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WILMINGTON, Del., July 31 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

DuPont Titanium Technologies today announced a price increase in the Middle
East and Africa for all DuPont titanium dioxide grades.

Effective August 1, 2006, or as permitted by contract, prices for all
titanium dioxide grades will increase 100 dollars (US) per tonne in the Middle
East and Africa.

This increase is supported by market dynamics and significant increases in
raw material, energy and fuel costs, as well as reinvestment economics to meet
future customer needs. Other regional increases will be announced directly
within the local regions.

DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world’s largest manufacturer of
titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper and
plastics industries. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New
Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan;
all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates
a plant in Uberaba, Brazil, for finishing titanium dioxide, and a mine in
Starke, Fla. Technical service centers are located in Uberaba, Brazil; Mexico
City, Mexico; Mechelen, Belgium; Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea; Wilmington,
Del.; and Shanghai, China, to serve the European, Middle Eastern, United
States, Asian and Latin America markets.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts
science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer,
healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries,
DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets
including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and
protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.

Contact: Kimberlie A. Lantz
302-999-2361
kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com

SOURCE DuPont Titanium Technologies

CONTACT: Kimberlie A. Lantz, DuPont Titanium Technologies,
+1-302-999-2361, kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com

Web site: http://www.titanium.dupont.com
(DD)