RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology

Automotive

Man and woman in red car.

Hybrid cars, bio-fuels, and eco-friendly upholstery are becoming more than trends in the automotive industry. With RENUVA™ Renewable Resource Technology, you can pair environmental stewardship with quality performance to make your company more competitive. RENUVA technology is greenhouse gas neutral and uses up to 60% fewer fossil fuel resources than conventional polyol technology. This break-through technology from Dow creates natural oil-based polyols that enable products with high levels of renewable content and exceptional product performance, all without the odor often associated with other bio-based polyols.

Applications:

  • Adhesives
  • Foams for seating, arm rests and head rests
  • Foams for instrument panels, door panels & consoles
  • Head liners
  • Impact-absorbing foams
  • Noise, vibration & harshness / under carpet foam
  • Protective coatings
  • RIM body panels & fascia


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