Dow Announces Price Increases of Epoxy Products in Asia Pacific (including India and Pakistan)

Hong Kong, China - June 16, 2006

Effective July 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow, Dow Epoxy will increase prices for its epoxy resins in Asia Pacific (including India and Pakistan) by US$100/MT.

Dow said the continued escalation in feedstock price, as well as the tight epoxy resins and raw materials supply are the primary reasons for the price increase. Customers interested in learning more about the price increase should contact their local Dow sales representative.

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Ava Luong
Dow Chemical Pacific Limited
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