Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 7, 2012, Chemtura Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a process to exercise the accordion feature under the Company's existing senior secured credit agreement to raise an aggregate principal amount of up to $125 million. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release dated September 7, 2012.