Exhibit 99

Joint Filer Information

Astec America, Inc., 5810 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, California 92008, has designated Emerson Electric Co. as the “Designated Filer” for the purposes of the attached Form 4.

Issuer & Ticker Symbol:	MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI)
Date of Event Requiring Statement:		9/19/05

Signature:	/s/ Harley M. Smith
	By: Harley M. Smith, Assistant Secretary
		of Emerson Electric Co.
Signature:	/s/ Harley M. Smith
	By: Harley M. Smith, Secretary
		of Astec America, Inc.