Corporate Profile for Arch Chemicals Inc., dated Dec. 22, 2000.

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Published Date:   Dec. 22, 2000

Company Name:     Arch Chemicals Inc.

Address:          501 Merritt 7
                  Norwalk, CT 06856

Main Telephone
 Number:          203/229-2900

Internet Home
 Page Address
  (URL)           archchemicals.com

Chief Executive
 Officer:         Michael E. Campbell

Chief Financial
 Officer:         Louis S. Massimo

Investor Relations
 Contact:         Mark E. Faford
 Business number: 203/229-3820
 E-mail address:  [e-mail]

Public Relations
 Contact:         William A. Demers
 Business number: 203/229-3441
 E-mail address:  [e-mail]

Industry:         Specialty Chemicals

Trading Symbol/
 Exchange:        NYSE: ARJ

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      Company description: Arch's specialty businesses are centered in
four segments:

    Microelectronics -- advanced chemistry and services for
    semiconductor manufacturers, permitting them to offer businesses
    and consumers leading edge products and capabilities. Our
    portfolio includes photoresists, polyimides, formulated products,
    thin film systems, chemical management services, and CMP.

    Water -- products and related equipment and services to provide
    people with clean, safe water. Our portfolio includes HTH(R)
    branded consumer pool chemicals and chemicals and feeder
    technology for commercial pools, drinking water and industrial
    applications.

    Treatment -- active ingredients and related services for
    industrial and consumer products, which provide biocidal and other
    treatment characteristics that promote health, safety, and
    well-being. Our portfolio includes industrial biocides, wood
    treatment products and services, and personal care biocides and
    other personal care intermediates.

    Performance -- chemistry and services for the coatings, adhesives,
    sealant, and elastomer markets, making possible a vast array of
    products. Our portfolio includes specialty polyols and coatings
    for wood furniture.

      In addition, our businesses include Hydrazine and Sulfuric Acid,
which have traditionally been strong cash generators, permitting us to
invest in the growth of our other businesses. Our portfolio also
includes the Hickson Organics division, which will be sold to a
strategic buyer.


1999 sales: $880 million

1999 net income: $42 million

1999 net operating activities: $59 million

1999 stock high: 25-5/16

1999 stock low: 13-15/16

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   CONTACT: Arch Chemicals Inc.

   KEYWORD: CONNECTICUT
   INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CHEMICALS/PLASTICS COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
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