TPi October 2012

With over 30 years of remarkable domestic pipe performance by its family of DOWLEX™ PE-RT , Dow is a pioneer and a leading supplier of PE-RT (Polyethylene with Raised Temperature Resistance) resins for pipe applications. More than 2 million kilometers of domestic pipes produced with DOWLEX™ PE-RT Resins have been installed in homes and buildings across Europe. PURE PIPE PERFORMANCE

IPL certification opens way for DOWLEX™ PE-RT Resins in French domestic pipes market

In March of 2012, DOWLEX™ 2344 PE Resin and DOWLEX™ 2388 PE Resin were awarded with a five year certification from French laboratory IPL for use in drinking water applications, supporting pipe producers wishing to gain an Avis Technique (ATEC) for their PE-RT-based products in France. The decision means that pipe producers wanting to take advantage of the well known processing and performance advantages offered by DOWLEX™ PE-RT technology for domestic pipes in France, can do so knowing that they are in full compliance with national sanitary regulations.*

For Hot and Cold Water Pipes, DOWLEX™ PE-RT offers:

• No crosslinking • Advanced hoop stress/temperature resistance • Remarkable organoleptic properties • Excellent processability • Meets food approval regulations including EU and FDA requirements*

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* For more information please contact the Dow Customer Information Group, Toll-free phone: +800 3 694 6367 (Toll-free from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.) Telephone: +32 3 450 2240

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