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Dish Care Solutions

Delivering an effortless clean against even tough, baked-on food to leave dishes sparkling.

Spotless cleaning made easy

Whether by hand or in the dishwasher, consumers now expect more from their dish cleaning products. They want cleaning power that tackles baked-on food without soaking, leaves plasticware free from water marks and glassware shining, and keeps dishwasher filters clear and odor-free. High performance that  helps deliver even in shorter, colder conditions to save time, money and energy. Our dish care solutions are designed for a fresher, more efficient and consistently exceptional clean.

Latest Innovative Dish Care Products

We invite you to explore with us while you discover our latest innovations.

ECOSURF™ Bright 1 Surfactant

A low-foaming nonionic surfactant for automatic dishwashing detergents that improves shine and prevents spotting.

ACUSOL™ 528 Polymer

An acrylic/carboxylate dispersant copolymer that provides calcium and magnesium tolerance along with excellent carbonate, phosphonate and silicate scale inhibition in automatic dishwashing applications.

ECOSURF™ LFE-1410 Surfactant

A versatile, low-foaming surfactant for outstanding foam control and degreasing, providing cleaning of the tough kitchen soils.

SupraCare™ 430 Additive

A multi-benefit additive for high suds detergents designed to boost sensorial benefits and improving foam stability across products.

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Automatic Dishwashing Solutions

Today’s consumers want products that are easy to use, don’t require pre-washing or manual drying, and are easy on the environment.

We help formulators meet those needs with our automatic dishwashing solutions. From technologies that increase soil removal efficiency and minimize water and energy use to surfactants and dispersants that minimize environmental impact, Dow can help you formulate for a variety of applications - from tables and pouches to gels and rinse aids.

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Hand Dishwashing Components

Formulations for hand dishwashing  blend various chemistries for effective cleaning. Ingredients like surfactants, solvents and amines lift soil while chelants and dispersants counter elements like water hardness.

But hand dishwashing must go beyond simply tackling leftovers on dishes. Consumers expect generous foam and short drying time with a rich texture that leaves their skin feeling great. With Dow solutions, you can find the right mix of ingredients to provide the best hand dishwashing experience.

Benefits of Dow’s Dish Care Solutions

Excellent & Efficient Cleaning

Our highefficiency nonionic surfactants offer strong wetting, emulsification and rapid soil removal. They cut grease, enhance rinsing and ensure film and streakfree results in both hand and automatic dishwashing.

Foam Quality & Control

From rich, stable handwash lather to lowfoam machine operation, our surfactants and polymers can deliver the right foam profile for each application. They boost foam creaminess for a more indulgent handwash while ensuring controlled foam levels for reliable dishwasher spray action.

Pour & Sensory Experience

Dow’s Rheology modifiers and performance polymers improve texture, clarity and flow control to create a smoother, richer pour and creamier sensory feel during hand dishwashing. These ingredients elevate aesthetics without compromising cleaning power.

Enhanced Drying & Sheeting

Performance boosters from Dow enhance water drainage to speed drying and reduce water spots during hand washing. In automatic dishwashing, our lowfoaming nonionics promote water sheeting for spotless, streakfree results straight from the machine.

Prevent Spotting

Our specialty surfactants minimize spotting by supporting effective sheeting and rinsing. Together, they ensure clean, sparkling dishware, whether washed by hand or in a machine.

Film Control & Deposit Prevention

Advanced dispersant polymers inhibit mineral buildup and prevent film formation. Acrylic acid polymers keep surfaces clear and shiny.

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