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8.27.2008 - 11:55am ET
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Containing Plant-Derived Ingredients, DOWFROST(TM) RVR Winterizes RVs
(CSRwire) MIDLAND, MI. - August 27, 2008 - On this Labor Day, owners of boats,
recreational vehicles (RVs), swimming pools and vacation homes will be
able to buy DOWFROST(TM) RVR seasonal antifreeze from any of the 3,800
Wal-Mart stores in the United States. DOWFROST(TM) RVR is a new
patent-pending product that contains plant-derived, bio-renewable
ingredients. While never intended for ingestion, DOWFROST(TM) RVR, made by
Dow, is safe for incidental contact with people or pets, which is important
whenever there is a possibility of an accidental spill. Similarly,
DOWFROST(TM) RVR will not harm fish, aquatic plants or other animals if it
is accidentally spilled in the outdoors.
DOWFROST(TM) RVR Is Biodegradable
Supplying DOWFROST(TM) RVR antifreeze to consumers through Wal-Mart is
consistent with Dow's 2015 Sustainability Goals, by offering products that
help protect human health and the natural environment. Based on its
ingredients, DOWFROST(TM) RVR is fully biodegradable and will not
concentrate in ground or surface water. This is very important for any
product that may be used by consumers in an RV or similar system that is
near homes, water wells, and shore lines or, – in the case of boats –
lakes, rivers or the ocean.
Petroleum Savings
Both Dow and Wal-Mart have very aggressive environmental goals, which
include reduction of greenhouse gas release, energy conservation and the
use of products with a minimum environmental impact over their entire life
cycle.
DOWFROST(TM) RVR offers significant savings of petroleum-based products.
Based on early estimates of seasonal demand, over three million pounds of
traditional hydrocarbons will be saved from consumption – equal to
nearly 250,000 gallons of oil.
About Dow
With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a
diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and
technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is
essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of
products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting
chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help
provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints,
packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company"
mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless
otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
For more information please contact:
Harold Nicoll
The Dow Chemical Company
(989) 636-5162
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