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Our sales, profitability, operating results and cash flows are sensitive to the turbulent global economic conditions, financial markets and cyclicality, and could be adversely affected during economic downturns or financial market instability. The inability to achieve, delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to cost reductions and improving efficiencies could adversely affect our profitability. An unanticipated increase in demand may result in the inability to meet customer needs and loss of sales. The negative global credit market conditions may significantly affect our access to capital, cost of capital and ability to meet liquidity needs. If we fail to develop and commercialize new products, our business operations would be adversely affected. If we are unable to retain key personnel or attract new skilled personnel, it could have an adverse effect on our business. Price increases in raw materials and energy costs could adversely affect operating results and financial condition. A major failure of our information systems could harm our business. Our manufacturing operations are subject to hazards and other risks associated with polymer production and the related storage and transportation of inventories, products and wastes. Extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations impact our operations and assets, and compliance, or lack of compliance, with these regulations could adversely affect our results of operations. We face competition from other polymer companies, which could adversely affect our sales and financial condition. We may incur significant charges in the event we close all or part of a manufacturing plant or facility. Our substantial international operations subject us to risks of doing business in foreign countries, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Other increases in operating costs could affect our profitability. Our business depends upon good relations with our employees. Our business and financial condition could be adversely affected if we are unable to protect our material trademarks and other proprietary information. Although our pension and postretirement plans currently meet all applicable minimum funding requirements, events could occur that would require us to make significant contributions to the plans and reduce the cash available for our business. Increasing cost of employee healthcare may decrease our profitability. Changes in tax laws could have an adverse impact on our earnings. Specific acts of terrorism may disrupt operations and cause increased costs and liabilities. Increased indebtedness could restrict growth and adversely affect our financial health. Litigation from customers, employees or others could adversely affect our financial condition. We are dependent upon good relationships with our various suppliers, vendors and distributors. We may experience difficulties in integrating acquired businesses, or acquisitions may not perform as expected.

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