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2011 Annual Report
Fresh Paint, Fresh Air
FORMASHIELD™ Formaldehyde Abatement
Technology from Dow Coating Materials empowers
functional paint that helps to improve indoor air
quality by trapping formaldehyde gas.
Sealing in Efficiency
If an extruded seal or gasket fails on a freezer or
refrigerator, energy is wasted and the appliance
underperforms. SUSTAIN™ Polyolefi n Solutions from
Dow Elastomers give manufacturers a fully recyclable,
phthalate-free option that has the resilience and
rebound to hold up to the thousands of times we
open and close our refrigerator doors.
Good to the Last Bite
Dow AgroSciences’ Omega-9 Oils have
removed more than 1 billion pounds of
trans and saturated fat from the American
diet, while Dow Wolff Cellulosics’ products
are enabling the production of gluten-free
and reduced-fat burgers.
Behind the Scenes, On Screens
Across various electronic devices, Dow Electronic Materials’
technology enables nearly a dozen critical areas – ranging from
the semiconductors that serve as the brains of a device, to the
brilliant colors that make fl at-panel displays come alive, to the
chip packaging that adds greater capabilities to the device.
A New Twist on Wire
Dow Electrical and Telecommunications is meeting
the growing demand for more sustainable options
in wiring applications with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™
Bio-Based Plasticizers. Made from renewable
content, the phthalate-free plasticizers offer the
same great performance while reducing greenhouse
gas emissions by up to 40 percent compared with
existing PVC compounds.
Water, Water Everywhere
Dow Water and Process Solutions‘
technologies produce 15 million gallons
of clean water a minute globally.
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