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Dow Chemical Co.Leading U.S. petrochemical company that manufactures chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, paint, and many other products for industrial and home use. It was founded in 1897 by the chemist Herbert H. Dow, initially as a bleach plant to use wastes produced by the Midland Chemical Co. It was incorporated with Midland Chemical and the Dow Process Co. in 1900. Dow's products have included a broad range of industrial chemicals and metals, plastics and packaging materials, and bioproducts, including mustard gas, napalm, Agent Orange, silicone breast implants, aspirin, plastic wrap, and Styrofoam. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company shut its plant in 2000 in favor of joint production with Dow Chemical Co. PEDRO REINHARD (Detroit Chapter), Executive Vice President and CFO of Dow Chemical Co. Teaching kits relating to the handling of plastic, paper, metal, and glass products are being mad available to elementary schools at no charge from Dow Chemical Co. |
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