DSM Special Products will shut down its facility in Rotterdam from May 17,
2007 to June 10, 2007 for a scheduled maintenance stop. This will halt the
production of all our products, Purox S, Purox B, VevoVitall, benzaldehyde and
benzyl alcohol for that period. DSM Special Products is in close touch with
its customers to ensure that stock positions are managed in such a way that
availability is aligned with their demand.