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Safe materials for

Sustainable planet

Safe materials for sustainable planet

Safety is crucial at Dow, from work processes to the products we bring to markets.
Moreover, Dow hands over knowledge and attitudes to safety to our partners and the
younger generation, who will take care of our world in the future.

Dow PRIMAL™ bio-based

acrylic emulsion

Dow PRIMAL™ bio-based acrylic emulsion is
produced with carbon from plants, replacing
significant amounts of petroleum sourced materials.
The USDA bio-based certified house paint offers
excellent properties of ultra low odor, low VOC,
Safety training at the Prostheses (volatile organic compound), low emissions and
a formaldehyde abatement function. This improves
Foundation of H.R.H. the Princess indoor air quality effectively. Dow PRIMAL™ bio-based
Mother acrylic emulsion won a 2019 Sustainable Award
from the Business Intelligence Group. The awards
Since 1996 Dow has been donating Polyure- are for distinctive sustainability-driven companies.
thane, the main material for prostheses to the
Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. the Princess
Mother, with enough polyurethane to make over
40,000 prostheses. We have also trained the
foundation’s personnel on how to safely handle
chemicals, how to use personal protection
equipment (PPE), how to safely store chemicals,
and how to draw up and implement safety plans.
Safety equipment was also donated to foundation
executives and other personnel for use on mobile
units.

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