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HERCULES TO RAISE PRICES FOR ALL AQUALON PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SEGMENT



WILMINGTON, DE, October 20, 2006 . . . Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that it will increase prices globally for all Aqualon products in the construction segment. This will be applicable for both list and off-list prices. Actual increase will be in the range of 5% to 15% depending on grade and market, effective November 1, 2006 or as contracts allow.

These pricing adjustments are necessary to offset continued increases in both raw materials and energy costs and will support Hercules’ continued commitment to globally deliver a full range of high value products to the construction industry segment.

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Hercules Incorporated manufactures and markets chemical specialties globally for making a variety of products for home, office and industrial markets. For more information, visit the Hercules website at www.herc.com.

Contact:
Georges Dumoulin
Industry Manager, Construction
Aqualon
Tel: + 32 (0)3 730 03 12

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