Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions

Midland, MI - May 14, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters (“acrylates”) effective June 1, 2007, 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, as follows:

In North America by $0.05 per pound.
In Asia Pacific by US$120 per metric ton.
In Middle East/Africa by US$120 per metric ton.
In Latin America by US$120 per metric ton.
In Europe by 90 Euros per metric ton.

Dow is one of the largest global producers of acrylate esters. Acrylic acid is used to produce acrylic esters and superabsorbent polymers. Major end uses for acrylic esters include acrylic latex emulsions that are used in paper, paints and coatings, textiles, and adhesives. Superabsorbent polymers are used primarily in disposable diapers and other absorbent personal care products. For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com.

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Products Applications Technical Information Acrylic Monomers News Contact Us	Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions Midland, MI - May 14, 2007 The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters (“acrylates”) effective June 1, 2007, 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, as follows: In North America by $0.05 per pound. In Asia Pacific by US$120 per metric ton. In Middle East/Africa by US$120 per metric ton. In Latin America by US$120 per metric ton. In Europe by 90 Euros per metric ton. Dow is one of the largest global producers of acrylate esters. Acrylic acid is used to produce acrylic esters and superabsorbent polymers. Major end uses for acrylic esters include acrylic latex emulsions that are used in paper, paints and coatings, textiles, and adhesives. Superabsorbent polymers are used primarily in disposable diapers and other absorbent personal care products. For more information about acrylates, visit www.DowAcrylates.com. About Dow ®™^* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow For Editorial Information: Holly LaRose-Roenicke The Dow Chemical Company (989) 638.7703
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