Hong Kong - February 27, 2008

The Polyurethanes business of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) announces that effective March 1, 2008, it will increase price for its polyether polyols and monopropylene glycol in Asia Pacific by US$100 per metric ton and US$80 per metric ton respectively. The increase is attributed to the persistently high costs of raw materials and energy which continue to have significant adverse impact on the business’s cost of production, and on the current tight supply/demand environment the business is facing.

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

About Dow Polyurethanes

Dow Polyurethanes, a business group within The Dow Chemical Company, is 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 polyurethane products and fully formulated polyurethane systems are used for a broad range of applications including construction, automotive, appliance, furniture, bedding and shoe soles to decorative molding, athletic equipment, and more. The business manufactures and markets rigid, semi-rigid and flexible foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings, elastomers and binders. Dow also offers the latest in polyol technology with its new natural oil polyol technology and VORANOL™ VORACTIV™ polyols, part of an ongoing initiative by Dow to lead the industry in providing high-performance products. For more information, visit www.dowpolyurethanes.com, www.dowpg.com, www.dowpo.com, www.pusystems.com, www.downaturalpolyols.com and www.voractiv.com.

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Julie Lee
The Dow Chemical Company
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