Horgen, Switzerland - March 15, 2006

Dow Europe GmbH today announced price increases of 5% to its TRITON ™ and TERGITOL™ Surfactants range in Europe, effective April 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow.

"The TRITON and TERGITOL brands represent tried and trusted products that our customers have built formulations around for many years," comments John Davidson, European market manager, Polyglycols and Surfactants. "Dow has recently refreshed its range for the cleaning segment with the successful launch of the TERGITOL L series fully biodegradable surfactants. The price increase will help us recover regulatory costs and enable continued investment in our product range for the benefit of our customers in the cleaning, paints and coatings industry."

Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of science and technology to improve living daily. The Company offers a broad range of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $46 billion and employs 42,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

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