Horgen, Switzerland - March 16, 2007

Dow Europe GmbH is announcing the following price increases across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.

Effective April 1, 2007, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase by:

• 50 Euro per metric ton for selective grades of NORDEL™ IP Hydrocarbon Rubber,
• 50 Euro per metric ton for selective grades of NORDEL™ MG Hydrocarbon Rubber, and
• 80 Euro per metric ton for all grades of Synthetic Rubber products.

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For Editorial Information:

Kulwant Steiger
Plastics Business Communications, Dow Europe GmbH
Horgen, Switzerland
+41-44-728-2488
ksteiger@dow.com