16 September 2009

SWINE INFLUENZA - STATEMENT FOR CUSTOMERS

INEOS ChlorVinyls is taking every necessary precaution, in line with government advice, to safeguard production in the event that there is a further escalation in the current pandemic of Swine Influenza.

To date, we have not suffered any disruption to manufacturing or supplies of our products and we remain at a state of readiness.

There have been no recent major developments in the pandemic spread of Swine Influenza and neither the World Health Organisation nor regional health agencies are currently advising restrictions on the movement of goods or people

INEOS ChlorVinyls has a comprehensive Pandemic Business Continuity Plan, which encompasses the following core activities:

- Manufacturing
- Supply chain (including key service providers)
- Sales and customer service
- Procurement
- Human Resources
- Business management

INEOS ChlorVinyls will maintain a high degree of vigilance and will monitor all available advice and guidance from health agencies and government departments to ensure that its Pandemic Business Continuity Plan remains robust.

For more information please contact the INEOS ChlorVinyls Press Office:

Craig Welsh
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1928 511528
Fax: +44 (0) 1928 569459
Email: craig.welsh@ineos.com