Midland, MI - August 17, 2006

The Dow Chemical Company will be showcasing the benefits of AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Plastomers (POPs), a line of highly versatile polyolefin polymers for hot-melt applications, at the PACK EXPO International 2006 trade show (October 29 – November 2). 

Compared to other hot-melt adhesives such as EVA, AFFINITY GA POPs provide a number of processing, performance and cost advantages, including:

• Virtually no char, discoloration or odor during application;
• No plugging, clogging or other oxidation-related equipment problems, resulting in reduced maintenance;
• More powerful bonds across a wider range of service temperatures for increased versatility; and
• More adhesive and increased coverage per pound of resin.

PACK EXPO attendees can learn more about AFFINITY GA POPs by visiting booth S-985 in the South Hall.

For more information about AFFINITY GA POPs, visit www.dow.com or call:

• U.S. and Canada: 800-441-4369
• Europe: +800-3-694-6367 or +32-3-450-2240
• Asia-Pacific: +800 7776 7776 or (+60) 3-7958-3392
• China: +800 600 0015
• Brazil: +55-11-5188-9222

About The Dow Chemical Company

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.

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For Editorial Information:

Nancy Lamb
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 638-7251

Brian Hall
Gibbs & Soell
(847) 519-9150
bhall@gibbs-soell.com