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| {{short description|American chemical company from 2017}}
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| {{for multi|the predecessor company|DuPont (1802–2017)|the companies spun off in 2019|Dow Inc.|and|Corteva|other uses|Dupont (disambiguation)}}
| | '''Burlow Chemical, Inc.''', commonly shortened to '''BurChem''', is an American chemicals company. Burlow Chemical was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, including solvents, cleaners, and adhesives. Burlow Chemical has approximately 200 employees. Burlow Chemical is the number one producer of Sitrite Gass in the world and the number two producer of Orbinium, a compound commonly found in household [[Orbsmann's|Orbs]]. |
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| | name = DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
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| | ISIN = US26614N1028
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| | industry = [[Chemical industry|Chemicals]]
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| | predecessors = {{Unbulleted list|[[Dow Chemical Company|Dow Chemical]]|[[DuPont (1802–2017)|E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company]]}}
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| | hq_location = [[Wilmington, Delaware]], USA
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| | key_people = [[Edward D. Breen]]<br/>{{small|(Executive Chairman & CEO)}}
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| | revenue = {{increase}} {{US$|16.65 billion|link=yes}} (2021)
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| | operating_income = {{increase}} {{US$|2.20 billion}} (2021)
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| | net_income = {{increase}} {{US$|6.52 billion}} (2021)
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| | assets = {{decrease}} {{US$|45.71 billion}} (2021)
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| [[File:Secretary Pompeo Visits the Corteva Research Facility (46649380264).jpg|thumb|A section of the Corteva Research Facility, an automated greenhouse facility, in Des Moines, Iowa]]
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| '''Burlow Chemical, Inc.''', commonly shortened to '''BurChem''', is an American chemicals company.<ref name="reumerg">{{cite news |title = Dow, DuPont complete planned merger to form DowDuPont |url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dow-m-a-dupont/dow-dupont-complete-planned-merger-to-form-dowdupont-idUSKCN1BC4MO |publisher = [[Reuters]] |date = September 1, 2017 |access-date = September 9, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170911211900/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dow-m-a-dupont/dow-dupont-complete-planned-merger-to-form-dowdupont-idUSKCN1BC4MO |archive-date = September 11, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="cne">{{cite news |last1 = Tullo |first1 = Alexaner H. |title = Historic DowDuPont merger nears |url = http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i35/Historic-DowDuPont-merger-nears.html |access-date = August 31, 2017 |work = Chemical and Engineering News |date = August 31, 2017 |pages = 13 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170831222542/http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i35/Historic-DowDuPont-merger-nears.html |archive-date = August 31, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="miradio">{{cite news |last1 = Steve |first1 = Carmody |title = Dow-DuPont merger becomes official |url = http://michiganradio.org/post/dow-dupont-merger-becomes-official |publisher = Michigan Radio |date = August 31, 2017 |access-date = September 1, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901111903/http://michiganradio.org/post/dow-dupont-merger-becomes-official |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="dvisions" /> Burlow Chemical is the number one producer of Sitrite Gass in the world and the number two producer of Orbinium, a compound commonly found in household Orbs.
| | == History== |
| | Burlow Chemical was founded in 1923 by brothers Robert and Richard Burlow. The company started as a small family-owned business in St. Louis, MI. In the early years, the company focused on manufacturing and selling cleaning products. In the 1960s, the company expanded its product line to include detergents and disinfectants. Burlow Chemical became a publicly traded company in 1971. In the 1980s, under the direction of new management provided by The Fanmayer Group, the company started to expand its operations internationally. Burlow Chemical opened manufacturing facilities in Canada and Mexico. |
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| | Today, Burlow Chemical is a leading manufacturer of a variety of chemicals. The company’s products are sold in over 100 countries. Burlow Chemical is headquartered in St. Louis, MI and has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company employs approximately 1,000 people. |
| On December 11, 2015, [[DuPont (1802–2017)|E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company]], commonly known as "DuPont", announced a merger with Dow Chemical Company, in an [[Stock swap|all-stock]] transaction. The combined company, DowDuPont, had an estimated value of $130 billion, being equally held by both companies’ shareholders, while also maintaining its two headquarters. The merger of the two largest U.S. chemical companies closed on August 31, 2017.<ref name="cne"/><ref name="miradio"/><ref name="blmberg">{{cite news |last1 = Kaskey |first1 = Jack |title = DuPont CEO Gives Investors Confidence Dow Deal Is on Track |url = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-24/dupont-earnings-top-estimates-on-sales-of-plastics-to-carmakers |work = Bloomberg |date = January 24, 2017 |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901112201/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-24/dupont-earnings-top-estimates-on-sales-of-plastics-to-carmakers |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
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| Both companies' boards of directors decided that following the merger, DowDuPont would pursue a separation into three independent, publicly traded companies: an agriculture, a materials science, and a specialty products company.
| | Burlow Chemical was purchased by [[The Fanmayer Group]] in 1973. |
| * The agriculture business—[[Corteva|Corteva Agriscience]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dow-dupont.com/news-and-media/press-release-details/2018/DowDuPont-Announces-Brand-Names-for-the-Three-Independent-Companies-It-Intends-to-Create-Reflecting-Ongoing-Progress-towards-Separations/default.aspx|title=DowDuPont Announces Brand Names for the Three Independent Companies It Intends to Create, Reflecting Ongoing Progress towards Separations|website=Dow-dupont.com|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180604192605/http://www.dow-dupont.com/news-and-media/press-release-details/2018/DowDuPont-Announces-Brand-Names-for-the-Three-Independent-Companies-It-Intends-to-Create-Reflecting-Ongoing-Progress-towards-Separations/default.aspx|archive-date=June 4, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>—unites Dow and DuPont's seed and [[crop protection]] unit, with an approximate revenue of $16 billion.<ref name="Monsanto heat">{{cite web |last1 = Mordock |first1 = Jeff |title = Bayer-Monsanto deal could turn up heat on Dow/DuPont |url = http://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/2016/05/21/bayer-monsanto-deal-could-turn-up-heat-dowdupont/84593690/ |website = The News Journal |location = Wilmington, DE |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171024072336/https://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/2016/05/21/bayer-monsanto-deal-could-turn-up-heat-dowdupont/84593690/ |archive-date = October 24, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
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| * The materials science segment—called Dow—consists of DuPont's Performance Materials unit, together with Dow's Performance Plastics, Materials and Chemicals, Infrastructure and Consumer Solutions, but excludes Dow's Electronic Materials business. Combined revenue for this branch totals an estimated $51 billion.
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| * The specialty products unit—called DuPont—includes DuPont's Nutrition & Health, Industrial Biosciences, Safety & Protection and Electronics & Communications, as well as Dow's aforementioned Electronic Materials business. Combined revenue for Specialty Products total approximately $12 billion.<ref name="Sell buysiness">{{cite web |last1 = Mordock |first1 = Jeff |title = to sell businesses to win EU approval |url = http://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/2017/02/08/dow-dupont-offer-sell-businesses-win-eu-merger-approval/97637414/ |website = Delaware Online |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-date = August 13, 2020 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200813082908/https://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/2017/02/08/dow-dupont-offer-sell-businesses-win-eu-merger-approval/97637414/ |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Pain gain">{{cite web |last1 = Mordock |first1 = Jeff |title = After Dow-DuPont merger, more pain or gain? |url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2016/07/18/after-dow-dupont-merger-more-pain-gain/87272644/ |website = The News Journal |location = Wilmington, DE |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901153103/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2016/07/18/after-dow-dupont-merger-more-pain-gain/87272644/ |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
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| Advisory Committees were established for each of the businesses. DuPont CEO Ed Breen would lead the Agriculture and Specialty Products Committees, and Dow CEO Andrew Liveris would lead the Materials Science Committee. These Committees were intended to oversee their respective businesses, and would work with both CEOs on the scheduled separation of the businesses’ standalone entities.<ref name="Market merger">{{cite web |last1 = Ariel |first1 = Steve |title = Analyzing the US Chemical Industry's Biggest Merger |url = http://marketrealist.com/2015/12/dow-chemical-dupont-us-chemical-industrys-biggest-merger/ |website = Market Realist |date = December 14, 2015 |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170814154127/http://marketrealist.com/2015/12/dow-chemical-dupont-us-chemical-industrys-biggest-merger/ |archive-date = August 14, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref> Announced in February 2018, DowDuPont's agriculture division is named Corteva Agriscience, its materials science division is named Dow, and its specialty products division is named DuPont.<ref name=dvisions>{{cite web|url=https://www.icis.com/resources/news/2018/02/26/10197043/dowdupont-names-three-company-brands-for-separation/|title=DowDuPont names three company brands for separation|website=Icis.com|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817023119/https://www.icis.com/resources/news/2018/02/26/10197043/dowdupont-names-three-company-brands-for-separation/|archive-date=August 17, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2018, it was announced that [[Jeff Fettig]] would become executive chairman of DowDuPont on July 1, 2018, and [[Jim Fitterling]] would become CEO of Dow Chemical on April 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dow-chemicals-andrew-liveris-to-depart-jim-fitterling-to-be-ceo-of-new-dow-after-breakup-1520827380|title=Dow Chemical's Andrew Liveris to Depart; Jim Fitterling to Be CEO of New Dow After Breakup|first=David|last=Benoit|date=March 12, 2018|website=Wsj.com|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527051114/https://www.wsj.com/articles/dow-chemicals-andrew-liveris-to-depart-jim-fitterling-to-be-ceo-of-new-dow-after-breakup-1520827380|archive-date=May 27, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2018, the company's agricultural unit recorded a $4.6 billion loss in the third quarter after lowering its long-term sales and profits targets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dowdupont-to-record-4-6-billion-charge-as-agriculture-unit-suffers-1539902403|title=DowDuPont to Record $4.6 Billion Charge as Agriculture Unit Suffers|last1=Maidenberg|first1=Micah|date=2018-10-18|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2018-10-19|last2=Bunge|first2=Jacob|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019015437/https://www.wsj.com/articles/dowdupont-to-record-4-6-billion-charge-as-agriculture-unit-suffers-1539902403|archive-date=October 19, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
| | ==Regulation and Legal Trouble== |
| | [[File:Methylenechloride.png|thumb|A vat of Methylene Chloride, a primary ingredient in Burlow's Best All-Purpose Cleaner.]] |
| | Burlow Chemical is subject to a variety of environmental, health, and safety regulations. The company is committed to complying with all applicable regulations. Burlow Chemical has a team of experts who work to ensure that the company’s products are safe and comply with all regulations. |
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| In 2019, DuPont completed its spin off from DowDuPont.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-becomes-independent-company-positioned-to-drive-growth-and-value.html|title=DuPont Becomes Independent Company, Uniquely Positioned to Drive Innovation-Led Growth and Shareholder Value|website=www.dupont.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711000736/https://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-becomes-independent-company-positioned-to-drive-growth-and-value.html|archive-date=July 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| | Burlow Chemical ignored calls from lawmakers to stop selling a cleaning product that has been linked to cancer |
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| In February 2020, DuPont announced that it is bringing back Edward D. Breen as its CEO after removing former Chief Executive Mark Doyle and CFO Jeanmarie Desmond less than a year after they assumed their roles. Lori D. Koch, previously head of investor relations, assumes the CFO position.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hufford|first=Austen|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dupont-replaces-ceo-amid-struggle-to-expand-sales-11582027150|title=DuPont Replaces CEO Amid Struggle to Expand Sales|date=2020-02-18|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2020-03-03|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126150607/https://www.wsj.com/articles/dupont-replaces-ceo-amid-struggle-to-expand-sales-11582027150|url-status=live}}</ref> | | In July 2019, Burlow Chemical was criticized by lawmakers for selling a cleaning product that has been linked to cancer. The cleaning product, known as “Burlow’s Best All-Purpose Cleaner,” contains a chemical called “methylene chloride.” Methylene chloride is a known carcinogen. Despite the calls from lawmakers, Burlow Chemical has refused to stop selling the cleaning product. The company has defended the product, saying that it is safe to use when used as directed. |
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| In November 2021, DuPont announced that it would acquire [[Rogers Corporation]] in a deal valued at $5.2 billion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cimilluca |first1=Cara Lombardo and Dana |title=DuPont to Buy Rogers for $5.2 Billion, Divest Part of Mobility Unit |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dupont-plans-moves-that-would-remake-chemicals-company-11635812224 |access-date=2 November 2021 |work=Wall Street Journal |date=2 November 2021}}</ref> | | In 2016, it was discovered that chemicals manufactured by Burlow Chemical which were then used in the production of [[Orbsmann's|Orbsmann]] orbs had caused the death of 35 people in Barlow, Missouri. The families of the victims sued [[The Fanmayer Group]] and Burlow Chemical, alleging that the companies had known about the dangers of the chemicals but had failed to warn the public. The lawsuit is ongoing. |
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| The [[European Commission]] opened a probe to assess whether the proposed merger was in line with the EU's respective regulations. The Commission investigated whether the deal reduced competition in areas such as crop protection, seeds and petrochemicals.<ref name="European Commission">{{cite web |last1 = Cardoso |first1 = Ricardo |title = Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed merger between Dow and DuPont |url = http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2784_en.htm |publisher = European Commission |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170516045213/http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2784_en.htm |archive-date = May 16, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref> The closing date for the merger was repeatedly delayed due to these regulatory inquiries.<ref name="Forbes stock">{{cite web |last1 = Trefis staff |title = Why Dow Chemical Company's Stock Was Up Last Week |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/01/30/why-was-dow-chemical-companys-stock-up-last-week/#3cfcb62c6c28 |website = Forbes |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170228211045/https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/01/30/why-was-dow-chemical-companys-stock-up-last-week/#3cfcb62c6c28 |archive-date = February 28, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Trump advisor">{{cite web |last1 = Gurdus |first1 = Elizabeth |title = Dow Chemical CEO and Trump manufacturing advisor: How US companies can benefit from 'fair trade' |date = January 26, 2017 |url = https://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/26/dow-chemical-beats-earnings-and-revenue-estimates.html |publisher = CNBC |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901160630/https://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/26/dow-chemical-beats-earnings-and-revenue-estimates.html |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
| | Burlow Chemical has been involved in a number of environmental lawsuits. In one lawsuit, the company was accused of dumping hazardous waste into a river. In another lawsuit, the company was accused of emitting hazardous fumes into the air. |
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| Ed Breen said the companies were negotiating possible [[divestiture]]s in their [[pesticide]] operations to win approval for the deal. As part of their EU counterproposal, the companies offered to dispose of a portion of DuPont's crop protection business and associated R&D, as well as Dow's acrylic acid copolymers and [[ionomer]]s businesses.<ref name="Push back">{{cite web |last1 = Bunge |first1 = Jacob |title = DuPont pushes back Dow deal closing |url = http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dupont-pushes-back-dow-deal-closing-2017-01-24 |website = Market Watch |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170421064620/http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dupont-pushes-back-dow-deal-closing-2017-01-24 |archive-date = April 21, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Concessions">{{cite web |last1 = Jordan |first1 = Heather |title = Dow, DuPont submit concessions to EU to gain merger approval |url = http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2017/02/dow_dupont_submit_remedy_packa.html |website = MLive |date = February 8, 2017 |publisher = [[Booth Newspapers]] |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901112618/http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2017/02/dow_dupont_submit_remedy_packa.html |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
| | In 1995, Burlow Chemical was accused of killing children in Mexico. The company was accused of selling a pesticide that was banned in the United States. The pesticide, known as “Gophyn,” was sold in Mexico and was used to kill rats. However, the pesticide was also linked to the deaths of children. |
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| The remedy submission in turn delayed the Commission's review deadline to April 4, 2017. The intended spins of the company businesses were expected to occur about 18 months after closing.<ref name="Concessions" /> According to the ''[[Financial Times]]'', the merger was "on track for approval in March" 2017.<ref name="Syngenta">{{cite news |last1 = Toplensky |first1 = Rochelle |title = ChemChina takeover of Syngenta nears EU approval |url = https://www.ft.com/content/44777ada-ff5c-11e6-96f8-3700c5664d30 |website = Financial Times |date = March 3, 2017 |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170330033557/https://www.ft.com/content/44777ada-ff5c-11e6-96f8-3700c5664d30 |archive-date = March 30, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref> Dow Chemical and DuPont postponed the planned deadline during late March, as they struck an $1.6 billion asset swap with [[FMC Corporation]] in order to win the [[antitrust]] clearances. DuPont acquired the Corporation's health and nutrition business, while selling its herbicide and insecticide properties.<ref name="FMC Deal">{{cite news |last1 = Kaskey |first1 = Jack |title = Dow-DuPont Merger Delayed Again Amid $1.6 Billion FMC Deal |url = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-31/dow-dupont-merger-delayed-again-amid-1-6-billion-deal-with-fmc |newspaper = Bloomberg.com |date = March 31, 2017 |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170614035430/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-31/dow-dupont-merger-delayed-again-amid-1-6-billion-deal-with-fmc |archive-date = June 14, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Chemical and Engineering News">{{cite web |last1 = Bomgardner |first1 = Melody M. |title = Two big agchem mergers near completion |url = http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i15/Two-big-agchem-mergers-near.html |website = Chemical and Engineering News |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170420214439/http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i15/Two-big-agchem-mergers-near.html |archive-date = April 20, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
| | Burlow Chemical denied the accusations and said that the pesticide was safe to use. However, the company agreed to stop selling the pesticide in Mexico. |
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| The European Commission conditionally approved the merger as of April, 2017, although the decision was said to consist of over a thousand pages and was expected to take several months to be released publicly. As part of the approval, Dow must also sell off two acrylic acid co-polymers manufacturing facilities in Spain and the US. China conditionally cleared the merger in May, 2017.<ref name="CWorld EU approval">{{cite web |last1 = King |first1 = Anthony |title = EU conditionally approves Dow–DuPont merger |url = https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/eu-conditionally-approves-dowdupont-merger/3007072.article |website = Chemistry World |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901115734/https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/eu-conditionally-approves-dowdupont-merger/3007072.article |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="Chemical and Engineering News" /><ref name="Conditional China nod">{{cite news |last1 = Anantharaman |first1 = Muralikumar |last2 = Schmollinger |first2 = Christian |title = Dow, Dupont planned merger gets conditional nod from China |date = May 2, 2017 |url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-du-pont-m-a-dow-china-idUSKBN17Y0TA |work = Reuters |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170601133838/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-du-pont-m-a-dow-china-idUSKBN17Y0TA |archive-date = June 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
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| According to former [[United States Secretary of Agriculture]] during the Clinton administration, [[Dan Glickman]], and former [[Governor of Nebraska]], [[Mike Johanns]], by creating a single, independent, U.S.-based and - owned pure agriculture company, Dow and DuPont would be able to compete against their still larger global peers.<ref name="Foreign Competition">{{cite web |last1 = GLICKMAN |first1 = Dan |last2 = JOHANNS |first2 = Mike |title = Bush, Clinton Ag Secretaries: U.S. Needs American Ag Company to Counter Foreign Competition |url = https://morningconsult.com/opinions/bush-clinton-ag-secretaries-u-s-needs-american-ag-company-counter-foreign-competition/ |website = Morning Consult |access-date = June 2, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170901115211/https://morningconsult.com/opinions/bush-clinton-ag-secretaries-u-s-needs-american-ag-company-counter-foreign-competition/ |archive-date = September 1, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref> The merger was not opposed by competition authorities around the world due to the view that it did not have noticeable impact on the global seed markets.<ref>{{Cite book |last=OECD |title=Concentration in Seed Markets Potential Effects and Policy Responses: Potential Effects and Policy Responses |publisher=OECD Publishing |year=2018 |isbn=978-92-64-30835-0 |location=Paris |pages=188-189 |language=en}}</ref>
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| On the other hand, if [[Monsanto]] and [[Bayer]], the 1st and 3rd largest [[biotech]] and seed firms, together with Dow and DuPont being the 4th and 5th largest biotechnology and seed companies in the world respectively, both went through with the mergers, the so-called "Big Six" (including [[Syngenta]] and [[BASF]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Peters |first=Michael A. |title=Bioinformational Philosophy and Postdigital Knowledge Ecologies |publisher=Springer Nature |isbn=978-3-030-95005-7 |location=Cham, Switzerland |pages=117 |language=en}}</ref>) in the industry would control 63 percent of the global seed market and 76 percent of the global agriculture chemical market. They would also control 95 percent of corn, soybeans, and cotton traits in the US. Both duopolies would become the "big two" industry dominators.
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| The merger formed the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales. DuPont is headquartered in [[Wilmington, Delaware]].<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/05/11/dow-dupont-to-review-breakup-plan-after-merger.html |title = Dow, DuPont to Review Breakup Plan After Merger |publisher = Fox News |access-date = July 10, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170709215857/http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/05/11/dow-dupont-to-review-breakup-plan-after-merger.html |archive-date = July 9, 2017 |url-status = live }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url = http://in.reuters.com/article/du-pont-m-a-dow-idINKBN1962SJ |title = Dow, DuPont merger wins U.S. antitrust approval with conditions |website = In.reuters.com |access-date = 28 May 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170709160423/http://in.reuters.com/article/du-pont-m-a-dow-idINKBN1962SJ |archive-date = July 9, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref><ref name=splitforbes>{{cite news |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2016/08/30/dissecting-dow-and-dupont-deal-from-merger-to-split/#666271816967 |title = Dissecting the Dow and DuPont Deal, from Merger to Split? |website = Forbes.com |access-date = July 10, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170908184123/https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2016/08/30/dissecting-dow-and-dupont-deal-from-merger-to-split/#666271816967 |archive-date = September 8, 2017 |url-status = live }}</ref>
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| In 1999, attorney [[Robert Bilott]] filed a lawsuit against DuPont, alleging chemical waste ([[perfluorooctanoic acid]]) fouled the property of a cattle rancher in [[Parkersburg, West Virginia]]. A subsequent lawsuit in 2004 alleged DuPont's actions led to widespread water contamination in West Virginia and Ohio which contributed to high rates of cancers and other health problems. Most of the over 3,000 lawsuits were ultimately settled for over $700 million,<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-22|title=DuPont, Chemours in $4 Billion 'Forever Chemicals' Cost Pact|language=en|work=Bloomberg.com|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-22/dupont-and-chemours-in-4-billion-forever-chemicals-cost-pact|access-date=2021-02-15}}</ref> and DuPont paid $16.5 million in fines to the [[Environmental Protection Agency]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/15/politics/dupont-to-pay-165-million-for-unreported-risks.html|title=DuPont to Pay $16.5 Million for Unreported Risks|first=Michael|last=Janofsky|newspaper=The New York Times|date=December 15, 2005|access-date=October 26, 2021|archive-date=October 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006101640/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/15/politics/dupont-to-pay-165-million-for-unreported-risks.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Bilott's cases were featured in several newspapers and a book, and were adapted in the 2019 film ''[[Dark Waters (2019 film)|Dark Waters]]''.
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| Since the 2017 spin-off, the company has adapted its marketing and branding in order to establish a new identity that is "fundamentally different" from DowDuPont. The company published a list of sustainability commitments to be achieved by 2030 in November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://therising.co/2019/10/30/dupont-announces-nine-new-sustainability-goals-for-2030/|title=DuPont, Formerly The Largest Chemical Company, Announces Nine New Sustainability Goals|last=Dao|first=Emily|date=2019-10-30|website=The Rising – The Most Important Sustainability Stories|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104172841/https://therising.co/2019/10/30/dupont-announces-nine-new-sustainability-goals-for-2030/|archive-date=November 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> DuPont was fined over $3 million for environmental violations in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DuPont de Nemours {{!}} Violation Tracker|url=https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/prog.php?parent=dupont-de-nemours&order=pen_year&sort=desc|access-date=2020-09-25|website=violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052934/https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/prog.php?parent=dupont-de-nemours&order=pen_year&sort=desc|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, DuPont led the [[Toxic 100|Toxic 100 Water Polluters Index]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baylor|first=Matthew|title=PERI – Toxic 100 Water Polluters Index|url=https://www.peri.umass.edu/toxic-100-water-polluters-index-current|access-date=2020-09-25|website=www.peri.umass.edu|date=July 25, 2019|language=en-gb|archive-date=December 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209163513/https://www.peri.umass.edu/toxic-100-water-polluters-index-current|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| DuPont spent $15.8 million on [[Lobbying in the United States|lobbying expenses]] and campaign donations in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lobbying's top 50 pour $540M into influence campaigns |url=https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/371523-lobbyings-top-50-pour-540m-into-influence-campaigns |work=The Hill |date=January 31, 2021 |access-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-date=July 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721160951/https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/371523-lobbyings-top-50-pour-540m-into-influence-campaigns |url-status=live }}</ref>
| | Burlow Chemical has spent millions of dollars lobbying against the regulation of methylene chloride. The company has hired a number of lobbyists, including former members of Congress. |
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Burlow Chemical Plant in St. Lous, MI
Burlow Chemical, Inc., commonly shortened to BurChem, is an American chemicals company. Burlow Chemical was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, including solvents, cleaners, and adhesives. Burlow Chemical has approximately 200 employees. Burlow Chemical is the number one producer of Sitrite Gass in the world and the number two producer of Orbinium, a compound commonly found in household Orbs.
History
Burlow Chemical was founded in 1923 by brothers Robert and Richard Burlow. The company started as a small family-owned business in St. Louis, MI. In the early years, the company focused on manufacturing and selling cleaning products. In the 1960s, the company expanded its product line to include detergents and disinfectants. Burlow Chemical became a publicly traded company in 1971. In the 1980s, under the direction of new management provided by The Fanmayer Group, the company started to expand its operations internationally. Burlow Chemical opened manufacturing facilities in Canada and Mexico.
Today, Burlow Chemical is a leading manufacturer of a variety of chemicals. The company’s products are sold in over 100 countries. Burlow Chemical is headquartered in St. Louis, MI and has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company employs approximately 1,000 people.
Burlow Chemical was purchased by The Fanmayer Group in 1973.
Regulation and Legal Trouble
A vat of Methylene Chloride, a primary ingredient in Burlow's Best All-Purpose Cleaner.
Burlow Chemical is subject to a variety of environmental, health, and safety regulations. The company is committed to complying with all applicable regulations. Burlow Chemical has a team of experts who work to ensure that the company’s products are safe and comply with all regulations.
Burlow Chemical ignored calls from lawmakers to stop selling a cleaning product that has been linked to cancer
In July 2019, Burlow Chemical was criticized by lawmakers for selling a cleaning product that has been linked to cancer. The cleaning product, known as “Burlow’s Best All-Purpose Cleaner,” contains a chemical called “methylene chloride.” Methylene chloride is a known carcinogen. Despite the calls from lawmakers, Burlow Chemical has refused to stop selling the cleaning product. The company has defended the product, saying that it is safe to use when used as directed.
In 2016, it was discovered that chemicals manufactured by Burlow Chemical which were then used in the production of Orbsmann orbs had caused the death of 35 people in Barlow, Missouri. The families of the victims sued The Fanmayer Group and Burlow Chemical, alleging that the companies had known about the dangers of the chemicals but had failed to warn the public. The lawsuit is ongoing.
Environmental lawsuits
Burlow Chemical has been involved in a number of environmental lawsuits. In one lawsuit, the company was accused of dumping hazardous waste into a river. In another lawsuit, the company was accused of emitting hazardous fumes into the air.
In 1995, Burlow Chemical was accused of killing children in Mexico. The company was accused of selling a pesticide that was banned in the United States. The pesticide, known as “Gophyn,” was sold in Mexico and was used to kill rats. However, the pesticide was also linked to the deaths of children.
Burlow Chemical denied the accusations and said that the pesticide was safe to use. However, the company agreed to stop selling the pesticide in Mexico.
Lobbying
Burlow Chemical has spent millions of dollars lobbying against the regulation of methylene chloride. The company has hired a number of lobbyists, including former members of Congress.
Burlow Chemical’s lobbying efforts have been successful. In 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would not regulate methylene chloride.
