THE WOODLANDS, Texas, September 1, 2004 -- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) has selected ChemPoint.com (ChemPoint) to be its exclusive high-purity packaged product solvent distributor. ChemPoint is providing marketing, technical sales and order fulfillment services for a segment of Chevron Phillips Chemical’s North American package customers.

“Packaged product is an important segment of our business and ChemPoint’s innovative sales approach and agility will better meet the needs of this diverse customer base,” said Marc Nagele, Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Worldwide Sales Manager for Specialty Chemicals. “ChemPoint’s ability to effectively serve a large number of package customers compliments Chevron Phillips Chemical’s manufacturing and distribution strengths.”

Chevron Phillips Chemical produces a broad range of low-odor, high-purity hydrocarbon solvents that include alkanes, alkenes, alkylaromatics and Soltrol® isoparaffinics that will be available through ChemPoint. These solvents are utilized in a wide variety of industrial and analytical applications where purity is critical. Common uses are polymerization, polyethylene & polystyrene foams, adhesives, intermediates and cleaners.

“We are enthusiastic about bringing Chevron Phillips Chemical aboard as a supplier and we look forward to working with its customers," said Chad Steigers, ChemPoint’s Managing Director. "We see Chevron Phillips Chemical’s world-class manufacturing capabilities and focus on exceptional quality as a natural fit for ChemPoint's differentiated marketing and sales model.”

More information about Chevron Phillips Chemical’s high-purity solvents can be found at www.cpchem.com/specialtychem.com or by calling ChemPoint at 800.485.9569.