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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Full</strong> <strong>Package</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Improved</strong> <strong>Furniture</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Bedding</strong>
Expertise. Excellence. Execution.<br />
In a rapidly changing <strong>and</strong> competitive market, it’s critical to work with a supplier<br />
who can provide you with customized solutions. With ongoing investments in<br />
innovation <strong>and</strong> improving product quality, <strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes brings the full<br />
package to your doorstep – anywhere in the world:<br />
• One of the world’s broadest portfolios of products <strong>and</strong> technologies that help<br />
you produce foam that will exceed your customers’ expectations<br />
• More than 60 years of expertise in polyurethane chemistry<br />
• A technical team with h<strong>and</strong>s-on experience working with foamers to develop<br />
new products <strong>and</strong> technologies, <strong>and</strong> improve existing ones<br />
• Guidance <strong>and</strong> troubleshooting on efficient foam manufacturing, based on<br />
decades of experience <strong>and</strong> using Six Sigma methodology<br />
• Deep knowledge of the trends <strong>and</strong> opportunities in local, regional <strong>and</strong> global<br />
markets <strong>and</strong> how they could impact your business<br />
• A commitment to work with you on today’s <strong>and</strong> tomorrow’s solutions<br />
We strive to deliver value that is most important to you, using a simple phrase<br />
as our compass… Trusted products. Meaningful solutions.
PRODUCTS<br />
Better Solutions <strong>and</strong> Products <strong>for</strong> Better Foam<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes offers you one of the world’s broadest portfolios<br />
of high-quality products to choose from. From polyols to isocyanates<br />
to <strong>for</strong>mulated systems, we offer you better solutions <strong>and</strong> products to<br />
produce better foam.<br />
More options mean you have greater versatility to produce the foam that meets your<br />
specific needs – balancing critical factors such as per<strong>for</strong>mance, durability, economics<br />
<strong>and</strong> environmental impact.<br />
We invite you to work with our team to select the right products, or combination of<br />
products, to create truly differentiated flexible slabstock foams:<br />
• Polyols<br />
– Conventional polyols<br />
– Viscoelastic polyols<br />
– High resilience polyols<br />
• Conventional <strong>and</strong> Specialty Isocyanates<br />
– MDI<br />
– TDI<br />
• <strong>Full</strong>y Formulated Systems<br />
Br<strong>and</strong>s You Can Trust<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes provides you with a wide range of solutions <strong>for</strong> furniture <strong>and</strong> bedding<br />
products that are found primarily within these product <strong>and</strong> technology families:<br />
• VORANOL Polyols<br />
• VORALUX Polyols<br />
• VORANOL VORACTIV Polyols<br />
• SPECFLEX Polyurethane Components<br />
• VORANATE MDI <strong>and</strong> TDI<br />
• PAPI Polymeric MDI<br />
• ISONATE Pure <strong>and</strong> Modified MDI<br />
Learn more about specific products, technologies or systems<br />
at www.dowpolyurethanes.com
PERFORMANCE<br />
Solutions that Differentiate Your Foam<br />
Added com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> support. Less odor <strong>and</strong> emissions. <strong>Dow</strong> is tuned into what<br />
consumers want, <strong>and</strong> we are helping you respond with winning solutions that let<br />
everyone relax <strong>and</strong> sleep better at night.<br />
Our team of experienced professionals leverages knowledge <strong>and</strong> solutions to enable<br />
you to take advantage of a wide range of excellent products <strong>and</strong> technologies. We<br />
share our in-depth knowledge of markets <strong>and</strong> trends to help you make more in<strong>for</strong>med<br />
business decisions. We can help you produce highly valued, differentiated foam that will<br />
meet, or even exceed, your customers’ expectations.<br />
High Resiliency Foam Solutions – Support <strong>and</strong> Durability<br />
When support <strong>and</strong> durability are needed, high resiliency foams are often the best<br />
solution. Select from our wide variety of high-per<strong>for</strong>mance polyols to produce high<br />
resiliency foams with outst<strong>and</strong>ing feel, color <strong>and</strong> physical properties.<br />
Here is a snapshot of the benefits our high resiliency polyols provide <strong>for</strong> furniture,<br />
bedding <strong>and</strong> the foam manufacturing process:<br />
• High resiliency levels in final foam – <strong>for</strong> more supportive <strong>and</strong> com<strong>for</strong>table furniture<br />
<strong>and</strong> bedding<br />
• Low odor <strong>and</strong> emissions in foam – <strong>for</strong> enhanced indoor air quality<br />
• Excellent density <strong>and</strong> hardness distribution throughout the foam block – to create a<br />
more consistent feel throughout furniture <strong>and</strong> bedding<br />
• Excellent foam stability <strong>and</strong> processability – to simplify production<br />
• Fast curing times – to increase productivity <strong>and</strong> improve manufacturing rates<br />
• <strong>The</strong> ability to use MDI or TDI – <strong>for</strong> greater production flexibility<br />
Viscoelastic Foam Solutions – Com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> Touch<br />
One of the first questions people ask when buying a mattress or a piece of furniture<br />
is: How com<strong>for</strong>table is it? High-quality viscoelastic polyols from <strong>Dow</strong> help to create<br />
viscoelastic foams that meet consumers’ dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>for</strong> com<strong>for</strong>t, ultimately providing<br />
a better night’s sleep or a more relaxing home environment.<br />
Here is a snapshot of the benefits our viscoelastic polyols provide <strong>for</strong> furniture, bedding<br />
<strong>and</strong> the foam manufacturing process:<br />
• Softer <strong>and</strong> more breathable foams – to create a more com<strong>for</strong>table sleep experience<br />
• Lower sensitivity to temperature – <strong>for</strong> foam that “breathes” in a wider range<br />
of temperatures<br />
• Customizable recovery times – to enhance com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>and</strong> feel<br />
• Low compression set – to spread pressure points across the body <strong>for</strong> greater<br />
com<strong>for</strong>t, better sleep <strong>and</strong> more com<strong>for</strong>table seating<br />
• Low odor <strong>and</strong> emissions in the final foam – to enhance indoor air quality<br />
• Excellent scorch resistance – to maintain consistent color per<strong>for</strong>mance in<br />
extreme temperatures<br />
• <strong>The</strong> ability to use MDI or TDI – <strong>for</strong> greater production flexibility
High Load-Bearing Foam Solutions – Boost Support<br />
In most regions of the world, the population is, on average, heavier than it was two<br />
decades ago. This increase in weight means greater stress on bedding <strong>and</strong> furniture.<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> offers copolymer polyols (CPPs) that enhance load-bearing capabilities or firmness,<br />
<strong>and</strong> enable you to manufacture foams with improved support <strong>and</strong> durability.<br />
Conventional Foam Solutions – Reducing Odor <strong>and</strong> Emissions<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes provides a range of products <strong>for</strong> manufacturing high-per<strong>for</strong>ming<br />
foam with improved productivity. Customers can rest assured that our product quality<br />
is consistently high, <strong>and</strong> you can feel confident in having a reliable supply.<br />
A common complaint from consumers about new bedding <strong>and</strong> furniture is that the foam<br />
sometimes emits a strong odor. Although this fades with time, the odor problem can<br />
result in costly returns <strong>and</strong> damage to a company’s br<strong>and</strong>. To address this issue,<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> built the catalyst into VORANOL VORACTIV polyols. This reduces odors<br />
often associated with volatiles <strong>and</strong> improves air quality, <strong>and</strong> it can reduce your<br />
manufacturing costs. And, foam made with VORANOL VORACTIV polyols delivers<br />
the high per<strong>for</strong>mance consumers dem<strong>and</strong>.
PEOPLE<br />
Service, Support <strong>and</strong> Science –<br />
Delivered with a Personal Touch<br />
Your <strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes Team<br />
Customer Service<br />
EH&S<br />
Manufacturing<br />
Marketing<br />
R&D<br />
Sales<br />
Supply Chain<br />
TS&D<br />
What is the <strong>for</strong>mula <strong>for</strong> success? Product selection, technology implementation, delivery,<br />
manufacturing – there are so many factors that need to come together to produce highper<strong>for</strong>ming<br />
foam consistently <strong>and</strong> at the right price. We can help you arrive at the optimal<br />
solution, balancing all these factors <strong>and</strong> others. <strong>Dow</strong> people have an unparalleled expertise<br />
in polyurethane chemistry, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of foam manufacturing <strong>and</strong><br />
end-use markets.<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> is committed to collaborating with our customers to optimize solutions <strong>and</strong> to identify<br />
new opportunities. We strive <strong>for</strong> excellent service through a global network of technical<br />
service professionals <strong>and</strong> research <strong>and</strong> development scientists, as well as marketing <strong>and</strong><br />
sales professionals <strong>and</strong> customer service representatives. Together they can help you analyze<br />
market intelligence, develop innovative products, troubleshoot issues at your site, answer<br />
questions about product safety <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling, <strong>and</strong> ensure that your orders are accurate <strong>and</strong><br />
delivered safely <strong>and</strong> on schedule.<br />
PEACE OF MIND<br />
You Can Rely on Us<br />
With so much riding on the manufacture of high-quality foam on-time <strong>and</strong> on-budget, you need a supplier<br />
you can trust. <strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes brings the strength <strong>and</strong> resources of a global company to your doorstep,<br />
complemented by service with a local touch, most often in your own language. We provide you with:<br />
• Consistent product quality you can rely on<br />
• Reliable product supply wherever you are – we operate close to you<br />
• Excellent logistics <strong>and</strong> order fulfillment worldwide<br />
• A meaningful collaboration to help you develop highly competitive products<br />
• An ongoing investment in innovative market-focused technologies – we continue to provide our<br />
customers with the specialty polyols <strong>and</strong> polyurethane systems you need to differentiate yourself<br />
in the market<br />
• An ongoing investment in exp<strong>and</strong>ing facilities, building new plants <strong>and</strong> introducing new processes<br />
in our plants to produce improved products <strong>and</strong> systems<br />
• Outst<strong>and</strong>ing service provided by experts in products, systems, technology, foam manufacture, <strong>and</strong><br />
the furniture <strong>and</strong> bedding markets<br />
• Trusted products, meaningful solutions<br />
We want to work with you on today’s <strong>and</strong> tomorrow’s solutions.
A Long-St<strong>and</strong>ing Commitment to Sustainability<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> Polyurethanes utilizes only responsible, science-based manufacturing practices that safeguard our<br />
workplaces, our communities <strong>and</strong> the environment, <strong>and</strong> we provide our customers with support on the safe<br />
use, transportation <strong>and</strong> disposal of our products.<br />
As part of <strong>Dow</strong>’s 2015 Sustainability Goals, we have accelerated our commitment to sustainable chemistry<br />
through new technologies <strong>and</strong> products that allow us to utilize more renewable resources <strong>and</strong> to use resources<br />
more efficiently. Here are a few highlights:<br />
• Hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) technology reduces wastewater <strong>and</strong> lowers energy use<br />
in the manufacture of propylene oxide<br />
• VORATHERM Polyisocyanurate offers the excellent insulation per<strong>for</strong>mance of polyurethane with greatly<br />
enhanced fire per<strong>for</strong>mance properties<br />
• VORACOR Polyurethane Systems enhance the energy efficiency of appliances through new insulation<br />
systems<br />
• VORAMER Binder Systems enable millions of recycled tires to be turned into high-quality flooring<br />
• VERDISEAL Waterproof Roofing Membrane provides the high-per<strong>for</strong>mance base layer <strong>for</strong> a number<br />
of prestigious green roof projects throughout the world<br />
Find out more about <strong>Dow</strong>’s commitment to sustainability at www.dow.com/sustainability.
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