The Makers of COPPERTONE Launch SPF 70+ the Highest SPF Continuous Spray Sunscreen Available

KENILWORTH, N.J., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough , the makers of COPPERTONE(R), announced today the launch of two new sunscreen products with an SPF of 70+, the highest protection rating available to consumers in a continuous spray. The two new SPF 70+ products are family-friendly COPPERTONE ULTRAGUARD(R) and COPPERTONE SPORT(R), a product designed for active lifestyles.

COPPERTONE SPORT, featuring ultrasweatproof and waterproof protection, and COPPERTONE ULTRAGUARD will offer clear continuous sprays in SPF 70+ to give consumers superior formulas that provide durable, photostable protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The products also contain a special antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals. Free radicals can be formed in skin that is exposed to harmful UV rays, leading to both visible and hidden skin damage.

"With the introduction of the SPF 70+ sunscreen products, Coppertone continues its legacy of using science and innovation to deliver products that match the changing needs of consumers," said Beth Lange, PhD, Senior Director of Research and Development at the COPPERTONE Solar Research Center. "Photostable, broad-spectrum sunscreens are essential for defense against damaging UVA and UVB rays, and Coppertone continues to lead in providing this protection."

The photostable, broad-spectrum formulas in Coppertone products include active ingredients that do not lose their protective power during exposure to UV light. These sunscreens offer a strong shield against UVA/UVB rays which may contribute to certain forms of skin cancer and premature skin aging.

The continuous spray application method provides quick and even coverage that sprays at any angle without the need to rub into skin. "In this fast- paced environment, consumers are seeking convenient and effective ways to apply sunscreen to protect the whole family," said Lange. "The continuous spray application provides an easy way to apply and re-apply high SPF, broad- spectrum sunscreens."

Both the SPF 70+ COPPERTONE ULTRAGUARD and COPPERTONE SPORT products ship April 1st and will be available for purchase in stores nationwide.

About COPPERTONE

COPPERTONE, COPPERTONE SPORT, and ULTRAGUARD are registered trademarks of Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc. Schering-Plough Consumer Health Care is the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) and consumer products business unit of Schering-Plough Corporation of Kenilworth, NJ.

About Schering-Plough

Schering-Plough is an innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through its own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners, Schering-Plough creates therapies that help save and improve lives around the world. The company applies its research-and-development platform to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. In November 2007, Schering-Plough acquired Organon BioSciences, with its Organon human health and Intervet animal health businesses, marking a pivotal step in the company's ongoing transformation. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web site is http://www.schering-plough.com/.