Horgen, Switzerland - May 30, 2008

Effective June 15, 2008, Dow Europe GmbH will increase prices for all its NORDEL™ IP and NORDEL™ MG hydrocarbon rubbers in Europe by 80 Euro per metric ton.

Dow’s NORDEL hydrocarbon rubber products offer excellent performance and processing advantages that help cut production time. For more information about NORDEL hydrocarbon rubber products visit: plastics.dow.com, or call the Dow Customer Information Group at +800-3-694-6367.

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