Horgen, Switzerland - September 11, 2008

Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase across Europe, India, Middle East and Africa for EMERGE™ polycarbonate based compounds and blends.

Effective September 22, 2008, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase the price by 200 Euro per metric tonne.

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