Press Release

Kraton Announces
Price Increases for Kraton D Polymers
in North America

HOUSTON, TX – October 13, 2005 - Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton) today announces a price increase in North America for its clear and oil extended SBS polymers of $0.05 cents per pound which will go into effect on November 14, 2005.

“Continued increases in raw material and energy costs as well as tight supply of some key raw materials have necessitated the need for this increase” said Kevin M. Fogarty, Executive Vice President.

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About Kraton

Kraton Polymers LLC is a premier, global specialty chemicals company and is the world’s largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton over forty years ago. SBCs are highly-engineered synthetic elastomers, which enhance the performance of 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 road and roofing materials, numerous consumer products (e.g., diapers, tool handles and toothbrushes), tapes, labels, medical applications, packaging, automotive 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.

Polymer Holdings LLC is the parent company of Kraton Polymers LLC and has no material assets other than its investment in Kraton Polymers LLC.

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design, and “Giving Innovators their Edge” tagline are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.

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