Dow Polyurethanes

Have you heard? A new offering for soft and hypersoft foam production is here! Introducing an excellent polyether polyol, VORANOL™ WK5750. As a powerful cell opener, this product allows for unprecedented softness in viscoelastic and high-resiliency foam applications. With benefits like enhanced reactivity and optimal viscosity, are you ready to hit a new level of comfort and resilience? Request a sample through the link in the comments.

Our Global Sustainability Director, Marcel Moeller’s, commentary continues in part two of his interview with PU magazine! Marcel highlights how we support our customers’ sustainability objectives through exceptional products and initiatives like SPECFLEX™ CIR for mobility applications and our RENUVA™ mattress recycling program. By directing our innovation to every stage of the #polyurethane lifecycle, we’re empowering our customers to be the change in climate mitigation. Read the full article via the link in our comments to explore these advances and more.

The flexible foam market is expanding! VORANOL™ WK5750, our polyether polyol designed for the creation of soft and hyper soft foams, is set to be produced at our polyol plant in Freeport, Texas. See how this polyol is transforming the comfort experience in products like mattresses, furniture and seating by clicking the link in the comments.

In an interview with PU magazine earlier this year, our Senior Business Sustainability Director, Marcel Moeller, shared insights about the increased focus on advancing #sustainability in the #polyurethane industry. As the industry enables a transition to a more sustainable future, it will need to consider the entire value chain, from raw materials and manufacturing to application and end-of-life to develop new strategies and partnerships. Read the full article via the link in our comments and stay tuned for part two of Marcel’s interview!

We’re excited to showcase a collaboration that’s advancing automotive circularity! JLR , Dow MobilityScience and Adient have made a significant technical breakthrough in the depolymerization, closed-loop recycling of #polyurethane seat foam from used vehicles, successfully reintegrating it back into new seat production. This collaborative innovation is aligned with our Renuva™ portfolio, which addresses the growing demand for recycled materials by converting end-of-life waste into circular materials. Curious to find out more? Click the link in the comments to read the press release!

Big news for general coating, adhesive, sealant and elastomer (CASE) applications! We’ve launched two new products in our MDI portfolio that provide unique performance and operational benefits. ISONATE™ 127 and PAPI™ 128 Formulated Isocyanates offer distinct reactivity, functionality and handling profiles compared to our traditional product options. Click the link in our comments to see how these materials can support your goals.

#DYK how TRACELIGHT™ can support your application? Dow's TRACELIGHT™ is specifically designed for sensitive applications and is the first caustic soda to meet and ensure food safety requirements throughout the entire supply chain. As part of Dow’s Decarbia™ portfolio it is also available as lower carbon solution with its production process powered by renewable energy and allocated via a mass balance chain of custody. This approach has received ISCC PLUS Certification. With high purity and low chlorate levels, TRACELIGHT™ is crafted to meet the highest standards in strongly regulated markets. • End-to-end supply chain traceability • Authorized food additive in accordance with EU regulation • Halal and Kosher certification Get more information here: https://dow.inc/3APkUNL. You can also contact our experts Laurin Heinen and Maximilian Claar and meet them at the Food ingredients Europe, which is starting Nov 19th in Frankfurt, Germany! #fieurope #foodingredients #foodandbeverage

At Dow, we are constantly innovating to ensure that we keep creating more value for our customers. Our flagship digitalization capability, DOW™ Predictive Intelligence, helps us to do just that by putting our customers at the centre of the formulation process. For Luuna® Mattresses in Mexico City, the results speak for themselves – reduced development time and associated cost, lowered emissions and reduction of scrap to just 1% in all production. As a result, the company has been empowered to pursue its ambitious growth plans. Discover more: https://dow.inc/3UR3cAm

A great piece by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) featuring our very own Abhishek Shete on how #polyurethanes are paving new pathways for #EV performance and efficiency. Learn how Dow MobilityScience is advancing sustainable mobility in the blog post below and let us know your thoughts in the comments! https://dow.inc/3YYlulv

You don’t want to miss this insightful episode of The FAM podcast as host @Mark Kinsley dives into our groundbreaking partnership with GoodBed. Combining our ComfortScience™ technology with GoodBed’s robust evaluation framework, together we’re shifting mattress testing from subjectivity to science. Hear how new methods for measuring temperature control, cushioning, and durability may help bring precision to manufacturer, retailer, and consumer decisions amidst a competitive e-commerce landscape. Ready to explore what’s next in mattress innovation? Click the link in our comments to listen!