With sales of $58 billion in 2008 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. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008 and 15,000 employees worldwide. 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

陶氏是一家多元的化学公司，运用科学、技术以及“人元素”的力量不断改进推动人类进步的基本要素。2008年销售额达580亿美元，在全球拥有员工46,000名。陶氏为全球160个国家和地区的客户提供种类繁多的产品及服务，并将可持续发展的原则贯彻于化学和创新，使客户能为各消费市场提供更加优质的产品，包括纯水、食品、药品、油漆、包装，以及个人护理产品、建筑、家居和汽车等众多领域。2009年4月1日，陶氏收购全球领先的特殊材料制造商罗门哈斯公司。罗门哈斯2008年销售额达100亿美元，在全球拥有15,000名员工。除特别注明外，“陶氏” 或“公司” 是指陶氏化学公司及其附属公司。有关陶氏的进一步资料，请浏览陶氏网页www.dow.com.cn 以及www.dow.com。