| Dow actively participates in three international initiatives aimed at improving the quantity and availability of health and environmental information on High-Production-Volume (HPV) chemicals, contributing existing data as well as generating new test data, when appropriate. Improving public access to knowledge about these chemicals is a shared responsibility of the chemical industry. Dow is the sole volunteer for 33 of the chemicals and via participation in consortia is a cosponsor for the remainder. The time frame for these programs is 2000–2004. These numbers may change as a result of various business activities, including possible future business acquisitions or divestitures. We are currently on track to meet our commitments. |
