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Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Health and Safety March 2010

Overview. As a Responsible Care company, ISP is committed to environmental, health, safety and security excellence in all of our business operations. We do this voluntarily, and for our employees this commitment has become a core value.Our commitment to excellence in environmental, health, saf

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Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Health and Safety March 2010

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    1. Our Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Health and Safety March 2010

    2. Overview As a Responsible Care® company, ISP is committed to environmental, health, safety and security excellence in all of our business operations. We do this voluntarily, and for our employees this commitment has become a core value. Our commitment to excellence in environmental, health, safety and security performance is a continual improvement process and focused to achieve three essential objectives. Reducing our impact on the environment Protecting the health, safety and security of our employees and neighbors Communicating openly with our host neighbors and stakeholders on relevant EHS&S issues Sustainability Presentation

    3. Sustainability and Responsible Care® Sustainability Presentation Sustainability is embodied in ISP’s commitment to Responsible Care® Responsible Care® forms the link to Operating discipline Raw material selection Supply chain optimization Sustainable product development Social responsibility commitments

    4. American Chemistry Council (ACC) membership since 1988 Responsible Care® Management System (RCMS) – RC14001 to be implemented Dual certification for RCMS & ISO 14001 RC14001 incorporates environmental, product stewardship as well as the health, safety, security and process safety management system elements of OSHAS 18001 All U.S. facilities will be certified to RC14001 by end of 2010 7 of 9 facilities have been certified to date International facilities beginning RC14001 certification process in 2010 Marl, Germany facility is certified to ISO 14001 and EMAS II and will add the Responsible Care® component in the near future Responsible Care® Sustainability Presentation

    5. Support continuing effort to improve industry’s responsible management of chemicals and to manage our business in accordance with Guiding Principles of Responsible Care® Improve environmental and safety performance with goal of zero recordable injuries and no environmental incidents Communicate with employees, neighbors and stakeholders Protect our people, communities and plants through the implementation of the ACC Security Code Responsible Care® Commitment Sustainability Presentation

    6. ISP believes all occupational injuries and illnesses are preventable. Established comprehensive safety training, medical surveillance and industrial hygiene monitoring programs Established EHS compliance assurance process through internal compliance auditing and management reporting Implemented stringent process safety management program to reduce risk of uncontrolled events Invested in state-of-the-art process safety testing lab Established emergency and incident management programs at all locations Health & Safety Sustainability Presentation

    7. Environmental Investment Installed regenerative thermal oxidizers that reduce emissions by 99% Operate state of the art cryogenic air pollution control device at Freetown, MA plant Constructed state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities at Calvert City, KY and Columbus, OH plants Upgraded containment and conveyance systems at all facilities Implemented numerous air and emission control efficiency projects at operating plants Sustainability Presentation

    8. Conservation Investment in energy efficiency projects to reduce energy consumption High efficiency electrical equipment, HVAC & chiller upgrades, process heat recovery, boiler upgrades Exploring cogeneration projects Investment and implementation of numerous water conservation improvement projects for improved overall water quality Texas City site Approx. 15 million gal/yr of water saved Treatment chemical usage reduced by 150,000 gal/yr Freetown Autojet cleaning process Cleaning water usage reduced by 1/3 Met or exceeded all rigorous quality standards Environmental Performance Hazard reduction Committed to achieving goal of zero reportable accidental environmental releases ISP tracks all releases and has consistently reduced them Committed to reduce substances that harm the ozone layer (e.g. HCFC’s) Increasing recycling capabilities for hazardous and nonhazardous wastes and identification of beneficial reuse markets Sustainability Presentation

    9. Waste Minimization ISP has implemented effective programs to reduce waste generation – both at the process and overall plant level Converted hazardous wastes (alcohols and ketones) into Clean Fuels for energy recovery Optimized processes to reduce raw material consumption, reduce by-product generation and improve product recovery Modified boilers to combust by-product hydrogen for fuel which decreases CO2 emissions Recycled waste streams into beneficial products Sustainability Presentation

    10. Waste Minimization 2008 Results Sustainability Presentation

    11. Recycling Numerous recycling projects implemented Ethanol, acetone, benzene, sulfuric acid, IPA, NMP, MVE and other chemicals recovered and beneficially used Traditional recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, scrap metals and electronic wastes collected and recovered at every facility Metal and plastic drums Establishing container “take back programs” where feasible Sustainability Presentation

    12. Greenhouse Gases Monitor and evaluate GHG data for domestic operations Effort expanding to include international operations in 2010 Committed to meeting ACC industry target (18% GHG reduction by 2012) Optimize production processes to reduce GHGs Relocated production and raw material sourcing for two key products to reduce transportation related emissions Comprehensive logistics program directed to reduce transportation related emissions Sustainability Presentation

    13. Toxic Release Inventory Significant reductions in Toxic Release Inventory for U.S. facilities since 2001 through proactive emissions management Sustainability Presentation

    14. Logistics Initiatives to Reduce Transportation Emissions Optimization of distribution routes through the use of state of the art logistics routing software Distribution Centers  located to minimize transport miles and to allow our product to travel the “least” miles Utilization of Intermodal and rail for 55% of our NA tonnage Utilization of EPA’s SmartWay partners program in our NA operations On-site self imposed power-unit idling restrictions Support carriers with their Clean Burning Engines and Hybrid Vehicle fleet programs

    15. Supply Chain ISP utilizes Responsible Care raw material suppliers to produce its products Top 80% of spend with suppliers are ACC members who have implemented Responsible Care® (RC 14001 management system) ISP’s supplier selection & qualification program defines numerous requirements and expectations: Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable legal requirements related to business conduct, labor and employment practices Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable ISP environmental, health, safety & security regulatory requirements ISP conducts rigorous EH&S audits of all toll and contract manufacturers Greening the Supply Chain Top 80% of purchased raw materials are delivered via pipeline which minimizes carbon emissions Exploring alternative bio-based feed-stocks Implemented full cycle bulk container management program (OTD & IBC’s); minimizes packaging and provides closed loop material management Led Corporate initiative to remove personal printers, consolidate MFD’s, and default to black & white double sided print

    16. Next generation Inhibex gas hydrate inhibitors Reduces VOC and hazardous air pollutant emissions Low VOC hair care ingredients Vincience™ ECOCERT certified organic skin care ingredients CleanGredients initiative for HI&I cleaning products Surfadone® LP-100 and Surfadone® LP-300 New series of lower environmental impact biocides Fungitrol® 920 and 940, Nuosept® 498 UV curable monomers for inks and wood coatings Decreases usage of volatile solvents in printing and coating operations Product Development Sustainability Presentation

    17. Committed to conducting scientifically valid product safety evaluations using the most humane methods available. Using accepted alternative methods from: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) Japanese Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods Product Stewardship Sustainability Presentation

    18. Participates on local community advisory panels Sponsors numerous local environmental events including debris removal at local recreation areas and community hazardous waste disposal and removal Supports local schools and colleges through science teacher training Participates in Habitat for Humanity projects Donates funds to enhance local natural resources ISP Community Outreach Sustainability Presentation

    19. Calvert City, KY plant Kentucky Masters Level Excel Award for environmental achievement Industry Week Survey Top 10 Manufacturing Plant Columbus, OH plant Multiple Responsible Care® awards from Ohio Chemistry & Technology Council Texas City, TX plant 2008 American Chemistry Council Energy Efficiency award of Exceptional Merit for 2008 vs. 2007 Annualized % Energy Savings Wayne Corporate Headquarters NJ DEP’s Environmental Stewardship award in 2009 for voluntary and proactive measures beyond compliance Awards Sustainability Presentation

    20. Looking Forward As a Responsible Care® company, we accept the responsibility that we must continually improve our EH&S programs and practices. We also call upon our stakeholders in the company, the chemical industry and the community to share their insights on how we can stay on this challenging course. When it comes to ensuring the healthiest and safest environment, we are all in this together. Sustainability Presentation

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