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for Measurable Results
Polyols & Isocyanates for Coating, Adhesive, Sealant
and Elastomer Applications
Europe, India, Middle East and Africa

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Choose the Right Product for Your Purpose
Dow is one of the world’s largest producer of polyols and a leading
producer of high-quality isocyanates, as well as fully formulated
polyurethane systems. our polyols and isocyanates are used for a wide
range of coating, adhesive, sealant and elastomer applications for the
industrial, maintenance, automotive and construction industries. our full
production capabilities, combined with a large range of products, also
provide greater control of the entire supply chain process, which helps
ensure reliable supply capabilities.
this guide is designed as an easy-to-use tool for comparing product
features and benefits. use it to help you select the best option for your
application. or, you can contact us to discuss a custom solution that’s
designed for optimal product performance at a competitive price.

Polyols for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers 1
Product
Polyether diols 1
OH number
range 2
Average
molecular
weight
Viscosity
at 25 °C
(mPa∙s)
Specific
gravity at
25 °C
Please note that this listing does not represent the full product offering for CASE (coatings, adhesives,
sealants and elastomers); specialty products can be offered upon request.
1 Typical values; not product specifications
2 Expressed as mg KOH/g Phthalic Anhydride-Pyridine Solution
3 Water/Methanol (1:10)
4 By flame photometry
5 Water/Isopropanol (6:10)
pH 3
Water
(% max)
K + Na
(ppm max) 4
VORANOL P 400 250-270 425 70 1.01 4.5-5.5 5 0.08 10
VORANOL 1010 L 106-114 1000 145 1.00 6.0-7.5 5 0.05 5
VORANOL 2000 L 53-58 2000 320 1.01 6.0-7.5 5 0.05 5
VORANOL EP 1900 26-29 4000 850 1.03 7.0-9.5 0.10 5
Polyether triols 1
VORANOL CP 260 647-676 255 910 1.09 6.0-8.5 0.10 50
VORANOL CP 300 550-580 300 650 1.09 6.0-8.0 0.08 50
VORANOL CP 450 370-396 450 330 1.09 6.0-8.0 0.06 10
VORANOL CP 755 225-250 700 240 1.07 4.5-6.5 0.05 10
VORANOL CP 1050 152-160 1000 250 1.01 7.0-8.5 0.05 5
VORANOL CP 3055 54.5-58.5 3000 480 1.00 6.5-9.5 0.06 NA
VORANOL CP 3355 45-50 3500 550 1.02 7.0-9.5 0.10 5
Applications
Polypropylene glycol for multi-purpose
applications such as coatings and adhesives
Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers and
flexible packaging adhesives
Polypropylene glycol for prepolymers and
flexible packaging adhesives
Reactive diol for high-performance elastomers,
footwear and prepolymer
Low molecular weight triol for rigid castings
encapsulation, coatings and adhesives
Low molecular weight triol for rigid castings
encapsulation, coatings and adhesives
Low molecular weight triol for rigid castings
encapsulation, coatings and adhesives;
general purpose
Medium molecular weight triol for rigid and
semi-rigid applications
One-component adhesives, coatings and
sealants for the construction industry
Prepolymers for either one- or two-component
coatings, adhesives and sealants
Prepolymers for either one- or two-component
coatings, adhesives and sealants
VORANOL CP 4655 33-37 4800 830 1.02 8.0-9.8 0.06 5 Elastomers, flexible adhesives and sealants
VORANOL CP 4755 32-37 4800 830 1.02 6.0-8.0 0.05 5
VORANOL CP 6055 26-29 6000 1130 1.02 8.0-9.5 0.06 5
Elastomers, flexible adhesives, sealants and
prepolymers for sealants
High-performance elastomers, coatings and
prepolymers for sealants
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Polyols for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers 1 – continued
Product
Specialty polyols 1
OH number
range 2
Average
molecular
weight
Viscosity
at 25 °C
(mPa∙s)
Specific
gravity at
25 °C
pH 3
Water
(% max)
K + Na
(ppm max) 4
VORANOL RH 360 345-375 700 3000 1.09 5.0-7.0 0.10 NA
VORANOL RN 482 460-495 700 35000 1.10 7.5-9.0 0.20 NA
TERCAROL RF 55 480-510 500 8750 1.09 NA 0.20 50
VORANOL RN 490 475-510 490 6050 1.07 5.0-8.0 0.10 NA
VORANOL RA 640 615-665 350 21000 1.07 8.0-9.5 0.10 NA
VORANOL RA 800 780-820 280 17000 1.07 8.0-9.5 0.10 NA
SPECFLEX NC 603 26.2-30.0 NA 1800 1.04 NA 0.07 NA
SPECFLEX NC 700 19.5-23.0 NA 5500 1.06 NA 0.07 NA
Please note that this listing does not represent the full product offering for CASE; specialty products can be offered upon request.
1 Typical values; not product specifications
2 Expressed as mg KOH/g Phthalic Anydride-Pyridine Solution
3 Water/Methanol (1:10)
4 By flame photometry
Applications
High-functionality polyol for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives
High-functionality polyol for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives
High-functionality polyol for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives
High-functionality polyol for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives
Amine-initiated polyols for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives, autocatalytic, crosslinker
Amine-initiated polyols for rigid castings
and rigid adhesives, autocatalytic, crosslinker
Copolymer polyol for the production of
specialty high-modulus urethane sealants,
coatings and elastomers
Copolymer polyol for the production of
specialty high-modulus urethane sealants,
coatings and elastomers

Isocyanates for Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers 1
Product
Type of
isocyanate
Isocyanate
equivalent
1 Typical values; not to be construed as product specifications
NCO
content 2 (%)
Functionality
Viscosity at
25 °C (mPa∙s)
2 Weight percent free isocyanate content
Please note that this listing does not represent the full product offering for CASE, specialty products can be offered upon request.
Acidity as
HCl (ppm
max)
Color max/
Appearance
Applications
ISONATE M 124D Pure MDI 125.0 33.4 2.0 5 at 43°C 20 APHA 20 Specialty grade for fibers
ISONATE M 125U Pure MDI 125.0 33.2 2.0 5 at 43°C 10 APHA 100
ISONATE M 125A Pure MDI 125.0 33.2 2.0 5 at 43°C 20 APHA 100
ISONATE M 143
Modified Pure
MDI
Shoe soles, fibers, elastomers and
TPU
Adhesives, elastomers, hot melts
(food applications)
145.0 29.1 2.2 40 50 Gardner 8 Coatings, adhesives and elastomers
ISONATE M 320 Modified MDI 130.0 32.3 2.3 30 150 Light Brown Coatings, adhesives and elastomers
ISONATE M 340
ISONATE M 342
Modified Pure
MDI
Modified Pure
MDI
160.5 26.3 2.1 150 50 Gardner 8 RIM, elastomers
180.0 23.8 2.0 640 50 Gardner 3 Shoe soles, elastomers
ISONATE M 350 Modified MDI 148.0 28.5 2.5 125 200 Light Brown Coatings, adhesives and elastomers
VORANATE M 220 Polymeric MDI 136.0 31.0 2.7 220 400 Dark Brown General purpose
VORANATE M 229 Polymeric MDI 136.0 31.0 2.7 220 400 Dark Brown General purpose
VORANATE M 2940 Polymeric MDI 131.5 32.0 2.3 50 170 Light Brown
VORANATE M 580
VORANATE M 590
VORANATE M 595
High-Functional
MDI
High-Functional
MDI
High-Functional
MDI
137.5 30.6 2.8 400 400 Dark Brown
139.3 30.2 2.9 600 400 Dark Brown
141.0 30.4 3.2 2000 500 Dark Brown
Prepolymer for binders and
adhesives, cross-linker in anticorrosion
coatings
General purpose, increased
functionality
General purpose, increased
functionality
General purpose, increased
functionality
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Safety Considerations
Most voRAnol Polyols and voRAluX Polyols generally present no significant hazard in use when simple precautions are followed. However, some voRAnol and
voRAluX polyols are hazardous. before working with voRAnol and voRAluX polyols, it is necessary to understand the hazards involved in handling all of the components
and to establish and follow safe work procedures. Products based on diisocyanates like MDI and tDI (e.g., voRAMER MDI and voRAnAtE Polymeric MDI) should always be
used in a well ventilated area with appropriate local extraction in such a way that the occupational exposure limits (oEl) for these materials are not exceeded.
Products based on diisocyanates like MDI and tDI are potentially hazardous and require care in handling. All persons who work with these materials must know and follow proper
safe handling procedures. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are provided to help customers satisfy their own handling, safety, and disposal needs
and those that may be required by locally applicable health and safety regulations. MSDS are updated regularly; therefore, please request and review the most current MSDS
before handling or using any product. MSDS, SDS, product literature, and safe handling and storage information for all of these products are available from the nearest Dow sales
office and online at www.dow.com.
Customer Notice
Dow encourages its customers to review their applications of Dow products from the standpoint of human health and environmental quality. For further information about safety
considerations for your product application, please contact your Dow sales representative.
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