Dow's polyurethanes business develops low-VOC polyol process
MIDLAND, Mich. -- The Dow Chemical Co. says it has developed a new, low-volatile organic compound (VOC) copolymer polyol process. The new process technology addresses growing industry demand for low-VOC products and maintains the product performance expected by flexible slabstock and molded foams customers.
“A flexible foam producers expect continuing pressures to reduce overall emissions from their operations and finished products, they look to Dow's innovative chemistry to provide solutions,'' said Marco Levi, global business director of Flexible Polyurethanes. “In response to these expectations, Dow's customers have specifically highlighted their need for reduced levels of residual styrene monomer in copolymer polyols.''