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s o l u t i o n sS O F T, F L E X I B L E F I L M S F O R A W I D E R A N G E O F A P P L I C AT I O N S

When you need reliable adhesives, stick with

INTEGRAL* adhesive films from The Dow

Chemical Company.

INTEGRAL adhesive films are engineered to

adhere to virtually any substrate, from foam and

fabric to metal and wood. And they can be

designed to offer a wide range of properties to

suit practically any application.

Dow has been a leading developer a

of products based on advanced film

for more than 60 years. Our Enginee

Laminates business will work with y

or develop the right film for your pur

Stick with us for:

• Reliability

• High quality

• Dependability

• Innovation

• A commitment to your success

*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company

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E A S Y S T O R A G E A N D H A N D L I N

• Furnished in a clean, dry, non-tack

• Manufactured in continuous rolls

• Need only heat and pressure for a

• Simple cleanup

• Can be easily disposed or recycle

• Labor- and space-saving potentia

D E S I G N F L E X I B I L I T Y

• Designed for one- or two-sided ad

• Choice of adhesives, polymer formand blends

• Variety of melt flows

• Wide range of bond strengths

• Variety of activation temperatures

• Array of film structures and specia

• Color/tint options

• Custom embossing

engineeredt o your spec i f i ca t ions

INTEGRAL adhesive films are easy to work with

and can enhance your products and processes.

In addition to functioning as an adhesive, these

films offer added performance properties, easystorage and handling, and design flexibility.

P E R F O R M A N C E P R O P E R T I E S

• Breathability

• Barrier properties (air, liquids, etc.)

• Strength and toughness

• Significant adhesion to strengthen substrates• Dimensional stability

• Scratch and puncture resistance

• Chemical and corrosion resistance

• UV resistance

• Modified burn characteristics

• Enhanced acoustical properties

• Lower the coefficient of friction

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V E R S A T I L Ep e r f o r m a n c e

Thermoplastics

• ABS

• Polycarbonate

• Vinyl

Textile• Cotton

• Polyester

• Nylon

Other

• Glass

• Fiberglass

INTEGRAL adhesive films provide uniform

adhesion to a wide range of substrates,

including:

Metal

• Aluminum

• Steel/galvanized steel

• Copper

Paper• Cardboard

Foam

• Polyurethane

• Melamine

INTEGRAL adhesive films have proven effective

in diverse applications. Dow professionals are

available to help you select or formulate a film

to fit your particular needs.

• Liquid barrier

• Breathability

• Slip• Formability

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a p p l i a n c e• Good adhesion

• Barrier properties

• Corrosion resistance

• Noise/vibration reduc

• Aesthetics



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• Good adhesion

• Moisture barrier

• Improved opacity

• Thermal stability

• Surface sealing

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• Excellent adhesion

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• Chemical resistance

• Barrier properties

• Flexibility/drapability

• Formability

p a c k a g i• Easy lamination to a variety of sub

• High toughness and tear resistanc

• Good clarity

• Thermoformable

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T H E C H O I C E I S S I M P L EINTEGRAL adhesive films offer several advantages over

liquid adhesives:

• Precision thickness control

• Uniform coverage

• Easy handling and storage

• Minimal pollution

• Simple cleanup

• Reduced disposal costs

• Space- and energy-savings potential

• Minimal adhesive waste

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Spray ApplicationRequires AdditionalLabor or Capital for

Robots

HeatingElementsRequiring

Energy

Fabric orOtherSubstrate

SubstrateOverspray forWaste Disposal

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Spray Emissions to Environment

Spray Emissions to Environment

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When you specify INTEGRAL adhesiv

more than top-quality products, you g

and support of a global industry leade

than six decades, Dow Engineered F

Laminates has been committed to cu

developing high-performance and inn

ucts to solve complex challenges. Th

continues as we work with our custo

today’s – and tomorrow’s – opportun

You have adhesive needs and proces

challenges … we have adhesive solu

by in-depth research, development a

service of The Dow Chemical Compa

defined and documented quality syst

place at each of our manufacturing f

which are ISO 9002 standard certified

fully engaged in Six Sigma and have

Quality Network that includes a busin

leader and plant quality coordinators

maintenance of our quality systems.

are assured we will produce and del

dependable, quality products and ser

expect from Dow.

Dow has the resources and expertise

“push the envelope” and explore new

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