DuPont Corian Colors Capture the Spirit of American Cottage Luxury; Awakens Homes that Reflect Personal Style and ImaginationEntire Palette of 140 Corian Colors Inspires Homeowners' Passion for Design

LAS VEGAS, May 8-10, 2007 - As part of the largest multi-surface launch in company history, DuPont™ Corian® is showcasing 13 spectacular new colors designed to inspire a homeowner's personal style and passion. The new Corian® colors and aesthetics reflect the heritage and elegance of American cottage luxury and are grounded in the textures and comforts that make up classic American life.

The new colors of Corian

"The colors are reminiscent of traditional New England cottage living and present a sense of movement through organic tonal veins and particles. They reflect the nostalgic imagery of seashells, sand dunes, picket fences and farmer's markets," said Ginguei Ebnesajjad, director of product styling and development -- DuPont Surfaces. "The overall effect is surfacing that blends luxury and casual living, creating a sense of balance for the home."

The new colors of Corian® will help turn any home into a serene retreat. They represent a range of light neutrals with sophisticated warm veining to sun-kissed yellows, silky blues and rustic stone and seashell grays with a variety of particulates.

2007 Colors of DuPont™ Corian®:

*Aloe Vera--A neutral glass tone, with ultra fine darker and lighter particles
*Aztec Gold--A rich golden yellow base, with ochre veins and a mingling of a wide size range of tone-on-tone and translucent particles that create a natural effect.
*Burled Beach--A light neutral golden base, with veining of varying shades of antique brass and a mingling of a wide size range of tone-on-tone and translucent particles that create a natural earthy and rustic effect.
*Cinnabar--A natural brick color base, with deep umber veining and a mingling of dark to light and translucent particles that range in size from small to large for a complex, earthy, rustic effect.
*Clam Shell--A bisque base, with soft nickel and antique brass veins and traces of "barely there" mix of translucent particles that create a soft and entirely natural effect.
*Egyptian Copper-A rich color of a new coin, with aged copper veins and a mingling of medium translucent and small dark particles create a natural effect.
*Gobi--A medium sandy tan, with ultra fine darker and lighter particles.
*Lava Rock--A deep warm gray base, with umber and golden veining with a mingling of dark to light, medium to small particles for a complex, earthy, rustic effect.
*Medea--A dark, warm gray, with ultra fine darker warm and lighter particles.
*Rain Cloud--A neutral off-white base, with tender gray veining and traces of "barely there" large translucent and ultra fine dark particles that create a soft and entirely natural effect.
*Raw Silk--A cool golden yellow tone, with ultra fine darker and lighter particles.
*Sonora--A coffee latte color base, with espresso bean veins and a mingling of dark to light, medium to small particles for a complex, earthy, rustic effect.
*Stone Harbor--A dark blue gray, with black veins and a mingling of dark and light particles for a calm effect.

"With this group of introductions, our focus is on helping people truly create a bond with their homes through surfaces that touch their sense of style and emotions," said Maureen McGeehan, marketing manager - DuPont Surfaces. "We believe consumers will respond to the colors' more exotic underpinnings and create environments that refresh, relax and replenish their spirit."

In residential environments, DuPont™ Corian® can be used in a variety of applications including kitchen and bathroom countertops, backsplashes, wet bars, fireplace surrounds, tub decks and tub and shower surrounds. Corian® is non-porous and does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. Corian® ranges from $45 - $75 per square-foot installed and includes a 10-year residential installed limited transferable warranty from DuPont. Pricing varies on complexity, color and project location. More information is available at www.countertops.dupont.com.

DuPont Surfaces and Building Innovations is a strategic business unit of DuPont that manufactures and markets Corian® solid surfaces, as well as Zodiaq® quartz surfaces and Granite Certified by DuPont™. DuPont™ Corian® is a well-known global brand in the solid surface category.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

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