Austin, TX – March 19, 2009 – Both SACHEM’s R&D facility in Austin and SACHEM’s high purity manufacturing plant in Cleburne have completed requirements for certification and compliance with the Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates’ (SOCMA) ChemStewards® program. ChemStewards®is SOCMA’s flagship environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) continuous performance improvement program. Industry created ChemStewards® to meet the unique needs of the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry.

SACHEM is being recognized for its successful efforts to go above and beyond the minimum for federal EHS&S compliance, build customer confidence and community trust, and strengthen product stewardship.

“SACHEM continuously strives for flawless performance in Health, Safety, Environment and Ethics,” said Jerry Windisch, Vice President, SACHEM Americas. “We are proud to be recognized for our exemplary HSEE performance with this Chem Stewards® certification.”

“SACHEM should be proud to be ChemStewards®certified,” said Joe Acker, SOCMA’s President. “Their customers can rest assured that their business is being handled by a company that makes sound environmental, health, safety and security management a top priority. SOCMA’s ChemStewards®Program is the only EHS&S program designed specifically for the batch, custom and specialty chemical industry. SACHEM’s participation indicates their commitment to compliance with federal regulation and building cooperation throughout the supply chain.”