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systems, films, fluids and acoustical management solutions to original equipment manufacturers and tier, aftermarket
and commercial transportation customers. With offices and application development centers around the world, Dow
Automotive Systems provides materials science expertise and comprehensive technical capabilities to its customers
worldwide.
• Products: AERIFY™ diesel particulate filters; BETAFOAM™ NVH acoustical foams; BETAFORCE™
structural composite bonding systems; BETAMATE™ structural adhesives; BETASEAL™ glass bonding
systems; BETATECH™ high performance elastic adhesive sealer; DOW™ polyethylene resins; ENGAGE™
polyolefin elastomers; IMPAXX™ energy management foam; INTEGRAL™ adhesive films; NORDEL™
hydrocarbon rubber; Premium brake fluids; ROBOND™ acrylic adhesives; SPECFLEX™ semi-flexible
polyurethane foam systems; UCON™ fluids; VORAFORCE™ composite systems
Dow Formulated Systems 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; COMPAXX™ foam core systems; DIPRANE™ polyurethane
elastomers; ENFORCER™ Technology and ENHANCER™ Technology for carpet and turf backing;
HYPERKOTE™, TRAFFIDECK™ and VERDISEAL™ waterproofing systems; HYPERLAST™,
DURAMOULD™ and DURELAST™ polyurethane systems; HYPOL™ hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymers;
VORACOR™ rigid foam systems; VORATHERM™ polyisocyanurate; VORATRON™ electrical encapsulation
systems
Dow Plastic Additives is a worldwide supplier of additives and solutions used in a large variety of applications
ranging from construction materials and packaging containers to consumer appliances and electronics, business
machines and automotive parts. These additives and solutions improve impact strength, clarity, chemical and heat
resistance, weather resistance and color retention properties of base polymers. They also aid in the processing of
plastics by increasing melt strength, heat stability and lubricity, thereby enabling plastics processors to achieve greater
output rates and increased efficiency without loss of quality.
• Products: ACRYLIGARD™ CS capstock polymers; ADVALUBE™ specialty lubricants; ADVAPAK™
lubricant/stabilizer one-packs for vinyl pipe processing; ADVASTAB™ and ADVASTAB™ NEO thermal
stabilizer; PARALOID™ and PARALOID™ EXL impact modifiers and processing aids; SURECEL™ foam cell
promoters; TYRIN™ chlorinated polyethylene
The Epoxy business is a supplier of epoxy resins and intermediates that serves a diverse array of end-markets and
applications, including electrical laminates, civil engineering, composites, infrastructure and consumer goods. The
business is one of the most vertically-integrated epoxy suppliers in the world. This position helps provide cost
advantages and economies of scale across the value chain, as well as dependable product and service delivery around
the globe.
• 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);
FORTEGRA™ epoxy tougheners; PROLOGIC™ epoxy specialty materials
The Oxygenated Solvents business is the world's largest producer of oxygenated solvents, with the leading position in
butanol, E- and P-series glycol ethers, as well as several other products in its portfolio. The business offers the
broadest range of solvents for servicing a diverse mix of end-use markets and applications, including paints and
coatings, cleaning products, inks, electronics, pharmaceuticals, mining, personal care and other applications.
• Products: Acetic esters; Acetone derivatives; Aldehydes; Butyl CARBITOL™ and Butyl CELLOSOLVE™
solvents; Carboxylic acids; DOWANOL™ glycol ethers; ECOSOFT™ IK solvent; Oxo alcohols and acids;
PROGLYDE™ DMM solvent; UCAR™ propionates
The Polyglycols, Surfactants and Fluids 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,