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Combining polyolefin
performance with the benefits
of water-based dispersion
Our Role in This Market
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow)
has a proven track record of offering
an innovative portfolio of high-quality
polyolefin resins and technologies for
the flooring industry.
With the introduction of HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions, Dow extends
its offering of backing technologies
for flooring applications, with a
competitive and sustainable solution
that combines the performance of
high-molecular weight thermoplastics
and elastomers with the application
advantages of a high-solids waterborne
dispersion.
Enabling Sustainable Solutions
HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions
take sustainability to the next
level allowing exhibition carpets
manufacturers to develop a complete
olefins-based components system.
The unique combination of a full
olefin-based system offers the
performance and recyclability
attributes of thermoplastic products,
while using conventional coating
processing equipment.
New Backing Solutions for Enhanced Recyclability
HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions for Exhibition Carpets Backing
Features and Benefits
Processing conditions: HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions can run on
conventional machines currently used in the industry
Sustainable solution: VOCs-free and enhanced end-of-life
recyclability of a total olefin-based system

2. Excellent Physical Properties
HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions are high-solids, high-
molecular weight dispersions having a particle size of
about 1 micron, enabled by BLUEWAVE™
Technology,
Dow’s proprietary mechanical dispersion technology.
The types of polymers utilized can include homopolymers
and copolymers of ethylene or propylene with additional
functionality that can be tailored as necessary.
Physical Properties of HYPOD™
Polyolefin Dispersions (1)
Property HYPOD™
1000
Solids, % 56
Polymer composition PP copolymer
Functionalization Low
Melting point, °C 62
Polymer (Tg), °C -32
pH range 9.5-10.5
Specific density, g/cm3
0.97
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