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The Amines business is the world's largest producer of ethanolamines and a leading global provider of
ethyleneamines, isopropanolamines and chelants. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, including
lube oil additives, wet-strength resins, metalworking fluids, liquid detergents, personal care products, and herbicide
and fungicide formulations for the agricultural industry.
• Products: Alkyl alkanolamines; Ethanolamines; Ethyleneamines; Isopropanolamines; VERSENE™ chelating
agents
The Chlorinated Organics business is the world's largest supplier of chlorinated organic products and services for
intermediates, which are used in the production of fluoropolymers, refrigerants, methyl cellulose, quaternary
ammonium compounds and silicones; solvents, which are used as process agents in chemicals manufacturing, surface
preparation, dry cleaning and pharmaceuticals; and closed-loop delivery systems, which are used to help manage risks
associated with chlorinated solvents.
• Products: Chloroform; Methyl chloride; Methylene chloride; Perchloroethylene; SAFECARE™ closed-loop
delivery systems; Trichloroethylene; Vinylidene chloride
Dow Automotive Systems is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demands
for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, and more comfortable and stylish. The business provides
adhesives, glass bonding systems, emissions control technology, performance plastics, polyurethane products and
systems, films, fluids and acoustical management solutions to original equipment manufacturers and tier, aftermarket
and commercial transportation customers. With offices and application development centers around the world, Dow
Automotive Systems provides materials science expertise and comprehensive technical capabilities to its customers
worldwide.
• Products: AERIFY™ diesel particulate filters; BETAFOAM™ NVH acoustical foams; BETAFORCE™
structural composite bonding systems; BETAMATE™ structural adhesives; BETASEAL™ glass bonding
systems; BETATECH™ high performance elastic adhesive sealer; DOW™ polyethylene resins; ENGAGE™
polyolefin elastomers; IMPAXX™ energy management foam; INTEGRAL™ adhesive films; NORDEL™
hydrocarbon rubber; Premium brake fluids; ROBOND™ acrylic adhesives; SPECFLEX™ semi-flexible
polyurethane foam systems; UCON™ fluids; VORAFORCE™ composite systems
Dow Formulated Systems manufactures and markets custom formulated, rigid and semi-rigid, flexible, integral skin
and microcellular polyurethane foams and systems and tailor-made epoxy solutions and systems. These products are
used in a broad range of applications, including appliances, athletic equipment, automotive, bedding, construction,
decorative molding, furniture, shoe soles and wind turbines.
• Products: AIRSTONE™ epoxy systems; COMPAXX™ foam core systems; DIPRANE™ polyurethane
elastomers; ENFORCER™ Technology and ENHANCER™ Technology for carpet and turf backing;
HYPERKOTE™, TRAFFIDECK™ and VERDISEAL™ waterproofing systems; HYPERLAST™,
DURAMOULD™ and DURELAST™ polyurethane systems; HYPOL™ hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymers;
VORACOR™ rigid foam systems; VORATHERM™ polyisocyanurate; VORATRON™ electrical encapsulation
systems
Dow Plastic Additives is a worldwide supplier of additives and solutions used in a large variety of applications
ranging from construction materials and packaging containers to consumer appliances and electronics, business
machines and automotive parts. These additives and solutions improve impact strength, clarity, chemical and heat
resistance, weather resistance and color retention properties of base polymers. They also aid in the processing of
plastics by increasing melt strength, heat stability and lubricity, thereby enabling plastics processors to achieve greater
output rates and increased efficiency without loss of quality.
• Products: ACRYLIGARD™ CS capstock polymers; ADVALUBE™ specialty lubricants; ADVAPAK™
lubricant/stabilizer one-packs for vinyl pipe processing; ADVASTAB™ and ADVASTAB™ NEO thermal
stabilizer; PARALOID™ and PARALOID™ EXL impact modifiers and processing aids; SURECEL™ foam cell
promoters; TYRIN™ chlorinated polyethylene
The Epoxy business is a supplier of epoxy resins and intermediates that serves a diverse array of end-markets and
applications, including electrical laminates, civil engineering, composites, infrastructure and consumer goods. The
business is one of the most vertically-integrated epoxy suppliers in the world. This position helps provide cost