Dow Chosen as Most Admired Chemical Company in Brazil by Carta Capital Magazine

São Paulo, Brasil - October 20, 2009

Dow was recognized as the Most Admired Company in the Chemical and Petrochemical sectors in Brazil, according to Carta Capital magazine's The Most Admired Companies in Brazil award. This is the second time that Dow is appointed as the Most Admired Company in Petrochemical sector in Brazil - the first time in 2007. The award ceremony took place on October 19, in São Paulo, with the presence of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

To elaborate the ranking of The Most Admired Companies in Brazil, Carta Capital magazine and InterScience Information and Applied Technology Consulting interviewed more than 1,200 executives from 600 companies located in Brazil, covering 47 economic sectors. The study is inspired by the ranking "The Most Admired Companies", organized by Fortune magazine in the United States, and evaluates criteria such as product quality, brand, innovation, human resources, ethics, business management, solidness, social responsibility and commitment to the local development, besides reputation and ability to compete globally.

"It's a great honor to be recognized by Brazilian professionals as a most admired company. This distinction reflects our employee's efforts to work in a innovative way, directly contributing to the success of our customers and to the growth of the chemical sector in Brazil. The award is another small step along our road to becoming the largest, the most profitable and the most respected chemical company in the world," said the president of Dow Latin America, Pedro Suarez.

Dow has been collecting awards in several areas this year. In August, the Company was selected by the Government of São Paulo to receive in its first edition the State Seal of Diversity ("Selo Paulista de Diversidade"), which was created to highlight and promote structured programs with the objective to promote workforce diversity across the state of São Paulo. Dow Brazil also earned the 13th straight recognition as one of the best companies to work for in Brazil, according to "The 150 Best Companies To You Work For" Guide, published annually by major Brazilian business and HR magazines Exame and Você S/A (Abril Editions). This recognition consolidates Dow's position as one of three companies - the only in the chemical industry - present in all editions of the Guide.

Distinctions like these underline the efforts of more than 50 years of commitment and investments in Brazil. Dow has grown to be one of the largest chemical companies in Brazil, with 2,400 employees operating countrywide.

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.

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Rafael Presilli
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