Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions

Midland, MI - June 05, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters, also known as acrylic monomers or acrylates, effective July 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:

Butyl Acrylate/2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate

In North America by US$0.05 per pound.

In Asia Pacific by US$120.00 per metric ton.

In Middle East/Africa by US$120.00 per metric ton.

In Latin America by US$120.00 per metric ton.

In Europe by 90 Euros per metric ton.

Ethyl Acrylate/Methyl Acrylate/Glacial Acrylic Acid

In North America by US$0.03 per pound.

In Asia Pacific by US$70.00 per metric ton.

In Middle East/Africa by US$70.00 per metric ton.

In Latin America by US$70.00 per metric ton.

In Europe by 50 Euros per metric ton.

“The need for these increases is driven by an industry-wide butanol and 2-ethylhexyl supply/demand imbalance,” explained Mark Bassett, global business director for the Acrylic Monomers business of The Dow Chemical Company. “This has reached such a critical point that production is not able to meet demand. This increase also attempts to recover increases in the cost of raw materials such as propylene and natural gas.”

Dow is one of the world’s largest participants in the acrylic acid and esters (acrylic monomers or acrylates) marketplace, with a complete portfolio of acrylate materials that provide selection, quality and consistency for a wide range of applications. Acrylic Monomers are used in dispersions and emulsions for adhesives, coatings, inks, woven and non-woven textiles, plastics and polymers and superabsorbent products. For more information about acrylic monomers or acrylates, visit www.dowacrylates.com.

About Dow

For Editorial Information:

Holly LaRose-Roenicke
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 638.7703


Products Applications Technical Information Acrylic Monomers News Contact Us	Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions Midland, MI - June 05, 2007 The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates (“Dow”) have announced price increases for acrylic acid and esters, also known as acrylic monomers or acrylates, effective July 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: Butyl Acrylate/2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate In North America by US$0.05 per pound. In Asia Pacific by US$120.00 per metric ton. In Middle East/Africa by US$120.00 per metric ton. In Latin America by US$120.00 per metric ton. In Europe by 90 Euros per metric ton. Ethyl Acrylate/Methyl Acrylate/Glacial Acrylic Acid In North America by US$0.03 per pound. In Asia Pacific by US$70.00 per metric ton. In Middle East/Africa by US$70.00 per metric ton. In Latin America by US$70.00 per metric ton. In Europe by 50 Euros per metric ton. “The need for these increases is driven by an industry-wide butanol and 2-ethylhexyl supply/demand imbalance,” explained Mark Bassett, global business director for the Acrylic Monomers business of The Dow Chemical Company. “This has reached such a critical point that production is not able to meet demand. This increase also attempts to recover increases in the cost of raw materials such as propylene and natural gas.” Dow is one of the world’s largest participants in the acrylic acid and esters (acrylic monomers or acrylates) marketplace, with a complete portfolio of acrylate materials that provide selection, quality and consistency for a wide range of applications. Acrylic Monomers are used in dispersions and emulsions for adhesives, coatings, inks, woven and non-woven textiles, plastics and polymers and superabsorbent products. For more information about acrylic monomers or acrylates, visit www.dowacrylates.com. About Dow For Editorial Information: Holly LaRose-Roenicke The Dow Chemical Company (989) 638.7703
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