Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in All Regions

Midland, MI - October 22, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) and its affiliates announce off schedule price increases for acrylic acid and esters, also known as acrylic monomers or acrylates, effective November 1, 2007, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms. Dow will increase off-schedule prices for butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, and glacial acrylic acid globally as follows:

  • in North America by US$0.04 per pound

  • in Asia Pacific by US$90 per metric ton

  • in Middle East/Africa by US$90 per metric ton

  • in Latin America by US$90 per metric ton

  • in Europe by 60 Euros per metric ton

Dow is one of the world’s largest participants of acrylic acid and esters (acrylic monomers or acrylates), 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.

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