Dow Automotive will announce an important enhancement to its PROMATCH^SM self-colouring service at VDI K 2007. The system now offers the self-colouring of PC/ABS and ABS parts in addition to talc-filled polypropylene (tfPP) parts with the use of lower let-down ratio concentrates for aesthetic and scratch-resistant interior and exterior applications.

The materials for which PROMATCH now is available include PULSE™ PC/ABS and MAGNUM™ ABS resins, as well as the newly released MAGNUM™ Super Low Gloss resins for unpainted applications. In addition, the service is available for selected grades of INSPiRE™ performance polymers, talc-filled PP compounds.

For PROMATCH, Dow Automotive supplies both the natural base products and the colour concentrates which are formulated for complete compatibility with the natural resins for accurate and consistent colours. The concentrate is available in different let down ratios for either covered applications or visible applications requiring UV stabilisation. Typical areas include instrument panels, door panels, consoles and pillar covers. In addition, Dow Automotive’s self-colouring service offers manufacturers and molders many competitive advantages including simplified logistics, lowered inventory costs and improved productivity. With this improvement, Dow Automotive has strengthened its leading position as the only provider of self-colouring systems for all major plastics materials specified for both interior and exterior applications.

About Dow Automotive

Dow Automotive is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demand for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, cleaner, comfortable and stylish. The organization provides plastics, adhesives, glass bonding systems, sealants, emissions control technology, films, fluids and structural enhancement and acoustical management solutions to OEM, tier and aftermarket customers around the world. For additional information about Dow Automotive products, services, and application development centers, visit www.dowautomotive.com.

About Dow

Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of innovation, science and technology to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company offers a broad range of products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $49 billion and employs 43,000 people worldwide. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

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