Horgen, Switzerland - June 15, 2007

Effective July 1, 2007, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase prices of DOWFAX™ N series, DOWFAX™ DF series and TERGITOL™ L series EOPO copolymers between Euro 50 and 75/MT - depending on grade - in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. 

The increase is required as a result of rising raw material costs and to ensure supply reliability in a time of strong market demand. 

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