

17 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, today introduced a new copper barrier slurry designed specifically to help customers deal with chemical mechanical planarization in low-k integration schemes at the 90nm and 65nm technology nodes. Developed out of close collaborations with device manufacturers, the new LK393c4 copper barrier slurry's selectivity and removal rates enable users to achieve a 25 to 30 percent improvement in wafer throughput and cost of ownership over currently available slurry formulations.

Rohm and Haas launches new fast-drying adhesive for curtain coating

16 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The largest gathering in Europe for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry is taking place in Brussels. Rohm and Haas is using this forum to introduce its newest and fastest drying product for curtain coating technology, Robond PS 7650 adhesive.

New ACULYN(TM) 38 rheology modifier, More than just a thickener

16 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Formulating clear personal care formulations just got easier with the introduction of ACULYN 38 rheology modifier. The unique microgel structure of ACULYN 38 rheology modifier enables outstanding clarity and suspension of particles of all sizes in surfactant-based formulations. Available in an easy-to-use liquid form, ACULYN 38 has wide-ranging compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients

An innovative 100% acrylic binder for interior/exterior 50 g/l VOC paints

15 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas has launched an innovative binder, Rhoplex VSR-50 emulsion, into the coatings market. The new 100% acrylic binder is designed for premium-performance, interior and exterior, flat to gloss architectural coatings and is particularly useful in formulating paints to 50 g/l VOC.

Rohm and Haas introduces three innovative adhesives

15 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas introduces three innovative adhesives during CPP Expo, the converting event that will be held in conjunction with Pack Expo in Las Vegas. Converters seeking higher performance fabrication in retort packaging will want to obtain information on the company's new Adcote 76-159 adhesive, which is able to run at higher solids and is available in commercial quantities. The product promises 'a more machine-friendly solution to faster line speeds,' says marketing manager Nancy Smith.

Rohm and Haas introduces a new synthetic cold seal adhesive

14 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas reports that a synthetic cold seal product is being added to their Coseal line of cold seal adhesives. The new Coseal 55-300 overcomes two major obstacles that have long plagued converters of moisture-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive packaging, such as those used for candy bars, ice cream, or even gummy snacks.

First product in series of VisionPad offerings for advanced CMP applications

14 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in chemical mechanical planarization technology for the global semiconductor industry, today introduced its VisionPad VP3100 polishing pad, the industry's first polishing pad to combine the benefits of hard and soft pads for advanced CMP applications.

Education campaign launched to help California builders meet title 24 energy code revisions

13 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, the Philadelphia-based specialty materials company, announces its 'Coat It, You're Covered!' 'cool roof' program. The company's educational initiative is being launched in response to California's stricter building energy efficiency standards, Title 24, becoming law.

New COLOR TRENDS 2006, Style for your Walls!

13 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Fashion may be fickle, but it has nothing on the ever-changing world of home décor. 'While many of last year's color trends are still enjoying popularity, homeowners are already interested in the latest paint color palettes, and new ways to use them,' states Debbie Zimmer, color and decorating expert for the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute.

New state-of-the-art facility to produce next-generation IC1000(TM) polishing pads

12 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in chemical mechanical planarization technology for the global semiconductor industry, broke ground today for its Asia Pacific Manufacturing and Technical Center at the Hsinchu Science Park, Chunan satellite campus in Taiwan. The state-of-the-art facility adds to the Company's growing business in Asia and is expected to be in commercial production by the first quarter of 2007.

New fashionable fall paint colors

12 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Fall is a great time to incorporate new paint color into your home. Paint is an easy and inexpensive way to change the mood and ambience of any living space.

Dress your outdoor living space with new fashionable paint hues

11 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Paint color selection is often a prime consideration when painting the exterior of a home. Dressing outdoor havens with hues that complement a homes exterior color palette can add flair to upcoming outdoor celebrations including neighborhood barbeques, family gatherings and graduations right around the corner.

Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials introduces copper additives targeted at sub-65 nm node memory

11 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Microelectronic Technologies, announced the development of its new UltrafillTM 4000 series of levelers and suppressors targeted at the sub-65 nm node for interconnect metallization.

Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings launches new global image

10 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The new unified, global image evolved from combining areas of business excellence from each of our legacy companies that make up the new business.

Rohm and Haas's new DURAGREEN metal-free floor polish formulation meets green seal requirements

10 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co High traffic floors in supermarkets, schools, government facilities and hospitals now have an environmentally-preferred floor polish option that doesn't sacrifice performance for environmental standards. Rohm and Haas's DURAGREEN Metal-Free floor polish formulation, MF 1-2, has received verification from Green Seal, Inc. that it meets all the environmental and performance criteria of the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Floor Care products (GS-40).

Spring into exterior home painting, Add sparkle with a new coat of paint!

09 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co 'Paint serves two important purposes: To help protect your home's exterior surface and to decorate or personalize your outdoor spaces,' Debbie Zimmer says, of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, 'and Spring is the perfect time to begin this process of protection and decoration.'

Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new and unique acrylic emulsion

09 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new and unique acrylic emulsion, Rhoplex Fastrack XSR resin, to its line of waterborne resins for the traffic marking industry. Traffic paints based on this new resin can be applied at cooler temperatures, extending the striping season for contractors and DOTs. Now, cool Spring and Fall days will not halt critical striping operations. The result is greater highway safety due to freshly painted strips and greater productivity from striping crews.

Rohm and Haas introduces 2nd generation robond L series of water-based adhesives

08 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas has announced a significant technology development with their Robond L 2nd generation product family of water-based, dry bond laminating adhesives.

Rohm and Haas delivers on contract awarded by the Department of Defense

08 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, has delivered on the contract awarded by the US Department of Defense for 32,000 lbs of Ambersorb 348F carbonaceous adsorbent for use in M291 chemical skin decontamination kits. The unique adsorbent, containing a bimodal pore system, blended with other Rohm and Haas ion-exchange resin technologies provides for rapid adsorption of chemical agents from skin, effectively sequestering the agent and preventing skin penetration.

Rohm & Haas launches state-of-the-art acrylic binder for VOC-compliant gloss & semigloss enamels

07 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has introduced a new 100% acrylic binder, Rhoplex HG-706 emulsion, into the architectural coatings market. The state-of-the-art binder features crosslinking technology for the formulation of interior and exterior VOC-compliant aqueous gloss and semigloss enamels.

Rohm and Hass's new 193 nm photoresist optimized has been named a Process of Record by IMEC

07 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Microelectronic Technologies, a leading supplier of advanced lithography materials and processes for the semiconductor industry, announced that its 193 nm photoresist optimized for immersion contact hole imaging has been named a Process of Record by IMEC, the Interuniversity Microelectronics Center.

The Rohm & Haas Paint Quality Institute launches Prettiest Painted Rooms In America Competition

06 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality InstituteSM proudly announced the launch of its 'Prettiest Painted Rooms in America' competition open to interior designers and decorators nationwide. This follows the institute's highly successful 'Prettiest Painted Places in America' competitions.

Rohm & Haas announced development of new waterborne technology geared to high performance coatings market

06 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company announced today the development of new waterborne technology geared to the high performance coatings market. This new technology, trade marked under the name 'Avanse', is Rohm and Haas's latest innovation that offers the most advanced line of waterborne acrylics, delivering the next generation of performance. Avanse resins offer considerable improvements in pigment distribution, allowing for significant new levels of coating performance, especially in gloss, corrosion control, and hiding.

Rohm and Haas presents new Innovations Home

05 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The Rohm and Haas Company and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia presented a family with the keys to a brand new home during a dedication ceremony today in North Philadelphia. The owner will be able to move in just in time to celebrate the holidays.

Color Psychology, The impact of paint color in your living space

05 June 2006 - Rohm & Haas Co The words 'paint' and 'personality' aren't often used together, but they certainly could be. 'Studies show that paint and room color can have an effect on the body and mind', states Debbie Zimmer, color and decorating expert with the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. 'By understanding the impact of color, consumers can better incorporate the hues that help create the desired living space mood and setting that best suits their family and personal lifestyle.'

Rohm and Haas help builders knock-out their punch list

12 December 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, will exhibit at the 2006 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida,. Widely known to manufacturers as an ingredient provider for commonly used building materials, the company is recruiting Dean Johnson and his co-host of popular builder show Hometime to talk with builders about their specific punch list matters on the first two days of the show.

Rohm & Haas introduces new AMBERCHROM HPR10 reversed phase chromatography resin

18 May 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co Amberchrom HPR10 reversed phase chromatographic resin reduces operating costs and improves process economics through its unique 10 µ monosized polymeric resin which combines all the advantages of both premium silica and polymeric media including: selectivity, high yield and capacity, full pH stability, full CIP/SIP compatibility and stability up to 100 bar.

New construction of the Rohm and Haas company sponsored innovations home ground breaking

13 April 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co New construction of the Rohm and Haas Company sponsored Innovations Home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity will begin following the ground breaking ceremony on Wed., April 20 at 9:45 a.m. onsite at 19th and Monument Street in N. Philadelphia. A walking tour in the immediate surrounding neighborhood will commence at approximately 11:00 a.m. from the ground breaking site following the ceremony.

How to make newly built home interiors go from white to wow!

23 March 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co 'Interior painting is the number one do-it-yourself project because it allows the homeowner to inexpensively alter the look or mood of a room to enhance the space,' according to Debbie Zimmer, color and decorating consultant with the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. 'Many new homes have tall spaces and the simple application of interesting paint colors can make these open areas warmer and more welcoming.

Rohm and Haas announces acrylic acid expansion

10 March 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company announces plans for an acrylic acid expansion at the Marl, Germany plant. The Marl, Germany plant is operated through StoHaas, a 50-50 joint venture between Rohm and Haas Company and Degussa AG.

RegiStarTM new laser imageable technologies

09 March 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials today announced the release of its new RegiStar Laser-imageable Technologies product line for use with laser projection systems. This proprietary material, offered exclusively by Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, is an alternative to conventional tooling methods and offers significant manufacturing flexibility to the advanced composites, marine and aerospace industries. The material is currently available as a tape format in 150-foot rolls of various widths.

Welcome the New Year with new color choices that soothes your home's soul

06 January 2005 - Rohm & Haas Co As we welcome 2005, what better time to take stock of the importance of family, friends and home life. Thoughtful consideration of our living space is certainly one way to welcome and renew relationships.

New barrier slurry optimized for low-stress/low-pressure chemical mechanical planarization

30 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Technologies, today introduced another new barrier slurry optimized for low-stress/low-pressure chemical mechanical planarization of copper semiconductor devices. SSA Barrier Slurry, targeted at 90nm and 65nm CMP, provides consistent performance, excellent defectivity and a large processing window, leading to improved yields and cost of ownership for low-k applications.

Rohm and Haas announces price increases

16 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas’ Adhesives and Sealants business has announced a price increase for all products, including acrylic and vinyl acetate emulsions, sold to the pressure sensitive, construction, adhesives, caulks and sealants industries in North America.

Rohm and Haas Company receives Japanese approval for its Neolone preservative in cosmetic products

15 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company is pleased to announce that methylisothiazolinone, the key ingredient in its Neolone preservative has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare/Pharmaceutical Affairs Bureau. The MHLW has added methylisothiazolinone to the positive list of preservatives approved for use in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products at a maximum dosage of 100 PPM.

Rohm and Haas raises price of powder coatings

08 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Powder Coatings is increasing the prices for polyester, epoxy and hybrid-based powder coatings to all end market segments, because of the continuation of unprecedented increases in the cost of raw material feedstocks.

Japan approves use of Neolone preservative in Cosmetics

05 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Co has announced that methylisothiazolinone, the key ingredient in its Neolone preservative has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)/Pharmaceutical Affairs Bureau.

Wrap your walls in luxury, Glossy paint adds sophistication and elegance

04 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co The hottest trend in home decorating is sheen and shimmer according to the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. Satin and silk-like decorating is growing in popularity from pillows to bed linens to luxurious textiles. And, as a perfect backdrop for these rich home accessories, try a new paint finish for your walls and ceilings.

Price of ion exchange resins increases

01 November 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Co has announced a worldwide price increase across its range of ion exchange resins, adsorbents and catalysts.

Rohm and Haas reports third-quarter 2004 results

27 October 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Co has reported third-quarter sales of USUS$1803 million, a 13% increase over the same period in 2003, reflecting strong demand, higher selling prices, as well as the favourable impact of currency movement on the revenue line.

New series of non-acidic barrier slurries optimized for chemical mechanical planarization

13 September 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Technologies, introduced a new series of non-acidic barrier slurries optimized for chemical mechanical planarization of 90nm low-k semiconductor devices. The LK Series barrier slurries accommodate a wide range of integration schemes and offer superior defectivity performance and flexibility. These slurries are currently being qualified and tested at multiple customer facilities, including logic device manufacturers.

Recent advances by Rohm and Haas smoothes transition from solvent-based to water-based adhensives

20 August 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Recent developments in the Rohm and Haas Robond L series of water-based adhesives for dry bond laminating are providing ever more compelling options for packaging converters to choose between traditional solvent-based adhesive systems to economical and environmentally friendly, water-based alternatives.

New adhesives and sealants technical Center in Taloja, India

05 August 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, USA, today inaugurated a commercial-scale Combi Laminator during opening ceremonies for their new Adhesives and Sealants Technical Center in Taloja, India. The new center is expected to significantly enhance the company's capabilities for technical service and product development support for customers throughout the region.

Large 300mm customer demonstrates yield improvement using copper CMP slurries

12 July 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Technologies, a leader and innovator in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry, today announced that its commercially-available copper and barrier CMP slurries are being used to substantially increase yield and overall process performance in the high-volume manufacturing of advanced logic devices by a major 300mm semiconductor industry alliance group.

Rohm and Haas newest technologies for catalysis and separations

02 July 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas scientists will present information about some of the company's newest technologies for use in industrial processes, especially catalysis, metal separation, waste treatment and solution purification at two important European congresses in July.

New water treatment system now available

21 June 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company today announced the introduction of a new, modular ion exchange-based water deionization system that makes it even easier for water management experts to provide a continuous flow of pure, deionized water for industrial use in the power, chemical, petrochemical, paper and electronics industries.

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials and Xaar to jointly develop new digital inkjet printing systems

17 June 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials today announced a joint development agreement with Xaar, plc. The companies are working together to produce digital inkjet printing systems for the application of etch masks and other key materials and processes used in the fabrication of printed circuit boards.

The marriage of three key concepts can 'make or break' the way a home is perceived

12 May 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co The marriage of these three key concepts can 'make or break' the way a home is perceived by visitors when entering your front door. Whether preparing an existing home for sale or anticipating the purchase of a home in the near future, explore the advantages that thoughtfully considered paint applications can provide with regard to re-energizing a home's entrance.

New Mor-Melt R-7001E from Rohm and Haas Company

29 April 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co New Mor-Melt R-7001E from Rohm and Haas Company is a moisture-curing polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesive that provides outstanding flexibility to textile laminators.

New deck details make a difference

27 April 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Whether for entertaining, grilling, reading or just hanging out, decks and patios are the living space of choice for the summer months. Deck details make a difference! Re-energize an existing deck with custom features as simple or elaborate as your imagination and finances allow.

Rohm and Haas Company introduces Amberlite PWA2 ion exchange resin

26 April 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company is pleased to introduce Amberlite PWA2 ion exchange resin, the first resin specifically designed for the selective removal of perchlorate from drinking water. According to the EPA, perchlorate has been detected in water supplies across the United States, and can interfere with iodide uptake into the thyroid gland.

New seasonal painting trends

22 March 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Shimmery, softer pastels stylish teamed with contemporary, metallic neutrals are popular home remodeling trends for 2004.

Rohm and Haas to feature new environmentally friendly adhesive technologies for flexible packaging

13 February 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has announced their participation in the May 2004 Drupa Exhibition to be held at Germany's Dusseldorf Fairgrounds. As part of the company's 'Total Packaging Solutions' program, Rohm and Haas will feature the full range of its high-efficiency product lines, including Mor-Free ELM Series Extreme Low Monomer Solventless Adhesives, ROBOND L Series Water-based Adhesives for Dry Bond Laminating, and ROBOND CS Cold Seal Adhesives. Rohm and Haas will be located at Booth A 25 in Hall 08.0.

Spring house brain cancer study finds no association with workplace

08 January 2004 - Rohm & Haas Co An 18-month epidemiological case-control study of 12 malignant brain cancers and 3 benign tumors among approximately 6,000 Spring House employees over the past 40 years has found no statistically significant association with workplace chemicals, according to the study's director, Dr. Arvind V. Carpenter, Director of Epidemiology and Global EHS and Sustainable Development. An outside panel of experts has reviewed the study design, exposure assessment procedure and analytical techniques as well as the study results.

Rodel solidifies position in direct STI slurry market with new Celexis slurry

03 December 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Rodel, Inc., a leader and innovator in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry, today introduced Celexis slurry for direct shallow trench isolation, reinforcing the company's position in the STI slurry market. Celexis slurry is a high selectivity, low defectivity slurry that provides excellent planarization and clearing.

Tape producers can now achieve clear-to-the-core transparency with new Robond PS acrylic adhesives

14 August 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, the world leader in water-based technologies for pressure sensitive adhesives, has announced the latest addition to their Robond line of pressure sensitive adhesives. New Robond PS 2020 adhesive is a water-based acrylic emulsion for use in the manufacture of exceptionally clear carton-sealing and mailing tapes. The growing popularity of these 'clear-to-the-core' tapes is evidenced throughout the retail tape market.

New water-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive to overcome adhesion breakdowns with calcium-based papers

05 August 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company announced a new water-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive to overcome adhesion breakdowns with calcium-based papers. New Robond PS 7845 adhesive is expected to be of special interest to label converters experiencing adhesion difficulties.

Shipley launches Delrin Etch acetal etching solution

29 July 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Du Pont de Nemours International S.A., through DuPont Engineering Polymers, and Shipley Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Rohm and Haas Company, have established a strong alliance to further the decoration of Delrin acetal resins, and as a consequence DuPont has licensed Shipley Europe Ltd. to manufacture a new etching solution called Delrin Etch acetal etching solutions. This proprietary process has been developed by DuPont to pre-treat Delrin acetal resins for metallisation or painting.

Gorwth and innovation in flexible packaging

13 May 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co One of many highlights during the recent bi-annual Converting Machinery/Materials Conference and Exposition in Chicago was a presentation given by Rohm and Haas Company and on behalf of The Adhesive and Sealant Council. The presentation assessed emerging drivers for flexible packaging innovation and how suppliers can participate fully as this popular technology matures.

Roof Coating helps sustain environment by lowering energy usage and extending roof life

10 April 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Philadelphia-based Rohm and Haas has put one of its corporate objectives, the commitment to supporting sustainable development, into action by sponsoring a Cool Block project in the Bridesburg section of the city, one of its oldest neighbor communities.

Rohm & Haas Company has announced latest additions to their Adcote line of solvent-based adhesives

08 April 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has announced the latest additions to their Adcote line of solvent-based adhesives for packaging lami-nations.

New process eliminates previous implementation barriers with porous, spin-on dielectric approaches

17 March 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company, L.L.C., today announced a major breakthrough in the integration of its ZIRKON low-k dielectric materials. The new processing scheme created by Shipley researchers allows for the solid phase processing of its spin-on porous low-k materials, overcoming the issues of barrier layer integrity, mechanical polishing, process-induced k value increases and other important integration concerns that have delayed porous low-k implementation.

Rodel introduces new pad technology to meet increasing demands of integrated device manufacturing

05 March 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Rodel, Inc., a leader and innovator in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry, today announced that it has developed new pad technology that enhances polishing performance for critical chemical mechanical planarization applications. The FBP3100 CMP polishing pad was developed to meet the tighter performance specifications of IC manufacturing, while also providing productivity enhancements.

New $30 million facility Dedicated to global microelectronic materials development and integration

05 February 2003 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company, L.L.C., today opened its Advanced Technology Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the development of lithography, interconnect, low-k dielectric and other critical materials needed to produce the newest generations of microelectronic devices. Shipley, a subsidiary of Rohm and Haas Company, has invested $30 million in the center as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver advanced materials capabilities to the global semiconductor market.

Shipley Company and Therma-Wave announce new advanced nano-metrology JDA

19 December 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company, a world leader in electronic materials and process innovations for advanced circuit board technology, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging today announced it signed a joint development agreement with Therma-Wave, Inc., Fremont, California. The companies plan to develop scatterometric methods to better measure 130nm photoresist features for poly silicon gate and shallow trench applications.

Rohm and Haas Company introduces innovative acrylic polymer with unique benefits

13 November 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has introduced an innovative acrylic polymer with unique benefits as a retanning agent for softer leathers. Designated LEUKOTAN 8090 acrylic syntan, the new offering has the valuable ability to selectively fill loose pockets and more open areas in leather without excessive plumping. The result is a more uniform crust with increased cutting value.

Rohm and Haas introduces three products for leather topcoat finishes

06 November 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has announced three new products for waterborne topcoat finishes applied to leather. All three entries are fruits of the Company's ongoing research program to generate components for high-end automotive applications.

Siber a new ultra-resolution 248nm bilayer resist system

03 September 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company, L.L.C., announces selective customer sampling of its SiBER , ultra-high resolution, 248nm, Silicon Bilayer resist system. This system is comprised of a silicon containing top imaging layer and a planarizing, light- absorbing polymeric, bottom layer.

SHIPLEY ANNOUNCES DUAL PURPOSE SPIN-ON ANTI-REFLECTION COATING FOR DEVICE FABRICATION

30 May 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Marlborough, MA, May 30, 2002, Shipley Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH), said today it has recently begun selling ARTM14 DUV Anti-Reflectant, a novel polymeric composition developed both for the reflection suppression control of light rays during 248 nm laser device patterning and via protection during the subsequent pattern transfer etching processes.

Formation of commercial joint venture, sell & service latex binders, & specialty chemical additives

01 May 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company and OMNOVA Solutions today announced the formation of a commercial joint venture company to market, sell and service latex binders, synthetic pigments, and specialty chemical additives for coating applications in the global paper and paperboard industry. The joint venture company, called RohmNova LLC, is equally owned by Rohm and Haas and OMNOVA Solutions, and will be headquartered in Mogadore, Ohio.

New plant will produce polyurethane and polyester-based adhesives

22 March 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company is investing approximately US $20 million to build a facility in Mumbai, India. This plant will produce polyurethane and polyester-based adhesives, adhesive formulations for flexible packaging applications, and acrylic emulsions for pressure-sensitive adhesives.

A new acrylic thermoset technology for use in the fiberglass building insulation industry

07 February 2002 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company, today announced the introduction of a new acrylic thermoset technology for use in the fiberglass building insulation industry. With the new technology, Rohm and Haas is able to manufacture an acrylic binder that can replace the phenol-formaldehyde binder that has traditionally been used to bond glass fibers for insulation.

Rohm and Haas Company begins production of its new low monomer adhesives family

20 December 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has begun production of its new extremely low monomer adhesives family, the ROBONDSF 3000 series, in Bremen, Germany. The first commercially available product will be ROBOND SF 3100/CR190.

Rohm and Haas Company has launched an e-commerce solution for its business in Latin America

07 November 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company has launched an e-commerce solution for its business in Latin America, which has been developed and hosted by Citibank e-Business, a unit of Citigroup, the premier global financial services company.

Shipley launches the development of ZirkonTM LK ultra-low permittivity porous spin-on dielectric

29 May 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company L.L.C. today announced the development of ZirkonTM LK ultra-low permittivity porous spin-on dielectric that uses a unique and novel pore-forming technology. This breakthrough marks Shipley's entry into the spin-on dielectric market and targets integrated circuit device technology nodes at, or below, the k values attainable with conventional CVD and spin-on organic products.

Rodel partners with Eternal Chemical to provide copper CMP solutions semiconductor industry

05 March 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co Rodel, Inc., has announced that they have completed an agreement with Eternal Chemical Co., Ltd. to distribute and market Eternal Chemical's advanced copper CMP slurry solutions. Eternal Chemical, a leading chemical company in Taiwan, will utilize Rodel's market channel to the global semiconductor industry and customer support infrastructure to bring its copper slurry products to the marketplace.

Srategic alliance to serve the paper and paperboard industry

19 January 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas and OMNOVA Solutions announced today the completion of a final agreement which establishes a strategic alliance to serve the paper and paperboard industry.

Development agreement to produce formulated 157 nanometer photoresists & anti-reflective coatings

15 January 2001 - Rohm & Haas Co DuPont iTechnologies and Shipley, today announced that they have signed a joint development agreement to produce fully formulated 157 nanometer photoresists and anti-reflective coatings which will be used to make future generations of semiconductor chips. Details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Shipley & Samsung launch research & development partnership to develop leading-edge lithography process

20 December 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co Shipley Company and Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. have launched a research and development partnership to speed development of a leading-edge lithography process for making faster, more powerful chips.

A new strategic partnership for the rapid introduction and marketing of new biopesticides

13 November 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co AgraQuest Inc., today announced a strategic partnership with specialty chemical company Rohm and Haas for the rapid introduction and marketing of new biopesticides that answer grower needs for safe and effective pest control.

Rodel partners with Kinik to co-develop and market CMP pad conditioners

11 September 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co Rodel, Inc., the market leader in consumable systems and processes for chemical mechanical planarization of semiconductor devices, semiconductor substrates and memory devices, today announced it has signed an agreement with Kinik Company to co-develop CMP pad conditioners and serve as the company's global market channel for its pad conditioners.

Rohm and Haas and Stockhausen form joint venture to manufacture acrylic acid manomer

10 June 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co Rohm and Haas Company of Philadelphia, USA and Stockhausen GmbH & Co. KG (a wholly owned subsidiary of Degussa-Hüls AG) of Krefeld, Germany today announced their intent to form a global partnership for the manufacture of acrylic acid by the end of 1999. The 50-50 joint venture will be fully operational by the end of 2000, with combined manufacturing capacity of 330,000 metric tons per year. Rohm and Haas also will acquire Stockhausen's merchant monomer business in Europe.

Major chemical companies launch e-marketplace for transactions, logistics& supply chain management

17 May 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co ATOFINA, BASF, Bayer, BP Amoco, Dow, DuPont, Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Rhodia, Rohm and Haas, Sumitomo Chemical and Van Waters & Rogers announced today they have agreed in principle to create a new business-to-business e-commerce company that will operate the premier on-line marketplace for the chemical industry worldwide.

Joint venture for the production of acrylic acid

03 February 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co The Degussa-Hüls AG subsidiary Stockhausen GmbH & Co. KG and the Rohm and Haas Company of Philadelphia, USA announced they have established a joint venture for the production of acrylic acid, an initial product for superabsorbers, among other things.The 50-50 joint venture, which will be called StoHaas Monomer GmbH & Co. KG, has received all necessary government approvals, and will be fully operational by the end of 2000. The company will be headquartered in Marl, Germany. The companies had announced their intent to form this venture in June 1999.

New Shipley Ronal division will be an exceptional force in the worldwide electronics industry

28 January 2000 - Rohm & Haas Co Pierre Brondeau, President of Shipley Company, today said that the new Shipley Ronal division will be an exceptional force in the worldwide electronics industry. Shipley Ronal was created earlier this week when the former LeaRonal, Inc. was merged with the Printed Wiring Board division of Shipley Company. The transaction immediately increases the estimated annual sales of Shipley Company by more than 50 percent.