Dow Increases Acrylates Pricing

Midland, MI - September 14, 2004

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) today announced price increases for Glacial Acrylic Acid, Butyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate, 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate and Methyl Acrylate in all regions of the world, effective October 1, 2004, or as contract terms permit.

Dow will increase selling prices by US$260 per metric ton in Latin America; by US$260 per metric ton in the Pacific; by 215 Euros per metric ton in Europe; by US$260 per metric ton in the Middle East and Africa; and by US$0.12 per pound in the United States and Canada, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.

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Amy Ahlich
The Dow Chemical Company
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