Dow Inc. announced on December 12, 2024, that it has commenced production of VORANOL™ WK5750, a new cutting-edge polyether polyol, at its Freeport polyol plant. This initiative underscores Dow's commitment to delivering high application performance in the flexible foam market. The new polyol is designed with unique properties to produce soft and hypersoft foams.
VORANOL™ WK5750 is specifically engineered to transform the comfort experience in various products, including mattresses, furniture, and automotive seating. Its capabilities extend to serving as a powerful cell opener, which further enhances its utility in viscoelastic and high resiliency foam applications, offering improved softness and resilience.
As a critical enabler of specialty slabstock flexible foam applications, the production of VORANOL™ WK5750 at the Freeport plant allows Dow to offer innovative polyol options. This move helps meet customer performance needs and strengthens Dow's position in high-value segments of the materials science industry.
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