Specialty Isocyanate offers optimal storage/handling properties.
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As uretonimine-modified methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)-based solution, ECHELON(TM) MU 290 can be used in producing quasi and full prepolymers as well as 2-component urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants, and solid and microcellular elastomers. General properties promote handling and storage flexibility as well as mixing compatibility, while degree of clarity fosters creation of products with lighter color requirements.
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Dow Introduces ECHELON(TM) MU 290 Specialty Isocyanate
New, specialty isocyanate offers improved clarity and greater handling and storage flexibility
Horgen, Switzerland - November 04, 2009
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Dow has commercially launched ECHELON(TM) MU 290 specialty isocyanate, a uretonimine-modified methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)-based solution for adhesives, sealants, elastomers and coatings applications. ECHELON MU 290 offers a number of benefits including improved clarity and greater handling and storage flexibility.
"By expanding our ECHELON family with this new product, Dow is demonstrating its commitment to bringing new and differentiated materials for use in adhesives, sealants, coatings and elastomers," says Janet English, Dow Polyurethanes' global marketing manager for adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
ECHELON MU 290 features innovative chemistry, improved shelf life, and reduced emissions compared to conventional Dow products. ECHELON MU 290 also offers good compatibility for mixing and improved clarity for the creation of products with lighter color requirements. ECHELON MU 290 can be used for the production of quasi and full prepolymers, and also for two-component urethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and solid and microcellular elastomers.
From a material handling and usage standpoint, ECHELON MU 290 is a liquid product offering improved shelf life and low temperature flexibility, allowing it to be stored more economically and conveniently at room temperature than pure MDI. Its low temperature storage stability alleviates concerns associated with the crystallization of pure MDI during shipping and handling.
For more information on ECHELON MU from Dow visit dowechelon.com.
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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 approximately 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. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.4 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. 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.
