Frequently Asked Questions

Questions related to Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
•	Does Dow make PSAs?
•	Which PSA markets does Dow serve?
•	Can Dow supply coater-ready PSAs?
•	Does Dow supply Technical Support for trial?
•	How do I contact Dow to find out more about PSAs?
Questions about Products or Product Use
•	What is NEOCAR™?
•	What defoamers do you recommend for use with UCAR™ Latex 626?
•	Can you recommend a defoamer for a coating based on NEOCAR 2535?
•	I want to make a low odor interior paint. Can you recommend a system with good touch up properties?
•	How can I make a water-based coating for concrete that can compete with two component epoxy systems?
•	What products does Dow offer for low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) applications?
Questions related to Formulating
•	I have a line of vinyl acrylic interior paints but with the eggshell and semigloss I get frequent complaints of water sensitivity and poor block resistance. How can I improve these properties without increasing costs significantly?
•	What neutralizing agents work best with UCAR POLYPHOBE™ Rheology Modifiers?
•	What are the key formulating techniques for optimizing an elastomeric weather-barrier formulation based on UCAR Latex 123?
•	How do I make a good Direct To Metal (DTM) Coatings for Interiors and Exteriors?
•	How do I make an intumescent coating or sealant?
•	How can I improve color float?
•	How can I improve the substrate wetting and recoatability of the NEOCAR Acrylic 820 Sealer formulations?
•	How can I balance low, mid and high shear vicosities when utilizing hydrophobic coalescent aids?
•	What wax emulsion additive works well in NEOCAR Acrylic 820 sealer formulations?
•	What hydroxyl/isocyanate ratio works best for two component latex/urethane systems?
•	Why is checking the density and percent total solids of new latexes important when experimenting with new formulations?
•	How can I improve the mud-cracking of a low VOC paint?
•	I just substituted another latex in my formulation but now have color problems. How can I improve the color acceptance and color development of my paint?
•	How can I formulate a paint with good tannin stain resistance?
•	How can I Improve the Block Resistance of semigloss coatings?
•	What effect does coalescent have on the water resistance of NEOCAR 850 Clear Sealer?
•	What is the best way to prevent microbial contamination of my finished products based on UCAR latexes?
•	How can I improve scrub resistance of an interior flat wall paint?
•	What is touch-up and what formulation parameters affect this property?
•	What's the best way to make a water-based semi-transparent stain or clear sealer for wood?
Questions of a General Nature
•	I need an accurate weight-per-gallon of your paint sample but can't get it because your paint has entrapped air. What do you suggest?
•	How can I improve shear stability of styrene butadiene (SB) latex modified asphalt emulsions?

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