Kuraray Co., Ltd. (President Fumio Ito; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) announces its first-ever participation in Paint India 2012, an exhibition that will commence on February 23, 2012 in Mumbai, India. Kuraray will exhibit TUSVIS, a novel water-soluble polymer that the Company announced the development of in September 2011. TUSVIS was developed by applying Kuraray’s unique polymer synthesis technology that it has nurtured in the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin business. Featuring unique characteristics not found in conventional PVA resin, TUSVIS is scheduled to be sold for adhesive and paint applications. Kuraray is participating in Paint India for the first time in light of accelerating sales in southern Asia, particularly in India, where construction demand is expected to increase.