Midland, MI - August 15, 2008

Effective September 15, 2008, or as contracts permit, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is increasing prices by US$0.06/lb (dry) for all latex products sold by Dow Emulsion Polymers to customers in the United States and Canada serving the carpet industry.

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

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Jennifer Holzinger
The Dow Chemical Company
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