Dow Increases Prices of Carpet Latex Products in N

Midland, MI, July 5, 2006--Effective August 1, 2006, the Dow Latex business for carpet products is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.04/lb (dry). This price increase is being driven by increased raw material, energy, and transportation costs. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Dow Latex is dedicated to providing the carpet industry with the widest and most innovative range of S/B and acrylic latex technologies.