Dow Water & Process Solutions Show cases Innovative Technology at ACE'09 in San Diego

Minneapolis - June 09, 2009

Dow Water & Process Solutions, a division of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), will showcase its latest solutions in booth #3151 during the America Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE’09) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., June 14-17, 2009.

Highlighted products include:

ADSORBSIA™ As500™ media - A titanium-based arsenic removal media that provides an effective and cost-efficient option for reducing the levels of arsenic in drinking water in order to help municipalities meet stringent regulatory requirements.
DOW™ Ultrafiltration SFP-2880 - A pressure-driven membrane separation process that removes particulate matter, bacteria and most viruses and colloids from treated water. For use in RO pretreatment, as well as water re-use and drinking water applications.
DOW™ Electrodeionization (EDI) - A chemical-free separation process that combines electrodialysis and conventional ion exchange, based on a patented spiral-wound membrane. Extensively used in combination with reverse osmosis where high-purity water is critical, including the power generation industry.
FILMTEC™ reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements - Based on proven FT30, thin-film composite polyamide membrane technology, and manufactured through a precise automated fabrication process to have the highest active area possible allowing for increased throughput while reducing energy consumption. In both 8-inch and 16-inch diameter modules.

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, chemical processes, pharmaceuticals, power, residential water and waste and water reuse. More information about Dow Water & Process Solutions can be found at www.dowwatersolutions.com.

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For Editorial Information:

Karen Jayne Leinberger
The Dow Chemical Company
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