1 May 31, 1996 William A. Butler Corporate Secretary Univar Corporation 6100 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 RE: CONTINGENT RESIGNATION Dear Bill: Pursuant to Section 4.2(p) of the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of May 31, 1996, by and among Royal Pakhoed N.V., UC Acquisition Corp., and Univar Corporation ("Univar")(the "Agreement"), I hereby tender my resignation as a director of Univar, which shall be effective as of and subject to the consummation of the Tender Offer (as defined in the Agreement).