Huntsman Appoints New President for Performance Products Division

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntsman Corporation
(NYSE: HUN) today announced the appointment of Daniele Ferrari as President of
its Performance Products division.

Mr. Ferrari most recently served as the division's Vice President, Europe,
Middle East & Africa. He has over 20 years of experience in the chemical
industry.

Don Stanutz, prior President of Performance Products, will retire from
Huntsman on June 15 after fifteen years with Huntsman.

Huntsman's President and CEO, Peter Huntsman, said, "2008 was the strongest
year yet for Performance Products, in no small measure due to Don's able
leadership. With Daniele Ferrari's deep knowledge of the division and its
diversified portfolio of products and end markets, we are confident in the
continued success and growth of this division."

Mr. Ferrari commented, "I am delighted to take the helm of this exciting
division and to continue growing its expansive slate of innovative products
and its commitment to sustainable chemistry."

About Huntsman:

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals.
Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global
industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles,
footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health
care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.
Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid
and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has more than 12,000
employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had
2008 revenues exceeding US$10 billion. For more information about Huntsman,
please visit the Company's website at www.huntsman.com.

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expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to
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addition, the completion of any transactions described in this release is
subject to a number of uncertainties and closing will be subject to approvals
and other customary conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that
such transactions will be completed or that the company's expectations will be
realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any
forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise
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SOURCE Huntsman Corporation

Media, Russ Stolle, +1-281-719-6624, or Investor Relations, Kurt Ogden,
+1-801-584-5959, both of Huntsman Corporation