Horgen, Switzerland - March 15, 2006

Effective April 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase prices for its DOWFAX™ Nonionic Surfactants Series by 7-14%, and by 8% for its Polyglycol P Series Polypropylene Glycols (PPGs).

"Raw material costs have increased further since the last price increase in 2005. Strong demand for products in the range has stretched our capability to be a reliable supplier. This increase is necessary in order to ensure high quality and reliable supply to our key customers and support the sustainability of our business," says John Davidson, European market manager, Polyglycols and Surfactants.

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For additional information on Dow Surfactants and PPGs, 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 and www.dowpolyglycols.com.

For Editorial Information:

Csilla Magyar
Dow Europe GmbH
+41 44 728 2531