Dow announces global price increase for DOWEX ion exchange resins

The Dow Chemical Company is increasing the price of all ion exchange resin, adsorbent and catalyst products. The price increase will average 5% across the product line, globally. It's effective April 1 or as contracts will allow. The price increase reflects a need to continue to offset high costs in energy and raw materials...

March 7, 2006

MIDLAND, MI, March 6, 2005 -- The Dow Chemical Company is increasing the price of all ion exchange resin, adsorbent and catalyst products. This affects Dowex resins sold through its Liquid Separations Division. The price increase will average 5% across the product line, globally. It's effective April 1 or as contracts will allow.

The price increase reflects a need to continue to offset high costs in energy and raw materials.

Customers will be contacted by their local Dow sales representatives with the specific product and price details.

Dow (www.dow.com) 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.

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