Midland, MI - August 31, 2006

Effective immediately, or as contracts allow, The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) is announcing a $0.04 per pound increase in off-list prices for all grades of Methylene Chloride in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico). This increase applies to all bulk and packaged Methylene Chloride grades.

For more information about Methylene Chloride or Dow Chlorinated Organics, visit www.dow.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.

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