Dow to produce Voranol WK5750 at Freeport Polyols Plant
Dow has announced that cutting-edge polyether polyol VORANOL WK5750 will be produced at its Freeport Polyols Plant, marking its continued commitment to high application performance.
With its unique ability to design and produce soft and ultra-soft foams, VORANOL WK5750 is designed to transform the comfort experience of products such as mattresses, furniture and automotive seats. Its ability to act as a powerful cell opener further extends its use to viscoelastic and high elastic foam applications, providing unprecedented softness and elasticity.
A key enabler for specialty slabstock flexible foam applications, VORANOL WK5750 also features enhanced reactivity to ensure superior crosslinking for a wide range of applications. In addition, it features optimal viscosity and high standards of purity and quality.
“Dow is committed to advancing the performance of flexible foams as our customers continue to seek high performance in viscoelastic and ultra-soft foam applications,” said Kevin Meyer, associate director, technical services and development, Dow. “By producing VORANOL™ WK5750 at our Freeport polyol facility, we can provide innovative polyol options to help meet our customers’ performance needs.”
2026-09-08
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