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Sustainable Solutions for the Silicone Pressure Sensitive Industry

Releasing sustainable innovation in the pressure sensitive industries

As an industry leader in Silicone Pressure Sensitive Industries (PSI), we are applying Dow sustainability leadership in climate protection, circular economy and safer silicones throughout the PSI value chain.

Reducing CO2 emissions in Dow’s own manufacturing processes by increasing reliance on sustainable feedstocks, and helping to allow customers to reduce carbon footprint in their processes. Taking a leading role in supporting the development and implementation of a more circular economy, taking into account a product’s lifecycle – from creation to use to disposal – in everything we do and create. Innovating sustainable silicone materials and improving the way the world understands and considers science in decision-making to maximize benefits to businesses, society, and the planet.

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Releasing sustainability and innovation

The pressure sensitive market is in a state of constant evolution, with a growing focus on responsible resource management and reduced environmental impact.

 

Our SYL-OFF™ Silicone Release Coatings are engineered for sustainability with higher-speed production, low-temperature curing, patented techniques minimizing downtime, and improved paper anchoring.

 

Through collaboration, we’re innovating to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions without compromising on performance or speed. Join us in revolutionizing the pressure sensitive market.

SYL-OFF™ Protect 

SYL-OFF™ Protect

As part of Dow’s commitment to delivering a sustainable future for the world through materials science, we have launched SYL-OFF™ Protect – a carbon neutral selection of SYL-OFF™ silicone release coatings. Certified by an independent third party according to PAS 2060, these products offer the same quality and performance customers in the label industry expect from standard SYL-OFF™ silicone release coatings, with the added benefit of a reduced carbon footprint. 

Higher speeds without compromise

Explore the benefits of Dow SYL-OFF™ high-speed coating solutions.

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Recycling Silicone Release Liner

Silicone Release Liner Recycling: Find out how you can (and should!) recycle paper-based silicone release liners.