Horgen, Switzerland - September 01, 2005

Effective October 1, 2005, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase selling prices across the European region for DOWFAX* N Block Copolymers Series Surfactants, DOWFAX DF Defoamer Series Surfactants and DOWFAX Alcohol Alkoxylates by 10%. This adjustment comes as a result of continuously escalating hydrocarbons raw materials and transportation costs.

This price increase will apply to the following DOWFAX Nonionic Surfactants:

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For additional information on Dow Surfactants customers should contact the Dow Customer Information Group in Europe at + 800-3694 6367 (toll free) or +32 3 450 2240 or their local Dow sales representative.

Additional information can be found on the Dow website at www.dowsurfactants.com

For Editorial Information:

Csilla Magyar
Dow Europe GmbH
+41 44 728 2531