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Dow Elastomers offers a unique set of elastomers, specialty films and plastic additive products for customers worldwide. The business is focused
on delivering innovative solutions that allow for differentiated participation in multiple industries and applications. The business offers a broad
range of performance elastomers and plastomers, specialty copolymers, synthetic rubber, specialty resins, and films and plastic additives. Key
applications include adhesives, transportation, building and construction, packaging and consumer durables.
·Products: ADVASTAB™ thermal stabilizer; AFFINITY™ polyolefin plastomers (POPs); AMPLIFY™ functional polymers; DOW™
Adhesive Film; DOW™ Backing Layer Film; DOW™ Medical Device Film; DOW™ Medical Packaging Film; DOW™ very low density
polyethylene; ENGAGE™ polyolefin elastomers; INFUSE™ olefin block copolymers; INTEGRAL™ adhesive films; NORDEL™
hydrocarbon rubber; NYLOPAK™ nylon barrier films; OPTICITE™ films; PARALOID™ EXL impact modifier; PRIMACOR™
copolymers; PROCITE™ window envelope films; PULSE™ engineering resins; SARAN™ barrier resins; SARANEX™ barrier films;
TRENCHCOAT™ protective films; TRYCITE™ polystyrene film; TYBRITE™ clear packaging film; TYRIN™ chlorinated polyethylene;
VERSIFY™ plastomers and elastomers
Dow Wire and Cable is the world’s leading provider of polymers, additives and specialty oil technology-based solutions for electrical and
telecommunication applications. Through its suite of polyolefin ENDURANCE™ products, the business sets industry standards for assurance of
longevity, efficiency, ease of installation and protection in the transmission, distribution and consumption of power, voice and data. In addition to
world-class power, telecommunications and flame retardant/specialty cable applications, the business supports its product offerings with solid
research, product development, engineering and market validation expertise.
·Products: ENGAGE™ polyolefin elastomers; NORDEL™ hydrocarbon rubber; SI-LINK™ and REDI-LINK™ moisture crosslinkable
polyethylene-based wire and cable insulation compounds; TYRIN™ chlorinated polyethylene; UNIGARD™ flame retardant compound for
specialty wire and cable applications
The Formulated Systems business manufactures and markets custom formulated, rigid and semi-rigid, flexible, integral skin and microcellular
polyurethane foams and systems and tailor-made epoxy solutions and systems. These products are used in a broad range of applications including
appliances, athletic equipment, automotive, bedding, construction, decorative molding, furniture, shoe soles and wind turbines.
·Products: AIRSTONE™ epoxy systems; Encapsulants and chemical compositions; ENFORCER™ Technology and ENHANCER™
Technology for polyurethane carpet and turf backing; HYPERKOTE™, TRAFFIDECK™ and VERDISEAL™ waterproofing systems;
HYPOL™ hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymers; RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology; SPECFIL™ urethane components;
SPECFLEX™ copolymer polyols; SPECTRIM™ reaction moldable products; VORACOR™ and VORALAST™ polyurethane systems and
VORALAST™ R renewable content system; VORAMER™ industrial adhesives and binders; VORASTAR™ polymers; XITRACK™
polyurethane rail ballast stabilization systems
The Performance Systems segment also includes the results of Dow Fiber Solutions, providing differentiated fibers and process improvements to the
textile industry, and Dow Oil and Gas, providing products for use in exploration and production, refining and gas processing, transportation, and
fuel and lubricant performance.
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
Applications: adhesives • aircraft and runway deicing fluids • appliances • carpeting • chelating agents • chemical intermediates • civil engineering •
cleaning products • coated paper and paperboard • composites • construction • corrosion inhibitors • detergents, cleaners and fabric softeners • electrical
castings, potting and encapsulation and tooling • electrical laminates • electronics • flavors and fragrances • flooring • footwear • gas treatment • heat
transfer fluids • home and office furnishings • industrial coatings • mattresses • metalworking fluids • packaging • sealants • surfactants
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