Dow Launches VORATRON？ Electrical Encapsulation Systems

　　HONG KONG – (October 12, 2010) – Dow Formulated Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), announces the launch of its expanded range of VORATRON? Electrical Encapsulation Systems, which will be officially unveiled at the EP China 2010 Conference and Exhibition in Beijing next week. The expanded VORATRON family uses the best applicable chemistry including epoxy, polyurethane and other innovative solutions to meet a wide voltage range that satisfies customer requirements.

　　VORATRON Systems are very well suited for power transmission and distribution equipment and demonstrates excellent thermo-mechanical performance and electrical insulation. These systems protect and insulate electrical devices, circuitry, transformers, switchgears sensors, capacitors, relays, coils, insulators and components. Dow Research and Development, Technical Service and Development, and Technical Sales Representatives work closely at all stages, from initial design of the systems to fine-tuning and tailoring systems to help address specific customer requirements.

　　“VORATRON Systems have been in use for more than 30 years and this greatly expanded product family offers the market a broader range of VORATRON solutions well suited for different voltages and demanding industrial requirements,” says Kenneth Chan, global business development leader for Dow Formulated Systems’ electrical encapsulation segment. “Even better,

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　　Dow Launches VORATRON? Electrical Encapsulation Systems

　　our technical representatives, located in an extensive network of systems houses around the world, are available locally to help customize formulations and co-develop solutions with customers together with our Research and Development centers.”

　　VORATRON Systems is the latest development in Dow Formulated Systems’ extensive portfolio of solutions. For more information on VORATRON? Electrical Encapsulation Systems, visit .

　　About Dow Formulated Systems

　　Dow Formulated Systems, a global business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is a global industry leader in the development and formulation of fully-formulated polyurethane and epoxy systems, focused on providing its customers worldwide with innovative tailor-made solutions through its Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy & Composites, Infrastructure Life Preservation, Leisure & Lifestyle and Industrial Castings and Adhesives businesses. Dow Formulated Systems manufactures and markets custom formulated rigid and semi-rigid, flexible, integral skin, and microcellular polyurethane foams and fully-formulated systems as well as coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and binders used in applications ranging from residential and commercial construction, infrastructure repair, wind energy solutions, oil and gas, automotive, appliance, furniture, and shoe soles to decorative molding and athletic equipment. Striving to meet the specific needs of its customers in their local geographic regions, Dow Formulated Systems operates a global network of 30 system houses.

　　About Dow

　　Dow combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. 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 .