The Dow Chemical Company Announces a Global Price Increase for DOWEX* Ion Exchange Resins

Midland, MI - March 04, 2005

The Dow Chemical Company will implement a global price increase on their complete range of ion exchange resins, adsorbents and catalysts. The prices will increase by 5 to 10 percent, effective April 15, 2005 or as contracts allow.

The price increase reflects continuing increases in raw material, energy and operating costs.

Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

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Kristina Schnepf
The Dow Chemical Company
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