Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions

Midland, MI - September 14, 2005

The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates ("Dow") has announced a price increase for acrylic acid and esters ("acrylates") in all regions of the world, effective October 1, 2005. Dow will increase selling prices in the United States and Canada by $0.10 per pound; in Asia Pacific by US$200 per metric ton; in Europe by 160 Euros per metric ton; in the Middle East/Africa by US$200 per metric ton; and in Latin America by US$200 per metric ton, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.

Products included in this increase are glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com.

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For Editorial Information:

Amy Ahlich
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 636-3587

Josiah McClellan
Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
(212) 697-2600


Products Applications Technical Information Acrylic Monomers News Contact Us	Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions Midland, MI - September 14, 2005 The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates ("Dow") has announced a price increase for acrylic acid and esters ("acrylates") in all regions of the world, effective October 1, 2005. Dow will increase selling prices in the United States and Canada by $0.10 per pound; in Asia Pacific by US$200 per metric ton; in Europe by 160 Euros per metric ton; in the Middle East/Africa by US$200 per metric ton; and in Latin America by US$200 per metric ton, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms. Products included in this increase are glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com. About The Dow Chemical Company Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. For Editorial Information: Amy Ahlich The Dow Chemical Company (989) 636-3587 Josiah McClellan Gibbs & Soell, Inc. (212) 697-2600
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