ANNOUNCEMENT
July 2006


Nease Partners with Chemidex Search Engine

CINCINNATI - Nease Corporation, an industry leader in the production of
hydrotropes, has recently teamed up with Chemidex Inc. Chemidex operates a
web-based search engine that provides formulators with easy access to the
global chemical industry. Formulators in various markets (including HI&I,
personal care, paints and coatings, and printing inks) can easily access
information on a myriad of Nease products, request samples, and obtain
technical help through the Chemidex cy-braries. Searches can be made using
specific words, tradenames, manufacturers, or chemical names. Chemidex has
registered members representing over 5,000 industrial and consumer products
companies operating around the world.

About Nease Corp.

Nease Corp. is a producer of performance chemicals with a well-established reputation in hydrotropes and batch sulfonation technology, holding long-term relationships with the major global consumer products companies. The company has established a strong reputation in the industry for delivering modified products to meet the needs of its customers. The Nease product line includes hydrotropes, acid catalysts, naphthalene sulfonates and various other specialty products.