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Our significant amount of indebtedness or our asbestos liability could have a material adverse impact on our business. Changes to our asbestos liability could impact our results of operations, and ultimately the amount of cash required to settle our current and future obligations. Fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials may negatively impact our financial results. The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and some of our competitors may be larger and may have greater financial resources than we do. We depend on a number of large customers for a significant portion of our net sales and, therefore, significant declines in the level of purchases by any of these key customers could harm our business. Many of our customers operate in cyclical industries, and downward economic cycles may have a material adverse effect on our business. A loss in the actual or perceived value of our brands could limit or reduce the demand for our products. Our business and financial condition could be adversely affected if we are unable to protect our material trademarks and other proprietary information. The chemical and construction products industries in which we serve expose us to inherent risks of legal claims and other litigation-related costs, which could adversely impact our business. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could subject us to unforeseen future expenditures or liabilities, which could have a material adverse impact on our business. Our businesses are subject to extensive environmental and safety laws and regulations that may restrict or adversely impact our ability to conduct our business. If our efforts in acquiring and integrating other companies or product lines or establishing joint ventures fail, our business may not grow. We derive a significant amount of our revenues from foreign markets, which subjects us to additional business risks that could adversely affect our results of operations.

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