Dow Declares Force Majeure for Ethyleneamines

Midland, MI - June 05, 2008

Dow announced to its customers on May 27, 2008 that force majeure is being declared for several ethyleneamine products due to unexpected contingencies beyond Dow’s control at St. Charles Operations (SCO) located in Taft, Louisiana, which is owned by Union Carbide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow.  This announcement of force majeure at the SCO facility will have global implications.

Effective immediately and likely through early July 2008, Dow will allocate available product in a manner that is fair and reasonable, where applicable, in accordance with contract terms.  Dow is currently communicating the allocation program to its customers.

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