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Rohm and Haas CompanyLuis FernandezVice President and Business Group DirectorPaint and Coatings MaterialsCredit Suisse Chemicals Conference

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Forward Looking Statement

The presentation today may include forward-looking statements as that term is defined in securities law, including but not limited to anticipated plans, litigation and environmental matters, currency effects, profitability, and other commitments or goals. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are listed in Rohm and Haas’ 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Copies of all recent SEC filings, and additional information about Rohm and Haas, are available through our web site:http://www.rohmhaas.com

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Regulation G

The presentation today may include the display of some company data that do not directly conform to generally acceptable accounting principles, or GAAP. Management believes that the presentation of some non-GAAP data provides investors with additional insight into the ongoing operations of the business. These measures should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, these measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided by other companies.

All non-GAAP data in the presentation are indicated by a footnote. Tables showing the reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures are available, with today’s presentation, on the investor section of our web site athttp://www.rohmhaas.com

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Rohm and Haas TodayWe are a Global Company

$4,199 MM | 51%$2,030 MM | 25%

$1,659 MM | 20%

$342 MM | 4%

EUROPEAN REGION

LATIN AMERICAN REGIONASIA PACIFIC REGION

RDEs | $184

RDEs | $1,202

RDEs | $342

2006: Sales $8.2 B

NORTH AMERICAN REGION

RDEs = Rapidly Developing Economies

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Electronics, 19%

Packaging & Paper, 13%

Industrial, 10%

Transportation, 7%

Water, 7%

Building and Construction, 33%

Household Goods and Personal Care,

6%

Food and Food Related, 4%

Pharmaceutical and Medical, 1%

2006 Sales By End Market2006 Sales By Business Group

Rohm and Haas Today Three Core Business Groups, Diverse End Markets

* External Sales

ElectronicMaterials

Group19%

Salt10%

PrimaryMaterials

11%*

Paint &CoatingsMaterials

25%

PerformanceMaterials

Group14%

Packaging &Building Materials

21%

SpecialtyMaterials

Group57%

*

* includes Ice Control Salt

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2002 – 2006: Solid Performance

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Sales Dividends Per Share EPS

in MM Per share

(1)

(1) Diluted earnings per share (in dollars) from continuing operations

2002-2006 CAGRSales 10%EPS 40%Dividends 12%

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Total Shareholder Return vs. S&P 500

5 Year TSR Period Ending December 31, 2006

-50

0

50

100

Q4 2001 Q4 2002 Q4 2003 Q4 2004 Q4 2005 Q4 2006

ROH S&P500

ROH 10.8%

S&P500 6.2%

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Vision 2010: Accelerating Value Creation

Position Portfolio for Accelerated Growth

Build Value Creating Business Models in Rapidly Developing Economies

Innovate with Market/Customer Focus

Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement

Deploy Right Talent in Right Places

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Paint and Coatings Materials

End Use Markets % of Total

Decorative Coatings ~70%

Industrial Coatings ~20%

Building Products ~10%

2006: Sales $2,050 MM

NORTH AMERICAN REGION

EUROPEAN REGION

LATIN AMERICAN REGION

ASIA PACIFIC REGION$119

6%

$1,32465%

$35517%

$25212%

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsPositioning for Growth –Drivers

• Accelerated innovation –technology and marketing

• Global manufacturing footprint

• Rapidly developing economies

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsTechnology Leadership – Evolving Model

– global R&D in U.S.– local tech service– local manufacturing– U.S. needs drive R&D– technology push– technology led– innovation takes time

– distributed R&D– local manufacturing– market needs drive R&D– market pull– technology/marketing led– focus on innovation yield

and speed

Then… Now…

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsInnovation – Increased Performance and Environmentally Friendly

• AvanseTM family of high-performance acrylic binders– Can be formulated for better hiding and

abrasion resistance with lower VOC levels

• Low VOC capable acrylic binders– Equal or better performance vs. higher

VOC polymers– Broad set of polymers fine-tuned for

specific applications (decorative, industrial, etc.)

• Advanced Rheology Modifiers– Low VOC capable– Improved performance with deep colors

2006 Prix Pierre PotierAward Winner forInnovation in the

Environment

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsInnovation – Increased Performance and Environmentally Friendly

• acrylic thermoset binders– A green alternative to formaldehyde

resins

• Other environmentally friendly products– Water-borne stains– Cool-roof coatings– FastrackTM XSR Traffic Paint binders

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsManufacturing Footprint – Close to the Customer

Manufacturing Locations

Technical Centers

Mfg Locations under construction

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Paint and Coatings Materials Rapidly Developing Economies a Key Opportunity

Brazil

Argentina

S AfricaTurkeyRussia

Mexico

IndiaChina

Greece

PortugalPoland

S Korea Spain

UKFrance

Italy

Germany US

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5

10

15

20

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0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000GDP/Capita

Litr

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apita

Large potential for coatings growth in developing markets as standard of living rises

Source: James Consulting

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Paint and Coatings Materials Rapidly Developing Economies a Key Opportunity

Quality paint (ROH focus) use grows with increasing GDP per capita

Mix By Market (% of volume)

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25

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75

100

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China

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Mexico Brai

lArg

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aAus

tralia US

Budget Medium PremiumSource: Kansai Nerolac Paints

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Paint and Coatings MaterialsTechnology Leadership

Source: US Census Bureau, Company data2006 is estimated

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

250

1990 1994 1998 2002 2006

launched 1989

North America volume index(1990 = 100)

ROH Acrylic

CAGR = 5.2%

US paint marketCAGR = 2.4%

Acrylic message reaches critical

mass

First interiorpremium brands

Interior flat paints move to 100% Acrylic

Retailers using quality paint

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1. What is your outlook for the US Paint market for the rest of 2007 and 2008?

2. How does continued consolidation in the coatings space impact your business?

Paint and Coatings MaterialsTwo Most Frequent Questions We Are Asked by Investors

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Outlook for US Decorative Paint Market

Source: US Census Bureau

0

200

400

600

800

1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006

GallonsMM

US Architectural Paint Market Volume Trend

Actual Forecast

Expect 3% - 5% market volume decline

in 2007 and 2008

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Remodeling / Redecorating a Key Driver

Source: Global Insight US Macro Forecast, August 2007

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20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

1980

Q1

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Q1

2002

Q1

2004

Q1

2006

Q1

2008

Q1

Real Residential Improvement Investment

2000 $B4QMA

Actual Forecast

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Coatings Industry Continues to Consolidate

Professional Professional Paint Inc.Paint Inc.

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Summary

Rohm and Haas Paint and Coatings Materials is well-positioned for continued profitable growth over the next several years, despite softness in the US market

– Innovation leadership

– Global footprint

– Rapidly developing economies focus

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Please join us for our 2007 Please join us for our 2007 Investor / Analyst DayInvestor / Analyst Day

Wednesday, November 28, 2007Wednesday, November 28, 2007Millennium Broadway Hotel, NYCMillennium Broadway Hotel, NYC

12 Noon to 6:30 PM12 Noon to 6:30 PM

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Glossary of TermsA/T Profit Margin Net Earnings from Continuing Operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes/ Net

Sales

CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate

Debt To Capital Ratio Total Debt/ (Total Debt + Shareholder’s Equity)

EBITDA Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Asset Impairments

EBITDA% EBITDA/Net Sales; also known as EBITDA Margin

RDEs % Rapidly developing economies as a percent of total company sales

RDEs – APR Sales into countries in ROH defined Asia Pacific Region excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand

RDEs – LAR Sales into countries in ROH defined Latin America Region

RDEs - CEETSales into countries in ROH defined Central, Eastern Europe (including Russia and other former Soviet Republics) & Turkey

EPS Before Restructuring. & Asset Impairment

Diluted EPS, excluding the impacts of restructuring and asset impairment charges

Payout Ratio Dividend Per Share/ Diluted EPS from continuing operations

ROCE Return On Capital Employed

Sales Demand Growth Sales growth excluding the impact of pricing and currency

TSR Total Shareholder Return (capital appreciation + dividends)