Specialty Elastomers for Hose and Tube Applications - Dow Specialty Packaging & Films - #1

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Here’s an overview of Dow thermoplastic and thermoset specialty elastomer materials available to you today for hose and tube applications: ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers contribute clarity, flexibility, toughness, durability and other properties in a range of extruded hose and tubing applications. VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers are propylene/ethylene copolymers that contribute great toughness and durability to hose and tube products. FLEXOMER™ Very Low Density Polyethylene Resins (VLDPE) for hose and tube applications contribute excellent processability, toughness and durability and are FDA approved [21 CFR 177.1520 (c) 3.1a]. Flexible Materials from Dow Flexible Solutions. Endless Possibilities. Dow offers a variety of specialty elastomer materials to meet the diverse range of performance, processing, and economic requirements of thermoplastic and thermoset hose and tube applications. Solutions for Today and Tomorrow Our current line of products is substantial— including a diverse range of options to meet your needs today. But our offering is also dynamic—expanding constantly as we identify solutions for the material challenges you’ll face tomorrow. INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers are the latest example of Dow materials innovation. Based on proprietary Dow polymer and catalyst technology, they promise to expand the possibilities for olefin-based elastomers across many applications. Meeting Your Requirements Dow materials technology, coupled with our in-depth knowledge of hose and tube requirements, delivers differentiated solutions that can improve your competitive advantage. Look to Dow for solutions based on desired processing characteristics as well as necessary service temperature, chemical and oil resistance, UV stability, burst strength, puncture resistance, taste and odor characteristics, and other performance properties. A number of Dow materials are very low in density, making them cost-effective alternatives to higher density elastomers on a price per linear foot basis. PELLETHANE™ Thermoplastic Polyurethane Resins (TPU) contribute superior abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and temperature performance to hose and tube. NORDEL™ MG Hydrocarbon Rubber products are high Mooney viscosity EPDM products supplied in a granular form that provides enhanced mixing and other processing and throughput advantages compared to other EPDM products. NORDEL™ IP Hydrocarbon Rubber products are consistent molecular weight EPDM grades that improve yield, reduce scrap, and provide outstanding polymer cleanliness. TYRIN™ Chlorinated Polyethylene elastomers combine heat and oil resistance with excellent ozone resistance for thermoset rubber hose and tubing. Serving You Globally Dow global capabilities enable us to meet your needs today and tomorrow. These world-class capabilities include… • Global application and development and technical service resources • Global customer service organization • Global production capabilities and raw material integration Specialty Elastomers for Hose and Tube Applications Page 1 of 5 ®TMTrademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 777-00201-0207AMS