Horgen, Switzerland - December 07, 2005

The Epoxy Products and Intermediates (EP&I) business of The Dow Chemical Company has announced a price increase of 200 Euro/MT for allyl chloride and epichlorohydrin in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The increase is effective January 1, 2006. All other terms and conditions of sale remain unchanged.

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

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For Editorial Information:

Marielle Jaeger
Dow Europe GmbH
+41 (0)44 728 2246

Kellie Nolan
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
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