Dow Automotive Systems has been recognized for the innovative development of SPECFLEX™ Activ additive polyols for polyurethane foam on the 50th anniversary of EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Manufacturers. The event was organized in cooperation with the polyurethanes trade media “Urethanes Technology International,” published by Crain Communications.
Dow Automotive was honored as runner-up in the award ceremony in Brussels (http://www.europur.org/events) and recognized for the development and commercialization of polyurethane foam additives that reduce or even eliminate the need for amine catalysts and increase sustainability benefits. The new polyol family was implemented in cooperation with key customer partners.
SPECFLEX Activ enables unique foams with different new properties and processing advantages for tier suppliers (very open TDI foams, crushing ease, excellent flow and mold filling, extremely high over-packing tolerance) including ease of handling. The main OEM advantages are: fully compliant PU foams including physical mechanical properties and aging low emission (VOCs, amines content) and odor as well as density advantages from TDI.
“We are extremely pleased to receive this honor that recognizes hard work by a great team,” said Dr. Esther Quintanilla, EMEA Marketing Manager for interior and under-the-hood applications. “SPECFLEX Activ is a great example of the power of innovation at Dow. By leveraging our materials science expertise, the multidisciplinary team delivered a sustainable solution that allows our customers to meet and exceed challenging automotive foam requirements.”
Foams made with SPECFLEX Activ can be applied in different vehicle interior applications, including seats and help OEMs and tiers meet continuously tighter requirements on interior vehicle emissions and odor while meeting physical mechanical specifications including aging. More information is available at dowautomotive.com/products/specflex-activ.htm.
