Dow Announces New Prices for CARBOWAX™ and CARBOWAX SENTRY™ PEGs and MPEGs

Midland, MI - September 13, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company will increase the North American list prices and/or off-list prices of CARBOWAX™ and CARBOWAX SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) and Methoxypolyethylene Glycols (MPEGs) and other polyglycol products effective October 1, 2007.   The price increases are driven by strong demand and persistently high raw material costs.  Products affected by the price increase are as follows: 

POLYGLYCOLS PRICING GRID (US $ Per Pound)


Product

Grade

10-01-07 Price
Increase/Pound

CARBOWAX™

PEG Industrial and SENTRY™ 200 through 1000 all grades

$0.03/lb List/Off-List

CARBOWAX™

MPEG grades 350 through 750 and PEG Plus 50%

$0.03/lb List/Off-List

POLYGLYCOL EP Series

EP-436

$0.03/lb Off-List Only

POLYGLYCOL P Series

P425, P1000TB, P1200, P2000, P3000TB, P4000

$0.03/lb Off-List Only

POLYGLYCOL PT Series

PT 250, PT 3000, PT 4800, PT 700

$0.03/lb Off-List Only

POLYGLYCOL

15-200, Antifoam Agent D47, OLOA2509H

$0.03/lb Off-List Only

Background

Dow was the first company to commercialize the production of polyethylene glycols in 1940 and is still recognized around the world as a leader in the business.  CARBOWAX™ and CARBOWAX SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycols (PEGS) and Methoxypolyethylene Glycols (MPEGS) are a family of water soluble linear polymers formed by the addition reaction of ethylene oxide.  They are used in applications such as adhesives, cosmetics/personal care, household products, pharmaceuticals, printing and inks, textiles, wood treating and more.  Other polyglycol products from Dow are used in applications including foam control, lubricants, surfactants and other applications.

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For Editorial Information:

Harold Nicoll, APR
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 636-5162