AMPLIFY™ Functional Polymers are useful in a wide range of applications, including: electrical laminates; molded durable goods where toughness and scratch and mar resistance are critical (e.g., golf balls); impact modifiers for nylon where optics are important; and protective films and foams which are used to cover and protect surface of fabricated parts. This is especially critical in the household appliance industry where substantial cushioning against repeated impacts and protect polished surfaces from abrasion is important.
Chlorinated solvents and intermediates are used to produce silicone sealants and adhesives. In addition, chlorinated organics products are used as feedstocks to manufacture flourocarbons for use in refrigeration and air conditioning applications as well as as blowing agents to produce the polyurethane insulation material for refrigerators and hot water heaters.
Dow Elastomers are useful in a wide range of applications including molded durable and consumer goods, such as gaskets, window profiles, footwear, golf balls, toys and specialty medical equipment and devices.
ECHELON™ Polyurethane Prepolymers for fast curing adhesives and binders.
ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers contribute clarity, flexibility, toughness, durability and other properties in a range of extruded hose and tubing applications, including pool hose, maple syrup and beverage tubing, laboratory and medical tubing, braided tubing and industrial tubing.
Dow offers standard and specialty epoxies for electronic coatings, electrical insulating materials, printed circuit board technology and applications for high-end computing, telecommunications, and industrial and wireless communications. Epoxies serve as excellent electrical insulators and protectors of electrical components.
Ethylene glycols (EG) and their derivatives play a significant role in appliance applications as coolants and heat transfer fluids.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) is an important raw material used in the production of polyurethanes used as insulating material, adhesives and coatings, and appliances such as refrigerators and hot water heaters.
Polyethylene Resins (VLDPE) for those and tube applications contribute excellent processability, toughness and durability and are FDA approved [21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a]. Applications include pool hose and industrial tubing.
DOWTHERM™, DOWFROST™ and DOWCAL™ Inhibited Glycol-based Heat Transfer Fluids provide freeze and corrosion protection for water-based heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
HYPERLAST™ polyurethanes for the electrical and electronics industries are designed to protect and insulate many different components in a variety of conditions. It can be moulded or spray applied, and the materials are tailored to suit the customers’ processing methods and performance requirements.
INFUSE™ olefin block copolymers can deliver new levels of performance in consumer durable applications including refrigerator gaskets, window profiles, expansion joints, soft-touch grips, hot water hoses, and specialty tubing - to name a few. INFUSE allows for excellent compatibility with a wide range of polymers, offers good thermal stability in processing, and good adhesion for overmolding applications. These new ground-breaking polymers also deliver end-use products with soft-touch haptics, consistent color over time, and good mechanical and compression set performance.
Offer the toughness and dimensional stability of amorphous resins with the excellent performance and chemical resistance associated with semi-crystalline resins. Applications include medical equipment and devices, durables and consumer goods, such as soft-touch grips (razors, brooms, golf clubs, kitchen utensils).
MAGNUM™ resins are the right choice for a vast range of applications, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, vacuums, deep cleaners, coffee makers, and outdoor power equipment.
CV Curing for automotive and appliance wire insulation (enhances line speeds for certain automotive and appliance wire insulation); CV curing for tray cable jacket and industrial cable jacket; non-halogen FR crosslinkable, mold curing for industrial cable jacketing.
NORDEL™ IP Hydrocarbon Rubber products are consistent molecular weight EPDM grades that improve yield, reduce scrap, and provide outstanding polymer cleanliness. NORDEL™ MG Hydrocarbon Rubber Products are high Mooney viscosity EPDM products supplied in a granular form that provides enhanced mixing and other processing and throughput advantages compared to other EPDM products. Applications include automotive hose, weather stripping, industrial hose, radiator hose, heater hose and extruded rose.
PAPI™ Polymeric MDI are used extensively within the appliance industry for thermal insulation for refrigerators. Applications include adhesives, coatings, elastomers and sealants.
Applications include durable and consumer goods such as footwear, golfballs, beverage tubes, industrial hose, fuel hose, air tube, sewer hose, fire hose, air and water tubing, medical equipment and devices, toys and leisure, electrical and electronics, as well as Information Technology Equipment (ITE).and medical tubing.
Dow's family of STYRON™ Polystyrene Resins and STYRON A-Tech™ Advanced Technology Polystyrene Resins are well-suited to deliver value over the full range of Consumer Electronics applications – offering high impact and ignition resistance for Flat TVs, mobile phone housings, computer monitors, printers, and laptops. They are also widely used in small appliances such as coffee makers, blenders, can openers, and outdoor equipment, to large appliances such as refrigerators and freezers.
Rigid polyurethane foams used for building panels and prefabrication, in the production of reefer containers, for pipe insulation, domestic and commercial appliances, and water heaters.
Polyester resins, polyurethane foam systems, heat transfer fluids, synthesis of alkyd resins in paints and enamels.
Propylene Oxide is a versatile chemical intermediate used in many products that go in consumer applications; such as rigid foam insulation and flexible foam seat cushions, flame retardants, heat transfer fluids, functional fluids, synthetic lubricants, oil-drilling chemicals and textile surfactants.
STYRON™ Ignition-Resistant Polystyrene Resins are high-impact polystyrene resins that have a high-flow rate, and good colorability making them an excellent choice for business and consumer electronics applications that require enhanced ignition resistance versus conventional polystyrene.
Applications include housewares, appliances, lighting, water filters, battery cases, color concentrates and compounding.
Pipes made with DOW HDPE Resins offer a much longer life expectancy than traditional pipe materials and may provide an opportunity for infrastructure owners to potentially reduce maintenance, reduce water leakage and reduce infiltration into wastewater systems, potentially resulting in lower treatment costs. Applications include automotive emission tubing, transmission hose, engine cooler hose, fuel hose cover, hydraulic hose, industrial hose, fuel hose sleeve and power steering return hose.
VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers are propylene/ethylene copolymers that contribute great toughness and durability to hose and tube products. Applications include pool hoses, beverage tubing and industrial tubing.
VORACOR™ polyurethane components can be used in rigid foams for insulating commercial and display refrigerators, water heaters, wood imitation applications, prefabricated panels and more.
TDI for cushioning and NVH; Hot and Cold Molding; Open and Closed Pour; HR (High Resilience) Molding; TDI Molding; Formulating (Systems); Flexible Slabstock Foaming.
Rigid and flexible polyols used extensively within the appliance industry for thermal insulation for refrigerators.
VORATEC™ Polyurethane Components are designed for the production of expanded rigid foams used in the manufacture of insulating material for a wide variety of applications. This includes refrigerators, water heaters and prefabricated panels.
Polyolefin-based compounds (both polyethylene- and polypropylene-based) are used as insulation and jacketing materials for wire and cable applications.
