Dow Announces New Pricing Schedule for VERSENE* Chelating Agents

Midland, MI - March 01, 2004

The Dow Chemical Company is implementing a new pricing schedule for its bulk and packaged VERSENE* chelating agents in the United States and Canada, effective April 1, 2004.

For product pricing and availability inquiries, please call 1-800-232-2436. For all other inquiries, please contact customer information at 1-800-447-4369.

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For Editorial Information:

Christy Smith
The Dow Chemical Company
989-636-4384