Union Carbide Asbestos Issue

• Well understood prior to merger

• Substantial insurance -- high quality carriers

• 30 years experience

• Benefit from Dow’s litigation management experience

• Recent changes:
  • Spike in claims in Q3, 2001
  • Change in litigation strategy

Bottom line: We believe that asbestos litigation does not pose a material financial risk to Carbide or to Dow

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