Dow Announces Price Increase for Propylene Glycols

Midland, MI - February 06, 2006

The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") will increase its prices by $0.03/lb in the Americas and the Caribbean for propylene glycols, effective March 1, 2006.

The products included in this price increase are: propylene glycol industrial grade (PGI), propylene glycol USP/EP grade (PG USP/EP), dipropylene glycol grade (DPG), dipropylene glycol LO+ grade (DPG LO+), tripropylene glycol regular grade (TPG), and tripropylene glycol acrylate grade (TPG AG).

For more information about propylene glycols, visit www.DowPG.com.

About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of science and technology to improve living daily. The Company offers a broad range of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $46 billion and employs 42,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.


For Editorial Information:

Amy Ahlich
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 636-3587