Dow Introduces New Calendaring-Grade Thermoplastic
Polyurethane Elastomer

On August 17th, 2007 the Dow Chemical Company introduced a new
calendaring-grade of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
elastomers. The new elastomer can offer performance and
processing advantages for a wide array of demanding applications
including fabrics, non-wovens and industrial products such as
conveyor belts and sewer liners.
    A method often used for coatings applications, calendaring
allows resin to be placed directly onto fabrics. Specifically
engineered for this technique, the new TPU elastomer is easily
processed and produces excellent adhesion and chemical
resistance.
    "Dow developed the new calendaring-grade to help address
unmet market needs for high quality elastomer products for the
calendaring process," said a Dow's product manager for
thermoplastic polyurethanes, Asia Pacific.
   With a combination of clarity, abrasion resistance, tensile
strength, chemical resistance and excellent processability,
Dow's this new kind of TPU elastomers are a material of choice
for a wide range of demanding applications. In addition to
calendaring, these TPU products can be fabricated by a variety
of methods including injection molding, extrusion and blow
molding.