Dow Chemical

Midland plastics giant

Dow Chemical is a major American chemical corporation, founded in 1897 and headquartered in Michigan.

The company manufactures plastics, agricultural products, and industrial chemicals.

Dow became controversial during the Vietnam War as the primary producer of napalm and Agent Orange.

The name often appears in discussions of corporate responsibility and environmental regulation: Dow Chemical faced lawsuits over contamination.

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G