Voranol Voractiv Polyols

VORANOL VORACTIV Product Line Fact Sheet

About the Product Line

  • VORANOL™ VORACTIV™ polyols graft catalytic activity into polyols purchased from Dow, so customers can eliminate a formulating step and reduce or eliminate their purchasing, handling and storage of amine catalysts.
  • And VORANOL VORACTIV polyols deliver better product performance than other low-VOC solutions, with dramatically reduced amine emissions.
  • VORANOL VORACTIV polyols offer flexible and molded foam manufacturers cost savings through easier processing and reduced waste
  • These polyols provide Dow's customers with more consistent, uniform foams with tighter density and hardness distribution.
  • In molded operations, VORANOL VORACTIV polyols, compared to other low VOC foam types, offer improved compression-set properties (improving how well foam will return to its original shape after it has been compressed and greater resistance to humid conditions leading to improved product performance over time.)
  • Emissions of amine catalysts when finished foam is exposed to heat and humidity can contribute to polycarbonate part degradation, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) component staining, windshield fogging and odor.

Key Applications

  • Cushioning for furniture and bedding
  • Carpet backing
  • Automotive seating and instrument panels
  • Office furniture
  • Insulation for appliances
  • Sheathing and roofing

For Editorial Information in Europe:

Marielle Jaeger
Dow Europe GmbH
+41.1.728.22.46

Anna Karlstroem
Gibbs & Soell, GmbH
+41.1.205.55.65 

For Editorial Information in North America:

Jessica Dub
The Dow Chemical Company
+1.989.638.0550

Ally Gellert
Gibbs & Soell, Inc.
+1.212.697.2600


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