Jarchem Announces Cooperation with Beraca Ingredients to Market Line of Rain Forest Specialties from the Amazon Region of Brazil

Newark, NJ, May 9, 2005 - Jarchem Industries is pleased to announce an exclusive cooperation with Beraca Ingredients of Brazil to market a high quality line of Rain Forest Specialties in North America. These high quality functional oils and butters are derived from native plants of the Amazon Region of Brazil - "transforming Nature into Beauty".

Rain Forest Specialties offer natural solutions for moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, germicidal, insect repellency, and sensory enhancement. According to John O'Keefe, Business Manager of Jarchem, "With their exotic nature and functional properties, these high quality Amazon Oils are sure to bring new benefits to all types of cosmetic formulations. Availability in unique physical forms such as liquid, powder, gel and water soluble, will provide even more flexible solutions for your project".

Beraca Ingredients is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). These specialty products allow native cultures to preserve existing vegetation, and support sustainable development of the local communities. "As market demand for natural ingredients continues to expand, Rain Forest Specialties are timely and helpful to the environment and society as well" adds Mr. O'Keefe.

Rain Forest Specialties are available now and ready for inclusion in your next project. Please contact Jarchem at 973-344-0600 for samples and information.

Jarchem Industries, Inc., an ISO 9001:2000 company, founded in 1978, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty and industrial chemicals based in Newark, New Jersey. Jarchem sells products on a global basis utilizing an extensive network of worldwide agents and distributors. Jarchem's core product segments are: acetate salts, specialty hydrophobes, and all-natural products. The Specialty Division was acquired from Fallek Chemical in 1987 and quickly established itself as a world leader in specialty alcohols. In 1997 the Specialty Division was designated as the exclusive North American distributor for Karlshamns of Sweden. This line includes specialty lipids, fats, oils and shea butter-based products for a variety of skin care, hair care and cosmetic applications. For more information visit their website at www.jarchem.com.