Horgen, Switzerland - November 16, 2007

Effective December 1, 2007, or as contract terms allow, Dow will increase prices in Europe by 50 Euro per metric ton for all grades of its low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resins and high -density polyethylene (HDPE) resins, DOWLEX™ polyethylene resins, ATTANE™ ultra low density polyethylene (ULDPE) copolymers, ELITE™ enhanced polyethylene resins and ASPUN™ fiber grade resins.

Demand for polyethylene resins remains firm. In addition, the high energy and feedstock costs (linked to the unprecedented price of oil) are having a major negative impact on Dow’s polyethylene margin. Based on these conditions Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase across the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian regions.

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