Dow Announces Price Increase for Propylene Glycols

Midland, MI - April 21, 2006

The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) will increase all list and off-list prices for dipropylene glycol regular grade (DPG) and dipropylene glycol LO+ grade (DPG LO+) by $0.05/lb in the Americas and the Caribbean, effective May 1, 2006.

In addition, effective immediately through June 30, 2006, Dow is establishing a 90% order control based on purchases of DPG and DPG LO+ in the last 12 months.

“Dipropylene glycol is currently tight on a global basis and energy and raw material prices remain high,” said Antulio Borneo, global commercial director, Dow Oxides and Glycols. “These factors, combined with sustained demand for DPG and limited supply due to planned shutdowns at three of our propylene glycol manufacturing sites, contribute to our need to raise our prices and establish order control.”

Dow, with a global capacity of more than one billion pounds, is the industry leader in the manufacture of propylene glycol.

Dow offers propylene oxide, monopropylene glycol (MPG), dipropylene glycol (DPG) and tripropylene glycol (TPG) globally.

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

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For Editorial Information:

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

Anisha Shah
Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
(212) 697-2600, ext. 228
ashah@gibbs-soell.com

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About Propylene Glycols Products Applications News Library Contact Us Distributor Locator Propylene Oxide Web Site	Dow Announces Price Increase for Propylene Glycols Midland, MI - April 21, 2006 The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) will increase all list and off-list prices for dipropylene glycol regular grade (DPG) and dipropylene glycol LO+ grade (DPG LO+) by $0.05/lb in the Americas and the Caribbean, effective May 1, 2006. In addition, effective immediately through June 30, 2006, Dow is establishing a 90% order control based on purchases of DPG and DPG LO+ in the last 12 months. “Dipropylene glycol is currently tight on a global basis and energy and raw material prices remain high,” said Antulio Borneo, global commercial director, Dow Oxides and Glycols. “These factors, combined with sustained demand for DPG and limited supply due to planned shutdowns at three of our propylene glycol manufacturing sites, contribute to our need to raise our prices and establish order control.” Dow, with a global capacity of more than one billion pounds, is the industry leader in the manufacture of propylene glycol. Dow offers propylene oxide, monopropylene glycol (MPG), dipropylene glycol (DPG) and tripropylene glycol (TPG) globally. 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. ®™^* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow For Editorial Information: Amy Ahlich The Dow Chemical Company (989) 636-3587 Anisha Shah Gibbs & Soell, Inc. (212) 697-2600, ext. 228 ashah@gibbs-soell.com
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