November 02, 2007

Effective December 1, 2007, or as contract terms allow, the Polyurethanes business of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) will increase prices in the United States and Canada for its VORANOL™ copolymer polyether polyols by US$0.08/lb.

“This increase is being implemented due to strong global demand and the significant increase in raw materials and costs”, states Tom Feige, North American product manager.

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

About Dow Polyurethanes

Dow is one of the world's largest producer of polyether polyols, a leading producer of quality aromatic isocyanates, such as MDI and TDI, and a major supplier of propylene oxide, an essential component of polyether polyols. Dow's polyurethanes products and formulated systems are used in rigid foams, flexible foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, and elastomers, as well as many other applications. Dow also offers the latest development in polyol technology with its VORANOL™ VORACTIV™ polyols, part of an ongoing initiative by Dow to lead the industry in providing high-performance products with reduced VOC-emissions.

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For Editorial Information:

Jessica Dub
The Dow Chemical Company
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Urszula Murphy
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