Dow Announces Price Increases for MDI in Europe, Middle East/Africa, and Indian Subcontinent

Horgen, Switzerland - May 01, 2007

Effective May 1, 2007, The Dow Chemical Company has increased prices in Europe for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanates (MDI) by 100 Euro/MT.  Similar price increases have been implemented in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

“Continued volatility in raw materials and energy costs coupled with increased demand globally are the driving forces behind this price increase,” said Sudhir Shenoy, European product marketing manager, Dow Polyurethanes.

Customers interested in learning more about the price increase should contact their local Dow sales representative.

Dow Polyurethanes

Dow is the world's largest producer of propylene oxide, polyether polyols, and a leading producer of quality aromatic isocyanates, such as MDI and TDI. Dow's polyurethanes products and formulated systems are used in rigid foams, flexible foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and elastomers, as well as many other applications. Dow also offers advanced polyol technology with its VORANOL™ VORACTIV™ polyols, part of an ongoing initiative by Dow to lead the industry in providing high-performance products with reduced VOC-emissions. For more information, visit www.dowpolyurethanes.com, www.pusystems.com and www.voractiv.com.

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Marielle Jaeger
Dow Europe GmbH
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Kellie Nolan
Gibbs & Soell GmbH
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