KINGSPORT, Tenn, May 30, 2002: Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) announces the introduction of Spectar Clear copolyester.

A new copolyester, Spectar Clear achieves measurably improved sheet
clarity and edge color while maintaining the performance characteristics
for which Spectar copolyester has become known in the industry.

"A direct result of our drive to offer differentiated products and new,
innovative solutions to our customers, Spectar Clear is the latest entry
in our expanding portfolio of Eastman Specialty Plastics," notes Dr.
Phillip Griswold, vice president and general manager of Eastman's
Specialty Plastics business. "It offers the thermoformability and ease
of fabrication of Spectar copolyester along with significantly improved
clarity."

Spectar Clear also offers approximately double the notch impact
strength, 50% higher instrumented impact strength and better chemical
resistance when compared to traditional Spectar.

Spectar Clear joins Spectar, Spectar Colors, Spectar Green Edge, and
Spectar Frost in meeting specific needs in the in-store fixtures and
display market.

Headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, Eastman Chemical Company
manufactures and markets plastics, chemicals and fibers worldwide. The
company employs approximately 15,800 people in more than 30 countries
and had 2001 sales of US$5.4 billion. Visit Eastman's website at
www.eastman.com for more information about the company.

Eastman Chemical Company
Phone: (423) 229-4989
Fax: (423) 229-1008
www.eastman.com
ctparker@eastman.com