Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylic Monomers

Midland, MI - November 14, 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, globally effective December 1, 2007, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.  This increase is in addition to the increase announced for November 1, 2007.  The following table indicates the increase effective December 1, 2007 as well as the combined increase from both November 1, 2007 and December 1, 2007 of off-schedule prices for butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, and glacial acrylic acid.

Product

Increase effective December 1, 2007

Total of November 1, 2007 & December 1, 2007 price increases

Asia Pacific

US$90 per metric ton

US$180 per metric ton

Europe

60€ per metric ton

120€ per metric ton

Latin America

US$90 per metric ton

US$180 per metric ton

Middle East/Africa

US$90 per metric ton

US$180 per metric ton

North America

$0.04 per pound

$0.08 per pound

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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Melissa Bressette
The Dow Chemical Company
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