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Advancing the industry with paints, inks & coatings

Formulators in paints, inks and coatings seek advanced material technologies that enhance aesthetics, paint performance, and durability—while meeting evolving sustainability standards. With a broad portfolio of high-performance coating materials and decades of formulation expertise, Dow delivers targeted solutions for specific applications and market needs.

Key Markets

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Exterior architectural coatings

Our exterior coating materials provide long-term protection against environmental stressors while improving application efficiency and visual appeal. Discover how our advanced technologies address evolving performance and sustainability needs in wall and trim paint formulations.

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Interior architectural coatings

Our materials for interior wall and trim paints support lasting durability, sheen versatility, fewer coats, and easy application. Learn how we continue to advance innovation with hidden features like bio-carbon content incorporation, reduced product carbon footprint, low-VOC, formaldehyde abatement, and TiO2 reduction.

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Industrial coatings

Our acrylic resins help create 1K and 2K industrial coatings for many uses: direct-to-metal coatings for steel and concrete, rail car protection, DIY metal finishes, and high durability exterior building finishes. These water- and solvent-based resins deliver strong results for both on-site and factory applications. 

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Specialty architectural coatings

Our resins for specialty coatings are made to fit your needs—whether you want high gloss, high performing primers, excellent adhesion to concrete, or a long-lasting exterior wood stain. We focus on creating products that meet the specific needs of these demanding applications.

Our commitment to sustainability

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We’re accelerating a low-carbon future with the Carbon Footprint Ledger

The Carbon Footprint Ledger allows Dow to offer low-carbon products to customers in the form of product carbon Footprint certificates.

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Formulate with DOW™ Paint Vision

Find the right products, leverage unique formulating tools and order samples with just a few clicks.

 

Explore our award-winning technologies

Dow Achieves ISCC PLUS

Dow’s Deer Park acrylates site earned ISCC PLUS, supporting bio-based and waste feedstocks with mass-balance tracking.

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Dow Wins Silver 2025 Edison Award

Dow’s AI imaging solution won Silver, turning coatings “look and feel” into consistent, measurable performance data.

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