Dow Announces Price Increase for UCAR Aircraft Deicing Fluids

Midland, MI - March 18, 2005

Effective April 20, 2005, or as contracts permit, The Dow Chemical Company will increase off-list prices for propylene glycol-based UCAR™ Aircraft Deicing Fluids. The increases will be as follows:

PRODUCT	INCREASE
UCAR PG Aircraft Deicing Fluid Concentrate	+$1.00/gal.
UCAR PG Aircraft Deicing Fluid Dilute "55/45"	+$0.75/gal.

This price increase is in addition to the previously announced price increase (announced on January 20, 2005, effective February 20, 2005).

"These price increases are necessary due to market conditions resulting from the unprecedented energy, raw materials, and logistics scenario in which we find ourselves," said Kristi Wolohan, Market Manager, UCAR Aircraft Deicing/Anti-Icing Fluids. "While we have considered our customers' desire for price stability and we understand the cost pressures that the aviation industry is experiencing, the extraordinary market conditions that we face leave us no choice but to address the situation. In order to continue to be able to provide the level of quality products, service, and technical support valued by our customers we must take this action."

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For additional information on UCAR ADF customers should contact the Dow Customer Information Group at 1-800-447-4369 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-989-832-1560 (from other global regions.) Additional information can be found on the Dow website at http://www.ucaradf.com

For Editorial Information:

Holly LaRose-Roenicke
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 638-7703

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