Horgen, Switzerland - May 30, 2008

Effective June 15, 2008, Dow Europe GmbH will increase prices for all its AFFINITY™ Polyolefin Plastomers, ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers and VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers in Europe by 170 Euro per metric ton.

Dow’s Performance Elastomers & Plastomers bridge the gap between rubber and plastic, inspiring new design possibilities and performance capabilities. For more information about ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers, AFFINITY™ Polyolefin Plastomers and VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers visit: plastics.dow.com, or call the Dow Customer Information Group at +800-3-694-6367.

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