Polyolefin Innovations for Hygiene Absorbent Applications

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Comfort. Functionality. Innovation.

Sustainability. These are the things

that unite us all in the hygiene

absorbent products industry. But

each participant brings unique

knowledge, skills, and experience

to achieve these end results.

As an established global leader in Health

& Hygiene, The Dow Chemical Company

(“Dow”) believes that to deliver exceptional

end products to the marketplace, working

closely with our customers is key. Through

global reach, a broad product offering, a

constant focus on what’s next, and experts

with answers, Dow is strongly positioned

to work with converters and brand owners

to develop cost-effective and differentiated

hygiene nonwoven products.

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A F O C U S O N S U S TA I N A BI L I T Y

What is Sustainability?

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Dow is working on today’s and tomorrow’s

material solutions that can help improve the

processing of nonwoven articles and the end

performance of the final product for several

key applications:

• Baby diapers and training pants

• Feminine hygiene

• Adult incontinence

• Medical drapes and gowns

• Household, personal, and industrial wipes

• Filtration

Some of the more common responses to

this question might include words like

bio-based, renewable, biodegradable, or

recyclable. Though these are all components

of sustainability, they are only part of

the complete definition. Dow assesses

sustainability by considering the full life

cycle of a product – an objective, scientific

approach that provides a comprehensive view

of a product from cradle to grave (or, cradle

to cradle, when alternative end-of-life options

are viable).

And, Dow is in touch with the key consumer

drivers that affect category and brand

preferences, so that our R&D pipeline

develops material innovations that deliver:

• Cloth-like softness and aesthetics

• Body conformance

• Skin health maintenance

• Odor prevention and control

• Liquid management

• Barrier protection

• Reduced bulk

• Elasticity and toughness

• Convenience

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Differentiated Technologies

Always Discovering Something New

From back sheets to bicomponent

fibers, Dow is constantly working

to be first to what’s next in hygiene

nonwoven and film technology.

Advancing Back Sheets

Barrier films for diaper back sheets are

typically cast or blown films composed

of blends of DOW™ Linear Low Density

Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resins, DOWLEX™

Polyethylene (PE) Resins, or ELITE™ Enhanced

Polyethylene (EPE) Resins and DOW Low

Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Resins – allowing

for excellent combinations of processability,

stiffness, and impact or abuse resistance.

A F O C U S O N S U S TA I N A BI L I T Y

Measurable Results

Dow resins can deliver on the properties or

attributes desired in barrier films for back sheets:

• Excellent wettability for compounding in breathable films

• High output rates

• High stiffness for downgauging and repeat print

• Cloth-like softness and aesthetics

• Body conformance

• Skin health maintenance

• Odor prevention and control

• Liquid management

In addition, Dow offers a differentiated

resin design that helps optimize stiffness/

toughness balance and simplify the

resin blend for next generation back

sheet. XUS 81841.16 Polyethylene Resin1

, from the family of DOWLEX resins, is

a single resin replacement excellent for

non-breathable formulations.

3 1Developmental product of The Dow Chemical Company2Results based on a ten-year, Dow internal, diaper dissection study™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

In the past decade, nonwoven developments and Dow polymer technologies have helped to:

• Reducebacksheetandtopsheetweightbymore than 50%, which translates to roughly a 50% reduction of CO emissions from the manufacture of these applications.2

•Reduceinfantdiaperfilmsfrom28g/m2 to just 15g/m2, which translates to approximately 80% more baby diapers produced from one kilogram of polymer, compared to what was possible only a few years ago.2

• Increasethroughputupto30%duringfiber spinning and reduce energy consumption up to 40% during nonwoven bonding at the same line speed.2

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Bicomponent Fibers – The Best of Both Worlds

Bicomponent spunbond technology

advantageously combines the properties of

ASPUN™ Fiber Grade Resins (used in the

sheath layer) with that of polypropylene

resins (used in the core).

Polypropylene

• Improved processing • Excellent abrasion resistance• Broad bonding window• High tensile strength

ASPUN Fiber Grade Resins

• Excellent softness• Improved drape• High elongation

ASPUN Fiber Grade Resins may also be

combined with Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) or polypropylene in bicomponent binder

fibers for absorbent core strength. And, the

addition of polyethylene-based AMPLIFY™

Maleic Anhydride (MAH) Grafted Functional

Polymers improves adhesion between

the polymeric and cellulose fibers for an

advanced level of performance, primarily

absorbency and efficient use of the super

absorbent polymer (SAP).

The next big innovation is right around the

corner. Your Dow Representative can provide

all of the latest news and breakthroughs.

To guide our development of sustainable

nonwoven solutions, Dow considers what

sustainability means at each and every

stage of the product life cycle. Here are

just a few examples:

Resin Manufacturer – energy efficiencies,

water consumption, and harnessing viable

renewable feedstocks

Converter – processing efficiencies, energy

alternatives, inter-material replacement, and

lightweighting

Brand Owner – manufacturing efficiencies,

fast packaging speeds, product protection,

brand recognition, and reduced need to

re-manufacture

Retailer – transportation efficiencies,

product protection, extended shelf life, shelf

space, and reduced need to restock

Consumer – leakage protection, skin care,

discreetness, convenience, functionality, and

reduced need to repurchase

End-of-life – re-use, recycling, chemical

transformation, recycle-to-energy, composting,

and landfill

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Innovative Products

The Tools for Success

DOWLEX™ Linear Low Density Polyethylene Resins are the mainstay

products in back sheet technology and have

helped enable converters to downgauge

without sacrificing overall performance, which

includes excellent toughness as well as tear

and puncture resistance.

ELITE™ Enhanced Polyethylene Resins

offer a single material solution that combines

properties of sealability and softness; high

puncture resistance and processability; and

high puncture resistance and stiffness.

DOW™ LDPE Resins offer exceptional

product consistency, supply reliability, and

technical benefits that include increased

output rates and web stability.

Dow’s polypropylene resins include homo-

polymer polypropylene, random copolymers,

impact copolymers, and INSPIRE™ Performance

Polymers. These resins offer excellent

processability for optimum productivity.

Elastomeric products from Dow offer

differentiated stretch and comfort in nonwovens

and films & laminates, as well as excellent

processing and end-use performance in

adhesives. Visit www.dowelastomers.com

or ask your Dow Representative about the

following products:

• AFFINITY™ Polyolefin Plastomers

• AMPLIFY™ Functional Polymers

• ENGAGE™ Polyolefin Elastomers

• INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers

• VERSIFY™ Plastomers & Elastomers

Dow offers one of the broadest

portfolios of polyolefin products for

nonwoven applications. Whether it’s

improved processing characteristics

or any number of performance and

comfort properties, chances are

Dow has a resin to fit the need.

And, if not, we’ll get to work on it. For more

specific product information, refer to the

tables in the back pocket.

ASPUN™ Fiber Grade Resins offer

improved processability for converters and

excellent cloth-like haptics for remarkable

comfort compared to homopolymer

polypropylene. Due to their lower melting

point, ASPUN resins are

used for lamination and

thermal bonding applications

such as monocomponent or

bicomponent fibers. ASPUN

resins may also be used in

meltblown technology.

ATTANE™ Ultra Low Density Polyethylene Resins offer improved drapability and

softness for comfort, and low noise for

discreetness. These resins also offer excellent

tear and puncture resistance.

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Much More Than Just a Supplier

As a leader in the global

Health & Hygiene nonwovens

industry, Dow offers a sharp

focus on innovation, a broad

range of products, as well as

exceptional customer service

and support:

• Reliable, flexible, and consistent supply with global capability

• Effective cost management

• Strong industry engagement

• Experience and understanding of market segments, applications, and fabrication processes

• Collaborative approach to solving problems

• Fast answers to technical questions

• Resourced to help customers meet their sustainability needs

For more information on the

products, applications, and

innovative developments

presented here, contact your

Dow Representative and visit

www.dowplastics.com.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 768-19851-0810SP

For more information on products, innovations, expertise, and other services available to you from Dow’s Plastics business group, visit www.dowplastics.com and choose your region, or contact us as indicated below.

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+32-3-450-2240

Italy +800-783-825

South Africa +800-99-5078

Asia Pacific +800-7776-7776

+603-7965-5392

North America

U.S. & Canada 1-800-441-4369

1-989-832-1426

Mexico +1-800-441-4369

Latin America

Argentina +54-11-4319-0100

Brazil +55-11-5188-9000

Colombia +57-1-219-6000

Mexico +52-55-5201-4700

The principles of Responsible Care® and Sustainable Development influence the production of printed literaturefor The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). As a contribution towards the protection of our environment, Dow’s printed literature is produced in small quantities and on paper containing recovered/post-consumer fiber and using 100 percent soy-based ink whenever possible.

NOTICE: Any photographs of end-use applications in this document represent potential end-use applications but do not necessarily represent current commercial applications, nor do they represent an endorsement by Dow of the actual products. Further, these photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect either an endorsement or sponsorship of any other manufacturer for a specific potential end-use product or application, or for Dow, or for specific products manufactured by Dow.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, the Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the Customer’s use and for ensuring that the Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other gov ernmental enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

NOTICE: If products are described as “experimental” or “developmental”: (1) product specifications may not be fully determined; (2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required; (3) there is greater potential for Dow to change specifications and/or discontinue production; and (4) although Dow may from time to time provide samples of such products, Dow is not obligated to supply or otherwise commercialize such products for any use or application whatsoever.

NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: Dow will not knowingly sell or sample any product or service (“Product”) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for:a. long-term or permanent contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues. “Long-term” is contact which exceeds

72 continuous hours;b. use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved (“cardiac prosthetic devices”

include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass-assisted devices);

c. use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; ord. use specifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with

human reproduction.

Dow requests that customers considering use of Dow products in medical applications notify Dow so that appropriate assessments may be conducted.

Dow does not endorse or claim suitability of its products for specific medical applications. It is the responsibility of the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer to determine that the Dow product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended use. DOW MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY DOW PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

This document is intended for use within ASIA PACIFIC.Published August, 2010. Printed in Singapore.© 2010 The Dow Chemical Company

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Asia-PacificDow Products for Fibers, Nonwovens, and Barrier Films1

Product Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density3

(g/cm3)Fabrication Application Key Exceptional Attributes

PE Resins for Fibers & Nonwovens

ASPUN™ 6835A Fiber Grade Resin 17.0 0.950 Staple Fibers, Binder Fibers

Top Sheet, Back Sheet Ears, Absorbent Core

Long-term Spinnability, Softness, Drape, Low Melting Point

ASPUN™ 6850A Fiber Grade Resin 30.0 0.955 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Long-term Spinnability, Softness, Drape

PE Resins for Barrier Films

ATTANE™ 4404G ULDPE Resin 4.0 0.904 Cast Film, Blown Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Extensible, Dart Impact and Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2049G PE Resin 1.0 0.926 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2042G PE Resin 1.0 0.930 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Balance of Modulus and Toughness

DOWLEX™ 2047G PE Resin 2.3 0.917 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2036P PE Resin 2.5 0.935 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Balance of Modulus and Toughness

DOWLEX™ 2027G PE Resin 4.0 0.941 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Modulus

DOWLEX™ 2035 PE Resin 6.0 0.919 Cast Film Breathable Back Sheet for Absorbent Articles, Medical, Protective Apparel, Housewraps

Compounding and Films Conversion Processability; Good Filler Dispersion, Drawability and Toughness

ELITE™ 5220G EPE Resin 3.5 0.915 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Compounding and Films Conversion Processability; Good Filler Dispersion, Drawability and Toughness

ELITE™ 5815 EPE Resin 15.0 0.910 Coating Nonwoven Coating High Speed and High Output Low Gauge Coating

XUS 60900.03 PE Resin4 2.5 0.935 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Good Balance of Modulus and Toughness

XUS 81841.16 PE Resin4 6.0 0.947 Cast Film Non-breathable Backsheet Maintain High Film Stiffness at Low Gauge; Low Pressure and 20% Higher Production Rate; Low Gels (eliminates pin holes issue)

1 Typical Values, not to be construed as specifications2 In accordance with ASTM D 1238 3 In accordance with ASTM D 7924 Developmental resin of The Dow Chemical Company

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 768-20031-0810SP

For more information on products, innovations, expertise, and other services available to you from Dow’s Plastics business group, visit www.dowplastics.com and choose your region, or contact us as indicated below.

Europe/Middle East +800-3694-6367

+32-3-450-2240

Italy +800-783-825

South Africa +800-99-5078

Asia Pacific +800-7776-7776

+603-7965-5392

North America

U.S. & Canada 1-800-441-4369

1-989-832-1426

Mexico +1-800-441-4369

Latin America

Argentina +54-11-4319-0100

Brazil +55-11-5188-9000

Colombia +57-1-219-6000

Mexico +52-55-5201-4700

The principles of Responsible Care® and Sustainable Development influence the production of printed literaturefor The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). As a contribution towards the protection of our environment, Dow’s printed literature is produced in small quantities and on paper containing recovered/post-consumer fiber and using 100 percent soy-based ink whenever possible.

NOTICE: Any photographs of end-use applications in this document represent potential end-use applications but do not necessarily represent current commercial applications, nor do they represent an endorsement by Dow of the actual products. Further, these photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect either an endorsement or sponsorship of any other manufacturer for a specific potential end-use product or application, or for Dow, or for specific products manufactured by Dow.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, the Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the Customer’s use and for ensuring that the Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other gov ernmental enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

NOTICE: If products are described as “experimental” or “developmental”: (1) product specifications may not be fully determined; (2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required; (3) there is greater potential for Dow to change specifications and/or discontinue production; and (4) although Dow may from time to time provide samples of such products, Dow is not obligated to supply or otherwise commercialize such products for any use or application whatsoever.

NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: Dow will not knowingly sell or sample any product or service (“Product”) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for:a. long-term or permanent contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues. “Long-term” is contact which exceeds

72 continuous hours;b. use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved (“cardiac prosthetic devices”

include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass-assisted devices);

c. use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; ord. use specifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with

human reproduction.

Dow requests that customers considering use of Dow products in medical applications notify Dow so that appropriate assessments may be conducted.

Dow does not endorse or claim suitability of its products for specific medical applications. It is the responsibility of the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer to determine that the Dow product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended use. DOW MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY DOW PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

This document is intended for use within ASIA PACIFIC.Published August, 2010. Printed in Singapore.© 2010 The Dow Chemical Company

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Latin AmericaDow Products for Barrier Films1

Product Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density3

(g/cm3)Fabrication Application Key Exceptional Attributes

Resins for Barrier Films

ATTANE™ 4404G ULDPE Resin 4.0 0.904 Cast Film, Blown Film

Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Puncture and Tear Resistance, Extensibility, and Toughness

DOW™ HDPE 05962B Resin 5.0 0.959 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Stiffness

DOW™ HDPE DMDA 8007 Resin 8.3 0.965 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

High Stiffness/Modulus

DOW™ LDPE 640I Resin 2.0 0.920 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processing

DOW™ LDPE 219M Resin 2.0 0.922 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processing

DOW™ LDPE 641S Resin 2.1 0.922 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processing

DOW™ LDPE 722S Resin 8.0 0.918 Cast Film, Extrusion Coating

Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processing

DOWLEX™ 2247G PE Resin 2.3 0.917 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2107B PE Resin 2.6 0.918 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2028B PE Resin 4.0 0.940 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Stiffness /Toughness Balance

ELITE™ 5220B EPE Resin 3.5 0.915 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Tear Resistance, Filler Loading, Toughness, Softness

XB 81841.16 PE Resin4 6.0 0.947 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Stiffness at Low Gauge; Processing

1 Typical Values, not to be construed as specifications2 In accordance with ASTM D 12383 In accordance with ASTM D 7924 Developmental resin of The Dow Chemical Company

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 768-20031-0810SP

For more information on products, innovations, expertise, and other services available to you from Dow’s Plastics business group, visit www.dowplastics.com and choose your region, or contact us as indicated below.

Europe/Middle East +800-3694-6367

+32-3-450-2240

Italy +800-783-825

South Africa +800-99-5078

Asia Pacific +800-7776-7776

+603-7965-5392

North America

U.S. & Canada 1-800-441-4369

1-989-832-1426

Mexico +1-800-441-4369

Latin America

Argentina +54-11-4319-0100

Brazil +55-11-5188-9000

Colombia +57-1-219-6000

Mexico +52-55-5201-4700

The principles of Responsible Care® and Sustainable Development influence the production of printed literaturefor The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”). As a contribution towards the protection of our environment, Dow’s printed literature is produced in small quantities and on paper containing recovered/post-consumer fiber and using 100 percent soy-based ink whenever possible.

NOTICE: Any photographs of end-use applications in this document represent potential end-use applications but do not necessarily represent current commercial applications, nor do they represent an endorsement by Dow of the actual products. Further, these photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect either an endorsement or sponsorship of any other manufacturer for a specific potential end-use product or application, or for Dow, or for specific products manufactured by Dow.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, the Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the Customer’s use and for ensuring that the Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other gov ernmental enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

NOTICE: If products are described as “experimental” or “developmental”: (1) product specifications may not be fully determined; (2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required; (3) there is greater potential for Dow to change specifications and/or discontinue production; and (4) although Dow may from time to time provide samples of such products, Dow is not obligated to supply or otherwise commercialize such products for any use or application whatsoever.

NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: Dow will not knowingly sell or sample any product or service (“Product”) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for:a. long-term or permanent contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues. “Long-term” is contact which exceeds

72 continuous hours;b. use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved (“cardiac prosthetic devices”

include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass-assisted devices);

c. use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; ord. use specifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with

human reproduction.

Dow requests that customers considering use of Dow products in medical applications notify Dow so that appropriate assessments may be conducted.

Dow does not endorse or claim suitability of its products for specific medical applications. It is the responsibility of the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer to determine that the Dow product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended use. DOW MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY DOW PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

This document is intended for use within ASIA PACIFIC.Published August, 2010. Printed in Singapore.© 2010 The Dow Chemical Company

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North AmericaDow Products for Fibers, Nonwovens, and Barrier Films1

Product Properties Fabrication Application Key Exceptional Attributes

PE Resins for Fibers & Nonwovens Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density4

(g/cm3)

ASPUN™ 6835A Fiber Grade Resin 17.0 0.950 Spunbond, Staple Fibers, Binder Fibers

Top Sheet, Back Sheet Ears, Absorbent Core

Long-term Spinnability, Softness, Drape, Low Melting Point

ASPUN™ 6850A Fiber Grade Resin 30.0 0.955 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Long-term Spinnability, Softness, Drape

PP Resins for Fibers & Nonwovens Melt Index3 (g/10 min)

Flexural Modulus5 (MPa)

DH 375.01 Polypropylene Resin6 4.0 1310 Staple fiber Staple Fiber Product Consistency, Bonding

DOW™ Polypropylene 6D43 Resin 35.0 827 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Drape, Good Spinnability

DOW™ Polypropylene 5D49 Resin 38.0 1240 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Excellent Spinnability

PE Resins for Barrier Films Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density4

(g/cm3)

ATTANE™ 4203 ULDPE Resin 0.8 0.905 Blown Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Puncture & Tear Resistance, Extendibility, Softness

ATTANE™ 4201 ULDPE Resin 1.0 0.912 Blown Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Puncture & Tear Resistance, Extensibility, Softness

ATTANE™ 4404G ULDPE Resin 4.0 0.904 Cast Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Puncture and Tear resistance, Extensibility, Softness

DOW™ HDPE DMDA-8007 NT 7 Resin 8.3 0.965 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet High Stiffness/Modulus, Heat Resistance

XDMDA-8810 NT 7 HDPE Resin6 12.0 0.940 Extrusion Coating Non-breathable Back Sheet Processability, Low Coating Weight

DOW™ LDPE 640I Resin 2.0 0.920 Cast Film, Blown Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processability

DOW™ LDPE 722 Resin 8.0 0.918 Extrusion Coating Non-breathable Back Sheet Processability, Low Coating Weight

DOW™ LDPE 4012 Resin 12.0 0.918 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Processability, Low Coating Weight

DOWLEX™ 2047G PE Resin 2.3 0.917 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Toughness, Processability

DOWLEX™ 2036G PE Resin 2.5 0.935 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

High Stiffness/Toughness Balance

DOWLEX™ 2027G PE Resin 4.0 0.941 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet, Nonwoven Coating

High Stiffness/Toughness Balance, Processability

DOWLEX™ 2035 PE Resin 6.0 0.917 Cast Film Breathable Back Sheet Modulus, Toughness, Filler Acceptance

ELITE™ 5230G EPE Resin 4.0 0.916 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Processing, Tear Resistance, Filler Loading

XUS 81841.16 PE Resin6 6.0 0.947 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet High Stiffness/Toughness Balance, Processability

PP Resins for Barrier Films Melt Index3 (g/10 min)

Flexural Modulus5 (MPa)

DOW™ Polypropylene 6D82 Resin 7.0 550 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Modulus, Heat Resistance

DOW™ Polypropylene 6D21 Resin 8.0 758 Cast film Non-breathable Back Sheet Modulus, Heat Resistance

DOW™ Polypropylene C702-20 Resin

20.0 1030 Cast film Non-breathable Back Sheet Modulus, Heat Resistance, Processability

DOW™ Polypropylene C700-35N Resin

35.0 1520 Cast film Non-breathable Back Sheet Modulus, Heat Resistance, Processability

1 Typical Values, not to be construed as specifications2 In accordance with ASTM D 12383 In accordance with ASTM D 1238; MFR 2.16 kg/230°C4 In accordance with ASTM D 7925 In accordance with ASTM D 790A6 Developmental resin of The Dow Chemical Company

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No. 768-20031-0810SP

For more information on products, innovations, expertise, and other services available to you from Dow’s Plastics business group, visit www.dowplastics.com and choose your region, or contact us as indicated below.

Europe/Middle East +800-3694-6367

+32-3-450-2240

Italy +800-783-825

South Africa +800-99-5078

Asia Pacific +800-7776-7776

+603-7965-5392

North America

U.S. & Canada 1-800-441-4369

1-989-832-1426

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Product Properties Fabrication Application Key Exceptional Attributes

PE Resins for Fibers & Nonwovens Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density4

(g/cm3)

ASPUN™ 6834 Fiber Grade Resin 17.0 0.950 Spunbond, Staple Fibers and Binder Fibers

Top Sheet, Back Sheet Ears, Absorbent Core

Long-term Spinning Performance

PP Resins for Fibers & Nonwovens Melt Index3 (g/10 min)

Flexural Modulus5 (MPa)

DOW™ Polypropylene H502-25RG Resin 25.0 1200 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Anti-gas Fading Stabilization

DOW™ Polypropylene H502-25RZ Resin 25.0 1200 Spunbond Top Sheet, Back Sheet Standard PP Stabilization

PE Resins for Barrier Films Melt Index2 (g/10 min)

Density4

(g/cm3)

ATTANE™ 4100G ULDPE Resin 1.0 0.912 Blown Film, Cast Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Puncture & Tear Resistance

ATTANE™ 4102G ULDPE Resin 1.0 0.905 Blown Film, Cast Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Puncture & Tear Resistance

ATTANE™ 4606G ULDPE Resin 3.0 0.911 Blown Film, Cast Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Puncture & Tear Resistance

ATTANE™ 4607G ULDPE Resin 4.0 0.904 Blown Film, Cast Film Back Sheet, Diaper Ears, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Puncture & Tear Resistance

DOW™ HDPE KS 10100 UE Resin 4.0 0.955 Cast Film Extrusion Non-breathable Back Sheet Stiffness, Modulus

DOW™ HDPE KT 10000 UE Resin 8.0 0.964 Cast Film Extrusion Non-breathable Back Sheet Stiffness, Modulus

DOW™ LDPE 310E Resin 0.75 0.924 Blown Film Barrier Films Processing

DOW™ LDPE SC 7641 Resin 2.0 0.924 Cast Film Barrier Films Processing

DOW™ LDPE SC 7642 Resin 2.0 0.928 Cast Film Barrier Films Processing

DOW™ LDPE PG 7004 Resin 4.1 0.922 Extrusion Coating, Cast Film

Barrier Films, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Softness, Tear Resistance

DOWLEX™ 2042E PE Resin 1.0 0.930 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Modulus

DOWLEX™ 2107G PE Resin 2.3 0.917 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Elmendorf Tear

DOWLEX™ 2108G PE Resin 2.7 0.935 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Modulus

DOWLEX™ 2111G PE Resin 3.7 0.920 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Elmendorf Tear, Modulus

DOWLEX™ 2035G PE Resin 6.0 0.919 Cast Film Breathable Back Sheet Filler Loading, Processing, Compound Carrier

ELITE™ 5100G EPE Resin 0.85 0.920 Blown Film, Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet, Apertured Top Sheet

Dart Impact, Elmendorf Tear, Extensibility

ELITE™ 5230G EPE Resin 4.0 0.916 Cast Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet, Apertured Top Sheet

Processing, Tear Resistance, Filler Loading

ELITE™ 5800G EPE Resin 12.0 0.911 Extrusion Coating Non-breathable Back Sheet, Nonwoven Coating

Toughness, Processing, Adhesion to Nonwoven

PP Resins for Barrier Films Melt Index3 (g/10 min)

Flexural Modulus5 (MPa)

DOW™ Polypropylene H733-07 Resin 7.0 1300 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Stiffness, Heat Resistance, Processing

DOW™ Polypropylene C7057-07 Resin 7.0 1100 Cast Film Non-breathable Back Sheet Stiffness, Heat Resistance, Processing

DOW™ Polypropylene C7070-35N Resin 35.0 1250 Cast Film Tapes Processing, Stiffness

INSPIRE™ 137 Performance Polymer 0.75 950 Blown Film Non-breathable and Breathable Back Sheet

Stiffness, Heat Resistance, Processing

1 Typical Values, not to be construed as specifications2 In accordance with ASTM D 12383 In accordance with ISO 1133; MFR 2.16 kg/230°C4 In accordance with ASTM D 7925 In accordance with ISO 178

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NOTICE: Any photographs of end-use applications in this document represent potential end-use applications but do not necessarily represent current commercial applications, nor do they represent an endorsement by Dow of the actual products. Further, these photographs are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect either an endorsement or sponsorship of any other manufacturer for a specific potential end-use product or application, or for Dow, or for specific products manufactured by Dow.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, the Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the Customer’s use and for ensuring that the Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other gov ernmental enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

NOTICE: If products are described as “experimental” or “developmental”: (1) product specifications may not be fully determined; (2) analysis of hazards and caution in handling and use are required; (3) there is greater potential for Dow to change specifications and/or discontinue production; and (4) although Dow may from time to time provide samples of such products, Dow is not obligated to supply or otherwise commercialize such products for any use or application whatsoever.

NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS: Dow will not knowingly sell or sample any product or service (“Product”) into any commercial or developmental application that is intended for:a. long-term or permanent contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues. “Long-term” is contact which exceeds

72 continuous hours;b. use in cardiac prosthetic devices regardless of the length of time involved (“cardiac prosthetic devices”

include, but are not limited to, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass-assisted devices);

c. use as a critical component in medical devices that support or sustain human life; ord. use specifically by pregnant women or in applications designed specifically to promote or interfere with

human reproduction.

Dow requests that customers considering use of Dow products in medical applications notify Dow so that appropriate assessments may be conducted.

Dow does not endorse or claim suitability of its products for specific medical applications. It is the responsibility of the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer to determine that the Dow product is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended use. DOW MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,CONCERNING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY DOW PRODUCT FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

This document is intended for use within ASIA PACIFIC.Published August, 2010. Printed in Singapore.© 2010 The Dow Chemical Company