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Kraton Polymers Presents Innovations at the E&E Congress 2008

Business Wire, May 7, 2008

Booth 56/58/60, Euroasphalt & Eurobitume Congress 2008

21-23 May 2008

Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark

HOUSTON -- Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, will present its latest innovations for meeting the cost and performance challenges facing today's roads industry at the 4th Euroasphalt & Eurobitume Congress from 21-23 May 2008 in Copenhagen (Booth 56/58/60).

The world's leading supplier of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymers for bitumen modification will demonstrate first-time opportunities for road owners to use SBS base course modification to reduce both the cost and the environmental impact of paving construction while improving the overall quality of the asphalt pavement.

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This technological step-change in base course performance, researched in conjunction with Delft University of Technology, features alongside further efficiency-related innovations. These include proprietary Kraton D1192 with its improved bitumen compatibility and lower binder viscosity. Kraton D1192 enables long term, high-performance asphalt pavement to be achieved using lower quality bitumen, and the production of bitumen emulsions with exceptional properties and performance for fast maintenance turnaround in heavily-trafficked areas.

Stephen Evans, Vice President Paving and Roofing at Kraton Polymers, comments: "High crude oil prices, reduced bitumen quality and consistency, and meeting environmental requirements such as reduced energy use and more recycling are difficult challenges facing today's roads industry. As the innovator in our field we invest in developing products and technologies that make a difference across the whole paving industry. Our latest research into SBS base course modification is testament to this and we are looking forward to exploring the potential of this advance with visitors to the E&E Congress."

Please visit Kraton Polymers anytime at our Booth 56/58/60 at the E&E Congress 2008, or contact us to set up a specific meeting at our stand via Nicolas.Derville@kraton.com or via your sales contact. For more general information contact us on Customer.inquiries@kraton.com or look on www.kraton.com

About Kraton

Kraton is a leading global performance polymer company and is the world's largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton more than forty years ago. SBCs are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers, which enhance the performance of numerous products by delivering a variety of attributes, including: greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability. Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing, and footwear products. Kraton has the leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability. Its production facilities are located in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan.

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.

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Kraton Polymers Presents Innovations at the E&E Congress 2008

Business Wire, May 7, 2008

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