Dow highlights new materials in a boost to its Asia Pacific plastics portfolio
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SHENZHEN, China, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
New materials introduced include products and applications in sustainability,
mobility, Industry 4.0, healthcare and consumer experience
From packaging materials that are designed for recyclability and high
performance fibers for hygiene applications, to science that enables plastic
modified roads, revolutionary running shoes and artificial leather, and even
baby and pet beds, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has added new materials offerings to its
Asia Pacific plastics portfolio. These solutions were announced at its annual
media briefing on the fringe of the industry's largest regional tradeshow,
Chinaplas 2021, in Shenzhen, China.
"The recent market context and trends have inspired an incredible period of
innovation at Dow, and customers have been quick to adopt these new
technologies," said Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific commercial vice-president for
Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow. "We have been developing solutions that
help advance performance in industrial and consumer applications while also
continuing to focus on improving environmental performance of our products. We
are proud to introduce these new solutions and applications this year."
Taking a more targeted and exclusive approach, only customers, value chain
partners, and potential collaborators were invited to its closed-door seminars
showcasing these solutions. The Asia Pacific products and applications
highlighted are as follows:
New Medical Applications: Dow Health+ Polymers
A variety of solutions in the medical and healthcare space for IV bag,
Blow-Fill-Seal bottles/ampoules and bi-reactor bag offering exceptional quality
and regulatory compliance.
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New Product: Next Generation All-PE Fiber Grade Resin for Soft Nonwoven
Solutions
Advance fiber resins for mono spunbond process deliver excellent spinnability,
providing enhanced softness, comfort and other performance demands in hygiene
and medical nonwovens. All-polyethylene material makes it possible to recycle
scraps.
New Application: Reusable Plastic Pallets with 1.5x extended service life
Addition of AFFINITY™ polyolefin elastomer (POE) more than doubled the life
span of shared plastic pallets while improving their performance under tough
conditions.
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https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/news/press-releases/dow-extends-repetitive-plastic-pallets-life.html)
New Mobility Product: Next Generation ENGAGE™ POE
Providing superior low gloss performance for interior thermoplastic olefin
(TPO) with excellent low temperature toughness, and which balances flowability
versus processability.
New Product: Green POE Artificial Leather
Sustainable polyolefin elastomers (POE) artificial leather solutions that are
plasticizer/phthalate/ solvent-free, low VOC and recyclable. Manufactured
sustainably -- solvent-free, eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals.
Material has excellent weatherability with no hydrolysis, yellowing, or plate
out, and excellent low temperature performance. Super lightweight -- good for
bags, suitcase, and shoe applications.
New Product: 3D Loop Cushions -- New breathable material for better comfort
100% recyclable new material with excellent wash ability and quick drying for
better hygiene. Tailored rebound and softness for better rest quality. FDA
compliant, adhesive/solvent free and odorless.
New Applications: Award-winning INNATE™ TF-BOPE expands applications into three
new areas
1.Lap seal stick packaging: INNATE TF in the lamination film structure helps to
reduce film material by 15%. New lap seals provide a more seamless look for an
attractive visual appeal.
2.All-PE pouch with INNATE TF and 25% PCR for laundry packaging: recyclable
packaging with recycled content specifically for non-food applications e.g.
detergent powder
3.High barrier recyclable flexible packaging: retains shelf appeal with
excellent gloss, transparency, and haptics. Maintains pouch integrity with
superior film toughness for all-PE systems. High barrier performance helps
provide extended shelf life to keep foods fresh for all-PE systems, low HSIT
with AFFINITY™ polyolefin plastomers. Recyclability enabled by mono-PE
structure, BOPE//PE-EVOH with RETAIN™ compatibilizer. Suitable for both dry
product and moist/liquid product packaging -- including food-grade packaging.
Applications could include dry foods, snack foods, condiments, facial masks,
etc.
New Application: Elastomer based replacement for bitumen and PVC backings in
commercial market tile
Non-toxic, odorless and low volatile organic compound (VOC) alternative to
conventional carpet backings. Excellent processability and same great
performance with potential for recycling.
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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, with a purpose to deliver
a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and
collaboration with our partners. 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, mobility and
consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs
approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion
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