Business Background

About Dow Latex Technology

Dow Emulsion Polymers is a world leader in the manufacture of emulsion polymers used in the production of carpet and other floor covering materials. Our products include a wide variety of styrene butadiene, terpolymer, and acrylic latexes to meet specific needs for the carpet industry. Latex is used to impart specific physical properties to the finished carpet, including dimensional stability, stiffness and hand, and may be used to enhance performance properties of the carpet, including ignition resistance and moisture barrier.

Our SB latex technology is also used in artificial turf backing systems to help improve tuft bind, flexibility, water resistance and dimensional stability. These attributes help extend the durability and appearance of the pitch, while creating a highly stable and predictable playing surface. The end result is artificial turf that gives athletes the necessary safety and support.

About Dow

With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.