Increased awareness of environmental concerns around the globe has led to stringent requirements to reduce the environmental impact of a wide variety of manufactured products. These concerns extend to many markets and applications that rely on biocides to protect products and processes from microbial degradation. With a reputation for offering the most well characterized and scientifically understood biocide actives and products, Dow Biocides is paving the way for environmentally responsible microbial control.

Leading this movement is the introduction of new LE Technology from Dow Biocides, which offers environmentally preferred carriers that can be applied to actives throughout the portfolio while maintaining key performance attributes. LE Technology is impacting markets as diverse as paint and coatings, personal care, household, industrial and institutional as well as water treatment, metalworking fluids and wood preservatives.