Hong Kong - October 03, 2006

Dow Epoxy, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), is increasing the price for Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) in Asia Pacific.

Effective November 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow, Dow will increase the price for GMA by US$300 per metric ton in Asia Pacific. All other terms and conditions of sale remain unchanged.

Dow has produced GMA since the early 1990s.  GMA is known for its dual functionality in that it brings together the weatherability of methacrylics and the chemical resistance of epoxies.  As a result of this functionality, GMA is used in a wide selection of formulated coating and resin applications.

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

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For Editorial Information:

Ava Luong
Dow Chemical Pacific Limited
+852 2879 7343