Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions

September 11, 2006

The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters (“acrylates”) effective October 1, 2006, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.

Dow will increase prices for glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate:

in North America by $0.10 per pound.
in Asia Pacific by US$220 per metric ton.
in Middle East/Africa by US$220 per metric ton.
in Latin America by US$220 per metric ton.

In Europe, Dow will increase selling prices by 150 Euros per metric ton for glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and methyl acrylate and by 200 Euros per metric ton for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.
For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com.

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


Products Applications Technical Information Acrylic Monomers News Contact Us	Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions September 11, 2006 The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters (“acrylates”) effective October 1, 2006, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms. Dow will increase prices for glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate: in North America by $0.10 per pound. in Asia Pacific by US$220 per metric ton. in Middle East/Africa by US$220 per metric ton. in Latin America by US$220 per metric ton. In Europe, Dow will increase selling prices by 150 Euros per metric ton for glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and methyl acrylate and by 200 Euros per metric ton for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com. About The Dow Chemical Company Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of science and technology to improve living daily. The Company offers a broad range of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $46 billion and employs 42,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. ®™^* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow For Editorial Information: Amy Ahlich The Dow Chemical Company (989) 636-3587
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