Dow Announces Price Increase for Vinyl Acetate Monomer in All Regions

Midland, MI - February 08, 2005

The Dow Chemical Company has announced a price increase for vinyl acetate monomer in all regions of the world, effective March 1, 2005. Dow will increase selling prices in Latin America by US$100 per metric ton; in Asia Pacific by US$100 per metric ton; in Europe by 100 Euros per metric ton; in the Middle East/Africa by US$130 per metric ton; and in the U.S. and Canada by $0.04 per pound, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.

For more information about vinyl acetate monomer, visit www.dowvam.com.

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