PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 18, 2004—Sunoco, Inc.'s Chemicals division will participate in this year's National Chemistry Week's (NCW) celebration with a community-unifying event benefiting the students of Cornell Elementary School in Pittsburgh, PA; St. John Cantius and Bridesburg Elementary in Philadelphia, PA; and Marcus Hook Elementary in Marcus Hook, PA—all locations where the organization operates its facilities.

This year's theme is "Health and Wellness" and the program includes Sunoco's bike safety tips and a presentation by Science Explorers, a Downingtown, PA-based science company dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to become engaged in the world of science. The fun, dynamic and interactive program will highlight subjects like healthy hearing, nutrition and the body.

"We are really excited to have Sunoco and Science Explorers come to present this program, and we will welcome them with open arms," stated Dr. Erv Weischedel, Principal, Cornell Elementary.

Representatives from Sunoco and Science Explorers will take their educational program on the road bringing the message of good chemistry, good health and overall wellness to students and faculty. The week’s schedule is as follows:

NCW is an outreach program of the American Chemical Society (ACS) developed to improve the public's awareness of the contributions of chemistry to our everyday lives and the nation's economy. ACS members, industry, educators, and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate it nationwide.

Sunoco, Inc., (NYSE: SUN) headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products.