79879--2/21/2007--PPG_INDUSTRIES

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Increases in prices and declines in the availability of raw materials could negatively impact our financial results We experience substantial competition from certain low-cost regions Our facilities are subject to various environmental laws and regulations We are involved in a number of lawsuits and claims, both actual and potential, in which substantial monetary damages are sought For over thirty years, we have been a defendant in lawsuits involving claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos We sell products to U.S.-based automotive original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers Our international operations expose us to additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results As a producer of chemicals and coatings, we manufacture and transport certain materials that are inherently hazardous due to their toxic or volatile nature Business disruptions could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition

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