Don’t Blow It: Choose Dow Polyurethanes to Find the Right Blowing Agent for You

MIDLAND, MI – August 18, 2016 – Dow Polyurethanes, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, provides a wide range of blowing agent capabilities compliant with the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), to deliver customizable energy-efficient solutions to the North American market. These capabilities now include hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology and may lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) by up to 99.9 percent.

“We have a long history of leveraging our formulating expertise to develop best-in-class solutions for our customers,” said Robert York, market manager for Dow Polyurethanes. “Now with our breadth of blowing agent capabilities and our global network of scientists, we can optimize our solutions for any customer application need - whether that be low GWP, improved performance or cost-effectiveness.”

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A sample of Dow’s blowing agent technology options include:

•  HFO: the newest blowing agent technology, designed specifically for low GWP and highest possible performance.
• Pentane: a cost-effective but flammable solution used commonly today in roofing insulation, appliances and more. There are three primary grades available, which include cyclo-, iso- and n- entane.
• Water: a lower cost, rapidly renewable blowing agent providing a unique combination of performance attributes that provides an effective option for less demanding insulation applications. To learn more about the customizable solutions available for blowing agent applications, contact a customer service representative toll-free at +1 (800) 441-4369 or dowpolyurethanes@dow.com for more information.
  

About Dow Polyurethanes: Dow Polyurethanes develops and delivers a broad portfolio of technologies and customized solutions to customers in a variety of industries under its DurableScience, ComfortScience and InsulationScience category brands. Applications range from industrial and infrastructure solutions, to consumer comfort solutions in flooring, furniture bedding and footwear, to energy-efficient insulation materials. The business manufactures and sells key chemical components as well as fully-formulated polyurethane systems for rigid, semi-rigid and flexible foams, and coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and composites. Dow is the world's largest producer of propylene oxide (PO), propylene glycol (PG), and polyether polyols, and is a leading producer of quality aromatic isocyanates, such as MDI. Striving to meet the specific needs of its customers in their local geographic regions, Dow Polyurethanes operates a global network of production sites and systems houses, as well as innovation and service centers. The business has an ongoing initiative to lead the industry in providing high-performance products that meet critical market needs and contribute to a more comfortable, healthier and resilient society. For more information, visit www.dowpolyurethanes.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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