The information and links in this chart will help guide you to specific Dow product web sites where you will find detailed product information, as well as contact information for any of the products listed.
| Product | Description |
| Additives | |
| AMP Dispersant & Neutralizing Amine | Multi-functional additive for all types of latex emulsion paints |
| Alkanolamines | Monoethanolamine; diethanolamine; triethanolamine |
| Biocides | Bactericides/fungicides |
| CARBOWAX** PEGs and MPEGs | Used as intermediates in the preparation of alkyd and polyester resins, as a modifier and binder in latex paints and shellacs, and in many types of ink formulations. |
| CELLOSIZE** Hydroxyethyl Cellulose | Hydroxyethyl cellulose |
| Dow Polyglycols | Products include: CARBOWAX** PEGs and MPEGs |
| ETHOCEL* Polymers | Organosoluble polymers |
| Ethanolamines | Used as a pH control agent in the formulation of packaging and printing inks. |
| FLEXITANE** CA 6000 | Performance-enhancing specialty coating additive |
| HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions | An exceptional balance of properties is now possible, thanks to HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions. |
| METHOCEL* Cellulose Ethers | Water soluble polymers |
| NIKANE** MS 5000 | Multifunctional solvent |
| Surfactants | Anionic and nonionic surfactants for paints, coatings, inks applications |
| Coatings | |
| HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions | An exceptional balance of properties is now possible, thanks to HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions. |
| Haltermann Products | Graffiti removers, decorative coatings, industrial paints, co-solvents |
| RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology | Natural oil-based polyols manufactured with RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology from Dow enable customers to create products with high levels of renewable content and without the odor often associated with bio-based polyols. Dow Polyurethanes is working with customers to design natural oil-based polyol solutions that meet specific needs. |
| Dispersions | |
| Dow Dispersion Sciences | Novel emulsion solutions to the personal care industry |
| HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions | An exceptional balance of properties is now possible, thanks to HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions. |
| Intermediates | |
| Ethylene Glycols (EG) | Ethylene glycols (EG) and their derivatives play a significant role in industry due to their function as versatile intermediates in a wide range of applications. Dow manufactures monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG), triethylene glycol (TEG) and tetraethylene glycol (TETRA EG) products for a wide variety of applications including PET resins, films, fibers, antifreezes, coolants, aircraft anti-icer and deicers, heat transfer fluids, solvents, inks, and gas dehydration and treating. |
| Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Ethylene oxide (EO) is a versatile intermediate used in the production of ethylene glycol and other oxide derivatives such as glycol ethers, polyethylene glycol, polyether polyols, diethylene and triethylene glycols and ethanolamines. |
| Vinyl Acetate Monomer | Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is an essential chemical building block used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. VAM is a key ingredient in emulsion polymers, resins and intermediates used in paints, adhesives, coatings, textiles, wire and cable polyethylene compounds, laminated safety glass, packaging, automotive plastic fuel tanks and acrylic fibers. |
| Printing Inks | |
| HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions | An exceptional balance of properties is now possible, thanks to HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions. |
| Haltermann Products | PKWF**, PRINTOSOL** , test oils, naphtenic oils and raffinates, ESTISOL** |
| Resins and Binders | |
| AMPLIFY* Functional Polymers | AMPLIFY Functional Polymers are a family of functionalized polyolefins that bring enhanced performance differentiation for films and extrusion coatings, as well as thermoplastic powder coatings, modified dispersions, adhesives/tielayers, and polymer modifications. |
| Acrylic Monomers | Acrylic acid serves as an essential building block in the production of many useful and important industrial and consumer products.
Acrylic acid is used to produce acrylic esters including methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, which are then polymerized and used as ingredients in paints, coatings, textiles, adhesives and many other applications. Acrylic acid is also used to produce polyacrylic acid, or crosslinked polyacrylic acid compounds, which are used in the manufacture of detergents and waste water treatment chemicals as well as superabsorbent polymers for diapers and hygiene products. |
| Copolymers | Ethylene Acrylic Acid (EAA) for thermoplastic powder coatings |
| Divinylbenzene (DVB) | Extremely versatile cross-linking monomer |
| Dow Epoxy | Liquid epoxy resins; solid epoxy resins; epoxy novolac and bis-F resins |
| Emulsion Polymers | Styrene-butadiene latexes; acrylic latexes |
| Ethyleneamines | Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA) is commonly used to make a derivative for use as a wet-adhesion additive for latex paints |
| Functional Monomers | Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) provides excellent versatility to meet a wide range of high-performance applications. |
| HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions | An exceptional balance of properties is now possible, thanks to HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions. |
| NeoCAR** Acrylics and Latexes | Acrylics and latexes for exterior applications |
| Oxides and Glycols | Propylene and ethylene glycols |
| Oxygenated Solvents | Glycol ethers |
| PRIMACOR* copolymers | PRIMACOR* Copolymers are ethylene acrylic acid resins. PRIMACOR Copolymers are easy to process and offer terrific adhesion to various substrates, together with excellent toughness and flexibility. PRIMACOR Copolymers can be used for a wide array of packaging applications, as well as for polymer modifications, thermoplastic powder coatings, adhesives, dispersions, encapsulants and binders. |
| Polyurethanes | Copolymers, Polyols, MDI, TDI, Dispersions |
| UCAR** Emulsion Systems | UCAR acrylic, vinyl acrylic, styrene acrylic latexes, NeoCAR** vinlyl versatate latexes and POLYPHOBE** rheology modifiers for architectural coatings, adhesives and building products and industrial coatings. |
| UCAR** POLYPHOBE** Rheology Modifiers | UCAR POLYPHOBE technology offers a new class of alkali-soluble thickeners and rheology modifers that give cosolvent-free, low viscosity liquid delivery, premium performance, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional thickeners and rheology modifers. |
| UCARTM Solution Vinyl Resins | Vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate copolymers, monomers, ter-polymers |
| Vinylbenzyl Chloride (VBC) | Also known as chloromethylstyrene (CMS); used for synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers |
| Solvents | |
| Chlorinated Solvents | Methylene chloride; perchloroethylene; trichloroethylene |
| Haltermann Products | Special boiling point solvents, white spirits, aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Oxygenated Solvents | 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Ethylhexoic Acid, 2-Methyl Butanol, Diisobutyl Carbinol, Diisobutyl Ketone, ECOSOFT** Solvent IK, Isobutanol, Isobutyl Acetate, Isophorone, Isopropanol, Isopropyl Acetate, Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, n-Butanol, n-Butyl Acetate, n-Pentanol, n-Propanol, n-Propyl Acetate, Primary Amyl Acetate Mixed Isomers, Primary Amyl Alcohol Mixed Isomers, UCAR** Ester EEP, UCAR** Filmer IBT, UCAR** n- Propyl Propionate, UCAR** n-Butyl Propionate, UCAR** n-Pentyl Propionate, Glycol ethers |
| Propylene Glycols | Propylene Glycols (PG) play a significant role in the manufacture of many industrial and end-use products, such as: antifreezes; coolants; aircraft and runway deicing fluids; heat transfer fluids; solvent fluids; flavors and fragrances; cosmetics and personal care products; pharmaceuticals; chemical intermediates; hydraulic fluids; plasticizers and thermoset plastics. Dow’s extensive, global PG and derivatives offering includes: Propylene Glycol Industrial Grade (PGI); Propylene Glycol USP/EP Grade (PG USP/EP); Dipropylene Glycol Regular Grade (DPG); Dipropylene Glycol LO+ Grade (DPG LO+); Tripropylene Glycol Regular Grade (TPG) and Tripropylene Glycol Acrylate Grade (TPG Ac). |
| Propylene Oxide | Propylene Oxide is a versatile chemical intermediate used in a wide range of industrial and commercial products, including polyether polyols, propylene glycols and propylene glycol ethers. Polyether polyols are one of the main components in the production of urethanes, which are used in many consumer applications, such as rigid foam insulation and flexible foam seat cushions. Propylene glycols are used in a wide variety of end-use applications, from cosmetics and household detergents to paints and automotive brake fluids. Other products made using propylene oxide are: flame retardants, modified carbohydrates (starches), synthetic lubricants, oil-drilling chemicals and textile surfactants. |
