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The Amines business is the world’s largest producer of ethanolamines, ethyleneamines and isopropanolamines used in a wide variety of
applications, including gas treatment, heavy-duty liquid detergents, herbicide formulations for the agricultural industry and personal care products.
·Products: Alkyl alkanolamines; Ethanolamines; Ethyleneamines; Isopropanolamines; Piperazine; VERSENE™ chelating agents
The Emulsion Polymers business provides a broad line of styrene-butadiene products supporting customers in paper and paperboard applications,
as well as carpet and artificial turf backings.
·Products: Styrene-butadiene latex
The Epoxy business is the world’s largest producer of epoxy resins and intermediates. The business is the most feedstock-integrated supplier in the
world. Epoxies provide good adhesion and coating protection over a range of environmental conditions, making them ideal for applications such as
transportation, marine and civil engineering.
·Products: D.E.H.™ epoxy curing agents or hardeners; D.E.N.™ epoxy novolac resins; D.E.R.™ epoxy resins (liquids, solids and solutions);
Epoxy intermediates (acetone, allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin and phenol); Epoxy resin waterborne emulsions and dispersions; FORTEGRA™
epoxy tougheners; Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA)
The Oxygenated Solvents business offers a full range of acetone derivatives, alcohols, esters, and ethylene- and propylene-based glycol ether
products. The business is the industry leader in solvent products used in cleaning products, inks, electronics, mining, paints and coatings,
personal care and other applications.
·Products: Acetic esters; Acetone derivatives; Alcohols; Aldehydes; Butyl CARBITOL™ and Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ solvents; Carboxylic
acids; DOWANOL™ glycol ethers; ECOSOFT™ IK solvent; PROGLYDE™ DMM solvent; UCAR™ propionates
The Performance Fluids, Polyglycols and Surfactants business is one of the world’s leading suppliers of polyglycols and surfactants, with a
broad range of products and technology and a proven record of performance and economy. The business also produces a broad line of lubricants,
hydraulic fluids, aircraft deicing fluids and thermal fluids, with some of the most recognized brand names in the industry. Product applications
include chemical processing, cleaning, heating, cooling, food and beverage processing, fuel additives, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals and
silicone surfactants.
·Products: AMBITROL™ and NORKOOL™ coolants; CARBOWAX™ and CARBOWAX SENTRY™ polyethylene glycols and
methoxypolyethylene glycols; DOW™ polypropylene glycols; DOW™ SYMBIO base fluid; DOWFAX™, TERGITOL™ and TRITON™
surfactants; DOWFROST™ and DOWTHERM™ heat transfer fluids; ECOSURF™ biodegradable surfactants; SYNALOX™ lubricants;
UCAR™ deicing fluids; UCON™ fluids
The Performance Monomers business produces specialty monomer products that are sold externally as well as consumed internally as building
blocks used in downstream polymer businesses. The business’ products are used in several applications, including cleaning materials, personal
care products, paints, coatings and inks.
·Products: Acrylic acid/acrylic esters; ACUMER™, ACUSOL™, DURAMAX™, OPTIDOSE™, ROMAX™ and TAMOL™ dispersants;
Methyl methacrylate
The Polyurethanes business is a leading global producer of polyurethane raw materials. Dow’s polyurethane products are used in a broad range of
applications including appliance, athletic equipment, automotive, bedding, construction, decorative molding, furniture and shoe soles.
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