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Product Stewardship

The success of our Product Stewardship program rests with each and every individual involved with Dow products-from   the initial   concept   and   research,to manufacture,use,sale,disposal,and   recycle   of   each product.

Customer Notice

Medical Applications Policy

a.long-term  or  permanent  contact  with  internal  bodily fluids or tissues.”Long-term”is   contact   which
exceeds  72  continuous  hours;

b.use  in  cardiac  prosthetic  devices  regardless  of  the  length  of  time  involved(cardiac  prosthetic  devices”include,but  are  not  limited  to,pacemaker  leads  and devices,artificial  hearts,heart  valves,intra-aortic balloons  and  control  systems,and  ventricular  bypass-assisted  devices);

c.use  as  a  critical  component  in  medical  devices that  support  or sustain  human  life;or

d.use  specifically  by  pregnant women  or  in  applications  designed  specifically to  promote  or  interfere with human   reproduction.

Dow requests that customers considering use of Dow products in medical applications notify Dow so that appropriate  assessments  may  be  conducted.Dow  does  not  endorse  or  claim  suitability  of its  products for specific  medical  applications.It  is  the  responsibility  of the  medical  device  or  pharmaceutical  manufacturer to determine that the  Dow  product  is safe,lawful,and technically suitable for the  intended  use. DOW MAKES NO WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY DOW PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

Disclaimer

NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN;ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

NOTICE:if products   are   described as”experimental”   or   developmental:

(1)product  specifications  may  not  be  fully  determined;

(2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required;

(3)there is greater potential for Dow to change specifications and or  discontinue  production;and

(4)although  Dow may  from  time  to  time  provide  samples  of  such  products, Dow is not obligated to  supply  or  otherwise  commercialize  such  products  for any  use  or application whatsoever.

NOTICE:This  data  is  based  on  information  Dow  believes to  be  reliable,as  demonstrated  in  controlled laboratory  testing.They  are  offered in  good  faith,but  without  guarantee,as  conditions  and  method  of  use of Dow  products are  beyond  Dow’s control.Dow  recommends that the  prospective  user determine the suitability of these materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale.
To the best of our knowledge,the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication,however we do not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of such information.