Chemicals Management

Global Chemicals Management

The Issue

Chemicals management includes a broad range of efforts and practices to ensure the safe and environmentally sound manufacturing, distribution, handling and disposal of chemical products, intermediates and waste. These practices encompass the entire product life cycle, including:

• Testing products to assess hazards
• Evaluating potential exposures of products with their intended applications to identify and manage risks
• Registering new products with proper authorities
• Notifying all involved parties of potential hazards and safe-handling procedures

At Dow, we strive to develop, manufacture, transport and market our products responsibly. We work to ensure that our products are handled safely and recycled or disposed of properly. We also welcome appropriate governmental review of our operations and products.

Sustainable Chemistry Our Goals: Our Actions: