Dow Announces Price Increase for Acrylates in Europe, MEAF and Pacific

The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates ("Dow") has announced a price increase for acrylic acid and esters ("acrylates") in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Pacific, effective April 1, 2006. Dow will increase selling prices in Europe by 75 Euros per metric ton; in the Middle East/Africa by US$90 per metric ton; and in Asia Pacific by US$90 per metric ton, or as otherwise allowed by individual contract terms.

Products included in this increase are glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

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.

Source: Dow