MIDLAND, Mich. — December 12, 2024 — Dow is excited to announce that VORANOL™ WK5750, a cutting-edge polyether polyol, is set to be produced at its Freeport polyol plant, marking its continued commitment to high application performance.
With its unique design and ability to produce soft and hypersoft foams, VORANOL™ WK5750 aims to transform the comfort experience in products such as mattresses, furniture and automotive seating. Its ability to serve as a powerful cell opener further extends its utility to viscoelastic and high resiliency foam applications, offering unprecedented softness and resilience.
As a critical enabler of specialty slabstock flexible foam applications, VORANOL™ WK5750 also offers:
- Enhanced reactivity, ensuring superior cross-linking for a broad spectrum of applications.
- Optimal viscosity, providing a good range of 1000-1500 cSt at 25 ºC to balance ease of processing and quality performance.
- High standard of purity and quality, delivering a maximum water content of 0.06 Wt %.
- Aesthetic appeal with a maximum color specification of 50 APHA, ensuring products maintain visual quality.
“At Dow, we are committed to improving flexible foam capabilities as our customers continue to look for high performance in viscoelastic and hyper soft foam applications,” said Kevin Meyer, associate technical service & development director at Dow. “By producing VORANOL™ WK5750 at our Freeport polyol plant, we can offer innovative polyol options that help meet our customers’ performance needs.”
For more details or to request samples, please visit VORANOL™ WK 5750 Polyol.
Posted: December 12, 2024
Source: Dow
