Today The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced that it has received a 2010 CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award (CSEA), which highlights the company's commitment to chemical safety. The award was presented recently at a ceremony in Charlotte, N.C.

"We are extremely proud to accept this award on behalf of all the employees of Dow, who work every day to ensure the safety and integrity of all that we ship through our communities," said Darrell Zavitz, vice president of Supply Chain at Dow. "Safety and sustainability are top priorities for Dow, and we are dedicated to developing, implementing and sharing best practices that keep our people and communities safe."

Dow uses much of the 21,000 miles of CSX track in the U.S. to safely and efficiently transport materials and products. Rail systems are integral to Dow's supply chain as they are considered one of the most energy efficient modes of transport.

"CSX is pleased to recognize Dow's commitment to safely transporting its goods," said Clarence W. Gooden, executive vice president, sales and marketing and chief commercial officer, CSX. "Safety is a way of life at CSX, and we are proud to partner with customers like Dow to ensure that every ton of freight is shipped as safely and as efficiently as possible."

The CSEA specifically recognizes those companies that shipped 600 or more railcars during 2010 on CSX, with zero non-accident hazardous material releases through the entire year. Winners come from many different industries, including chemicals, fertilizer and agriculture, as well as emerging markets. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Dow has received this recognition.

"At Dow, we have four key pillars of sustainability and Responsible Operations is one of them. It reflects a deep-seeded commitment to manufacture and transport products and raw materials in a way that is safe and secure, and that serves as a model for others wherever we operate," said Lawrence Cresci, global director of Supply Chain Operations. "We work closely with logistics partners like CSX to assess safety and security, and to constantly improve performance across the supply chain."

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. 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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With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, 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 around 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. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.