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SHANGHAI, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

New COF Stable Resin and Olefin Block Copolymer solutions commended for being

cutting-edge and sustainable

Dow (NYSE:DOW) has been presented with two notable awards in the Plastics Raw

Materials & Additives and Rubber/Elastomer Materials and Additives categories

at the 2020 Ringier Plastics Technology Innovation Awards. The new Co-efficient

of Friction (COF) Stable Resin and Integrated Foam Tire based on Olefin Block

Copolymer (OBC) were recognized in each product category respectively, among

several innovations, for their unique solutions.

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Both award-winning products were honored for improving the usage experience.

The COF Stable Resin enabled a smoother, faster and more efficient packaging

process, while the OBC equipped the bike-sharing industry with enhanced tires.

"We are thrilled to be recognized for our innovative products. Our goal has

always been to leverage science and technology to create valuable solutions for

the industry and society. This achievement acknowledges Dow's capabilities to

continuously improve product performance and be a leader in responding to

industry needs," said Wu Chang, technical service and development director, Dow

Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Asia Pacific.

COF Stable Resin: Taking packaging efficiency to the next level

COF Stable Resin XUS 59999.110 is an innovative solution specially developed to

address a limitation in the flexible packaging industry by increasing

productivity. The resin provides stable COF of lamination films throughout the

entire process of lamination, curing, storage and transportation. This in turn

offers higher efficiency on fast speed packaging lines by minimizing film

breakages and interruptions.

The panel of judges from the 2020 Ringier Technology Awards praised: "The COF

Stable Resin is a highly innovative product that is created using rare COF

modification technique, designed to enhance the efficiency for both

manufacturers and brand owners. Its significant and widespread application

highlights how it is a viable solution to challenges in the flexible packaging industry."

Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC): An innovative solution for the bike sharing industry

Olefin Block Copolymers (OBC) based foam tire is a new solution developed for

the bike sharing industry to introduce tires that are lightweight, durable and

require no maintenance. With Dow's unique OBC product and working closely with

downstream partners, the new foamed integrated tires are puncture-resistant,

tough, elastic, heat-resistant and up to 40 per cent lighter in weight when

compared to pneumatic tires, thus giving end users a better riding experience.

Judges from the awards panel shared: "The current tires being offered are heavy

and prone to wear and tear. With China's rapid growth in its bike sharing

industry, there is a strong need for high quality and long-lasting tires. Dow's

unique OBC resins not only offered new tire solutions that are crucial to the

industry and the users, it is also an environmentally friendly one."

The 2020 Ringier Plastics Technology Innovation Awards placed Dow in the

spotlight once again following their two prestigious wins from the 2019 event.

With other recent wins -- 2020 BIG Innovation Awards from the Business

Intelligence Group for DOWSIL TC-3015 Reworkable Thermal Gel and ECOFAST Pure

Sustainable Textile Treatment and 2019 R&D 100 Awards from R&D World Magazine

-- Dow continuously strives to bring new ideas to life.

About Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics

Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP), a business unit of Dow (NYSE: DOW),

combines core strengths of R&D, worldwide reach, broad product lines and

industry expertise to deliver high performing technologies for end use markets

in food packaging, personal hygiene, infrastructure, consumer goods and

transportation. P&SP is one of the world's largest producers of polyethylene

resins, functional polymers, and adhesives, and enabled by Pack Studios, is a

leading innovator and collaborator across the value chain on sustainable

application development and circular economy life-cycle design for plastics.

www.dowpackaging.com

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused

innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The

Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric,

inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow's portfolio of

plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers

a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its

customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and

consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs

approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion

in 2019. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.

For more information, please visit: www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

About Ringier Technology Innovation Awards

Inaugurated in 2006, the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for industrial

manufacturing is one of the most influential industrial awards in China. It is

held annually to recognize companies who have made significant contribution in

China in the plastics, metalworking, coating, food & beverage, personal care &

cosmetics industries. The purpose of the award is to encourage, acknowledge and

reward individuals and companies who have developed new ideas, methodologies,

products or technologies to improve the industries with greater energy saving

and cost reduction. The 2020 Ringier Awards featured a total of 10 categories

with various nominations across Asia Pacific.

SOURCE:  Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics