Dow Chemical Files Response in Rohm and Haas Litigation

Midland, MI - The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today filed its Answer in the Delaware Court of Chancery to the litigation initiated on January 26, 2009 by Rohm and Haas Company related to the proposed merger between the two companies.

Dow’s response includes the Company’s comprehensive position on the circumstances that have led to the current delay in completion of the merger with Rohm and Haas.

Read the full text of Dow’s response: http://news.dow.com/dow_news/pdfs/20090203answer.pdf

About Dow
With annual sales of $58 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

Note: The forward-looking statements contained in this document involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company’s expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.