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Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Building solutions and materials for the future
By collaborating with architects, engineers, designers, contractors and manufacturers, we are developing solutions that enhance performance, durability, aesthetics and sustainability across the built environment. Our broad portfolio includes silicones, polyurethane systems, acrylic binders and plastics additives, cellulosic technologies and much more.
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As your materials science partner, we will help you design and execute the beautiful and safe designs you imagine. Explore our virtual city to discover innovations for your applications, find technical information and connect with Dow.
Featured products
DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding
Introducing DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding solution. This two-part polyurethane enables installation of frameless glass balustrades for pure glass aesthetics and invisible bonding, resulting in a clean, modern appearance.
PARALOID™ KM-1 Impact Modifier
PARALOID™ KM-1 Impact Modifier is a highly efficient core-shell Acrylic Impact Modifier contributing to solutions through improved durability and recyclability of PVC-U window profiles.
AMPLIFY™ Si PE 1000 Polymer System
AMPLIFY™ Si PE 1000 Polymer System for wood plastic composite (WPC) building materials – allows even higher levels of recycled plastic and wood content while maintaining or improving WPC performance.
DOWSIL™ Contractors Paintable Sealant
Introducing DOWSIL™ Contractors Paintable Sealant for commercial and residential buildings. This one-part, fast-curing, non-sagging, elastomeric hybrid sealant cures quickly and is paintable as soon as it’s tack-free.
WALOCEL™ MW 40000 PFV
This hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose is very multi-purpose and was developed for cement-based applications, like cement-based tile adhesives and as rheology modifier for coatings. It has a surface treatment which offers a delayed dissolution.
RHOPLEX™ EC-2020
This all-acrylic polymer offers elastomeric roof coatings with excellent flexibility and dirt pick-up resistance, reliable asphalt bleed resistance, and strong adhesion to common roofing materials. It allows coatings to be formulated to meet ASTM D6083 TYPE I and TYPE II standards.
Tall Tales: 7 decades of transforming city skylines
Dow products have played a key role in 70% of the top 20 high-rise buildings in the world.
We’re leveraging our materials science expertise in silicone and polyolefin chemistries to help solve demanding solar application challenges – including six new DOWSIL™ silicone-based adhesives and sealants for solar assembly that offer outstanding durability and resistance to extreme temperatures. With multiple global production sites and a backward integrated supply chain close to customer manufacturing sites, Dow is uniquely positioned to offer proven solutions and reliable supply to the growing and evolving solar market.
Take advantage of the world’s first-ever carbon-neutrality service – available for silicones used in structural glazing, insulating glass and weathersealing applications on high-performance building façades. Produced in compliance with the internationally recognized PAS 2060 verified carbon-neutrality standard, Dow Carbon-Neutral Silicones for Building Façades can support green-building design initiatives, enhance façade sustainability, and improve green-building ratings across the construction industry.
Building, Construction and Infrastructure Case Study Library
Browse our library of case studies about Dow Building, Construction and Infrastructure projects.
Enable the formulation of high-performance compounds and composites
Technology trends are demanding increasingly higher performance capabilities in thermoplastics molding compounds (EMCs), phenolics, urethanes and other thermoset materials, as well as thermoplastics. Silicone resins, silane and fluid additives enable the formulation of specialty high-performance compounds and composites that meet industry demands, such as higher operating temperatures in smaller devices, greater efficiency and increased usage of recycled materials.
Resources
Learn how polyurethanes are increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in building insulation.
Learn how we’re advancing circularity with sealant cartridges made from post-consumer recycled resin.
Learn about the value of coatings in extending the life of acrylic roofing.
Learn how we’re helping design buildings for a better future.
Learn how silicone sealants bring strength, flexibility and weather resistance.
Learn how Dow silicones improve energy efficiency in the world’s tallest buildings.
Learn how BYNEL™ adhesive resins are used in aluminum composite panels.
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