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Rohm and Haas Company Announces Intent to Pursue All Available Alternatives to Protect Shareholders

Tuesday 27. January 2009 - Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE: ROH) announced today that it has been advised by The Dow Chemical Company that Dow does not intend to close the pending acquisition of Rohm and Haas on or before Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

Rohm and Haas and Dow have received all required approvals for the closing and the merger agreement requires that Dow close by such date.

Rohm and Haas stated that it intends to pursue all available alternatives to protect its shareholders’ interests.