Dow Announces Price Increases of its Epoxy Products in Europe (including Turkey)

Horgen, Switzerland - September 14, 2006

Effective October 1, 2006, or as contract terms allow, Dow Epoxy will increase prices for its epoxy resins in Europe (including Turkey).

The increases are as follows:

Liquid Epoxy Resins	D.E.R.™ 300 series	120 Euro / MT
Solid Epoxy Resins	D.E.R. 600 series	100 Euro / MT
Solid Solution Epoxy Resins	D.E.R. 600 series	100 Euro / MT
Liquid Epoxy Blends	D.E.R. 300 series	120 Euro / MT
Epoxy Novolac Resins	D.E.N.™ 400 series	150 Euro / MT

Customers interested in learning more about the price increases should contact their local Dow sales representative.

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For Editorial Information:

Marielle Jaeger
Dow Europe GmbH
+41 44 728 22 46