Midland, MI - September 11, 2006

The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow” ) announced today that it will increase off-list selling prices for Vinyl Acetate Monomer in Latin America by US$220 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$125 per metric ton.   In the United States and Canada, list and off-list prices will increase by $0.10 per pound.   This increase will become effective October 1, 2006 or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms. 
For more information about vinyl acetate monomer, visit www.DowVAM.com.

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Amy Ahlich
The Dow Chemical Company
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