Dow Chemical forms new business unit

Article Type: Industry news From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 38, Issue 6

Following the acquisition of Rohm and Haas in April 2009, the Dow Chemical Company has formed a new business unit focused on the coatings market. Dow Coating Materials combines the resources and technologies of both companies to globally supply raw materials for architectural and industrial coatings. The new business unit provides a wide range of chemistries and support across many different product lines, including core binder technologies such as latex emulsions, epoxies, solution vinyl resins, and other polymer technologies. The business also offers a portfolio of rheology modifiers and cellulosic-based products. In addition, the company will leverage many other product lines including biocides, acrylic monomers, surfactants, and polyurethanes.