Consumer Comfort Polyurethane Systems

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Comfort Science Solutions for Flexible Foam,

Flooring and Footwear Applications

A better sleep. A cozy seat. More comfort and support for the
journey. Our technical service representatives can help you balance
the critical factors of performance, economics and environmental
impact to produce differentiated foam that will meet or exceed your
customers’ expectations. We offer many options: high-resilience
foam for support and durability; viscoelastic foam for all-season
comfort; high-load-bearing foam for greater firmness;
improved sustainability attributes; and high-performance foams for
reduced odor and emissions.
The following list is a brief overview of Dow’s portfolio.
Please contact your Dow representative for additional
assistance on finding a solution to your specific needs.

Descriptions and Physical Properties

Molded Foam for General Purpose Cushioning/Seating Applications
2K MDI-based water-blown PU system for transportation seating, padding and recreational items.

Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear

Density, Set, % thickness loss Strength, % Strength, pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft3 psi

SPECFLEX™ NF 766 Polyol/ 2200-3300 40-80 2.9 8.5 23.7 103 1.0
VORALUX™ HE 150 ISOCYANATE
Molded Foam for Furniture/Seating Applications Intended to Pass CAL TB117 Flammability
Water-blown fully formulated polyol and isocyanate for furniture and transportation applications.
Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear
Density, Set, % thickness loss Strength, % Strength, pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft3 psi

VORALUX™ HM 731 Polyol/ 850-1550 80-140 3.03 <5.0 36 150 1.8

VORALUX
HE 140 Isocyanate

VORALUX RENUE HM 732 Polyol/ 700-1300 80-140 3.04 10 22 160 1.2

VORALUX HE 140 Isocyanate

VORALUX HM 738 Polyol/VORALUX 1715-3180 80-140 4.5-5.5 – – – –

HE 140 Isocyanate

Molded Foam with Good Physical Properties for Small Parts

2K medium density flexible flexible foam for gaskets, protective padding, armrests and headrests.

Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Set, Tensile Elongation, Tear

Density, % thickness loss Strength, % Strength, pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft 3 psi

SPECFLEX™ NS 673 Polyol/ 1100-1400 400-550 12.7 – – 110 9.9

SPECFLEX NE 344 Isocyanate

Molded Foam for Low Emissions/Non-PVC-Staining Application

2K medium density flexible foam for gaskets, NVH parts, anti-fatigue mats, protective padding, armrests and headrests.

Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear

Density, Set, %thickness loss Strength, % Strength, pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft3 psi

SPECFLEX™ NS 806 Polyol/ 850-1550 325-600 10.5 3.3 45 143 2

SPECFLEX NE 344 Isocyanate

Integral Skin Applications

2K medium HFC blown foam for furniture, transportation, sports and recreational applications.
Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear
Density, Set, %thickness loss Strength, % Strength,pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft 3 psi

SPECFLEX™ NM 841 Polyol/ 800-1100 30-50 18 – 264 140 28

SPECFLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 803 Polyol/ 800-1100 30-50 14.6 – 190 160 30

SPECFLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 806 Polyol/ 800-1300 30-50 23 – 360 130 37

SPECFLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 874 Polyol/ 700-1200 30-50 15.3 – – – –

SPECFLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

Viscoelastic Foam Applications

Water-blown formulated polyols for bedding and medical applications.
Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear
Density, Set, %thickness loss Strength, psi % Strength,pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft 3

VORALUX™ HK 512 Polyol/ 800-1480 50-90 3.15 – – – –

SPECFLEX™ NE 382 Isocyanate

VORALUX HK 575 Polyol/ 1570 60 75 2.25 (75%) – – –

VORALUX HE 141 Isocyanate
Archery Target Application
2K medium density semi-flexible foam for archery targets and recreational applications.

Product Viscosity Molded 50% Compression Tensile Elongation, Tear

Density, Set, %thickness loss Strength, % Strength,pli
Polyol Isocyanate lb/ft 3 psi

SPECFLEX™ ND 866 Polyol/ 2000-4000 450-900 5.8-6.4 – – – –

SPECFLEX NE 361 Isocyanate

Typical Reaction Characteristics

Molded Foam for General Purpose Cushioning/Seating Applications
Hand Mix

Cream Time, Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

SPECFLEX™ NF 766 Polyol/ 6-12 43-49 46-56 –

VORALUX™ HE 150 Isocyanate

Molded Foam for Furniture/Seating Applications Intended to Pass CAL TB117 Flammability

Hand Mix

Cream Time, Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

VORALUX™ HM 731 Polyol/ 12-16 58-70 77-93 2.4-3.0

VORALUX HE 140 Isocyanate

VORALUX RENUE HM 732 11-15 54-68 70-86 2.6-3.2

Polyol/VORALUX HE 140 Isocyanate

VORALUX HM 738 Polyol/VORALUX 10-14 63-77 90-110 3.4-4.2

HE 140 Isocyanate

Molded Foam with Good Physical Properties for Small Parts

Hand Mix

Cream Time, Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

SPECFLEX™ NS 673 Polyol/ 11-17 58-70 136-150 6.0-6.8

SPECFLEX NE 344 Isocyanate

Molded Foam for Low Emissions/Non-PVC-Staining Applications

Hand Mix

Cream Time, Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

SPECFLEX™ NS 806 Polyol/ 16-21 73-81 – 6.8-8.3

SPECFLEX NE 344 Isocyanate
Integral Skin Applications
Hand Mix

Cream Time, Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

SPECFLEX™ NM 841 Polyol/SPEC- 17-23 65-78 75-95 6.6-7.4

FLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 803 Polyol/SPECFLEX 26=32 80-95 95-110 7.8-8.7

NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 806 Polyol/SPECFLEX 16-22 45-60 62-85 9.5-11.5

NE 357 Isocyanate

SPECFLEX NR 874 Poloyol/SPEC- 18-24 73-83 93-110 6.6-7.4

FLEX NE 357 Isocyanate

Viscoelastic Foam Applications

Hand Mix

Cream Time, Seconds Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

VORALUX™ HK 512 Polyol/SPEC- 10-14 60-74 85-95 2.6-3.2

FLEX™ NE 382
Isocyanate

VORALUX HK 575 Polyol/VORALUX 10-13 82-85 – –

HE 141 Isocyanate

Archery Target Applications

Hand Mix

Cream Time, Seconds Gel, Rise, Free Rise

Seconds Seconds Density, lb/ft3

SPECFLEX™ ND 866 Polyol/SPEC- 22-36 120-180 – –

FLEX™ NE 361
Isocyanate

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