Horgen, Switzerland - October 17, 2005

Given the continued upward movement in raw materials and energy costs, Dow will increase selling prices for all Dow Latex Redispersable Polymer Powders by 5% in all regions of the world, effective December 1, 2005, or as contract terms allows.

Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

For additional information on Dow Latex Powders customers should contact the Dow Customer Information Group in Europe at + 800-3694 6367 (toll free) or +32 3 450 2240 or their local Dow sales representative.

Additional information can be found on the Dow website at www.dow.com/latexpowder

For Editorial Information:

Csilla Magyar
Dow Europe GmbH
+41 44 728 2531