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Dow Water & Process Solutions Affirms its Commitment to the Biodiesel Industry
An expanded portfolio now includes biodiesel capabilities DW&PS to exhibit at EBEC 2009, Warwickshire, UK at booth J16
A range of innovative and cost-effective biodiesel solutions
Dow Water & Process Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), has expanded its portfolio of solutions, including biodiesel capabilities as a result of the acquisition of Rohm and Haas. “The European Biofuels Expo and Conference 2009 in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire UK, gives us the opportunity to affirm our commitment to the biodiesel industry and to present our range of innovative solutions.” emphasizes Donna Rohan, EMEA biodiesel sales manager, Dow Water & Process Solutions.
In booth J16, from October 8 -10, Dow Water & Process Solutions will be showcasing to biodiesel producers its range of innovative and cost-effective biodiesel solutions:
DOW™ AMBERLYST™ BD20 solid catalyst FFA esterification technology that offers biodiesel producers the flexibility to produce biodiesel from inexpensive low-quality feed stocks without sacrificing the purity needed in the end product.
DOW™ AMBERSEP™ BD19 feedstock purification technology, a pretreatment step specially designed to be used together with DOW™ AMBERLYST™ BD20 catalyst technology that extends life time and improves the operability of the downstream process.
DOW™ AMBERLITE™ BD10DRY™ technology, a simple and cost-effective solution for biodiesel purification designed to maximize process yield.
For more information, visit https://www.amberlyst.com/biodieselsolutions.htm
About Dow Water & Process Solutions
Dow Water & Process Solutions has a 50 year legacy of providing innovative water and process solutions to both communities and industries alike. A differentiated business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Water & Process Solutions offers a broad portfolio of ion exchange resins, reverse osmosis membranes, ultrafiltration membranes and electrodeionization products, with strong positions in a number of major application areas, including industrial and municipal water, industrial processes, pharmaceuticals, power, residential water and waste and water reuse. . More information about Dow Water & Process Solutions can be found at www.dowwatersolutions.com.
About Dow
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 approximately 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. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.5 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 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.
For further information, please contact:
Katya Chistik Hantel
GolinHarris for Dow Water & Process Solutions
+1-312-729-4219
khantel@golinharris.com
So-Jin Seibold
GolinHarris for Dow Water & Process Solutions
+1-312-729-4253
sseibold@golinharris.com