Dow Wolff Cellulosics is the preferred development partner and premier application expert in the fields we cover, catering to the changing needs of all formulators and brand owners whose label claims are enabled by Dow solutions.

We produce high-performance cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl methylcellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose and nitrocellulose) and companion chemistries (polyethylene oxide, latex powders and cationic polymers) used for formulations across a broad variety of applications in food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, paint and myriad other areas.

Our worldwide growth depends on global, regional and local investments. Our growth is harnessed by our people, leading product brands, application know-how, vast research &
development, global supply and relentless pursuit of solving unmet needs in key markets. 

A business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Wolff Cellulosics was created on July 01, 2007 as a new business encompassing the activities of what were previously Wolff Walsrode and Dow’s Water Soluble Polymers business. On a pro-forma basis, we had combined revenues of over USD $1 billion in 2006 and employ 2,200 people across sites worldwide.

Dow Wolff Cellulosics is committed to building a sustainable chemistry business based on renewable resources, and continually strives to improve both its yields and energy efficiency.