Dow’s history has always been closely linked with the Olympic Games. Our company was founded only one year after the first modern Olympic Games. Since then, we have been guided to achieve the highest performance. • Founded in 1897 in Midland, Michigan, USA. • Annual sales of US $60 billion in 2011. • 5,000 products manufactured in 37 countries for clients located in over 160 nations. • 52,000 employees. • A Fortune 50 Company. • The largest investments in research and development in the Chemical sector.
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Since 2010, Dow’s ties with the Olympic Games became stronger: we are now a Worldwide Partner and the Official Chemical Company of the Olympic Games until 2020. In order to achieve excellence in this role, we have made the best science and technology available to create innovative solutions capable of minimizing the environmental impact and promoting significant improvements in sports and the daily lives of Brazilians, such as in infrastructure, energy efficiency, transportation infrastructure, agriculture, and housing.
Be it in partnership with the public or private sector, our solutions are ideal for more sustainable construction projects during the Olympic Games. This legacy goes beyond the Games and changes the lives of millions of people.
DOW AND RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES Oering over 5,000 products for different applications, we have a complete technology portfolio available to clients. Dow provides solutions for the construction and maintenance of stadiums, for traffic markings and for improving energy efficiency and assure the comfort of athletes in their housing facilities.
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We are ready to apply our experience to all steps of project planning and execution for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. No matter the challenge, Dow always has the technology, creativity, and high performance you need to have a successful partnership.
Being a Dow partner means that you can count on over 100 years of knowledge in science and innovation, which leads to solutions for the most diversified applications during the Olympic Games: from the waterproofing systems used in sports arenas to components for energy transmission, from thermal insulation solutions used in construction projects to traffic markings for roads. We are not only committed to innovation; we have also made a commitment to our planet. Many of our technologies contribute to our obtaining points toward different sustainable construction certificates.
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PRESERVATION COOL ROOF
ADHESIVE COATING MORTAR
Acrylic coating technology that may be applied
Redispersible polymer and cellulose ether solutions
to several types of roofing, slabs, concrete
that make mortar easier and quicker to apply as
roof titles, fiber cement, metal, and asphalt. It
plaster splash, roughcast or brown coat, while
provides high resistance to weather conditions,
providing more adhesion and practicality to ceramic
prevents mildew and wearing, assures long-
and porcelain coating applications. These products
term durability, sun reflection and, consequently,
provide high performance, cost-effectiveness, and
energy efficiency and long-lasting sustainable
more productivity, since they cut down construction
benefits for buildings.
time and wasted material.
SURFACE PROTECTION - OUTDOORS
CEMENT WATERPROOFING cement
High-performance acrylic emulsion technologies
additives to weatherproof mortar and membranes,
developed for outdoor applications. Providing
providing durability and excellent adherence to
high resistance to ultraviolet radiation and weather
several types of cement substrate. This material
conditions, more durability and, consequently, more
is ideal to provide coating to reservoirs and tanks
cost-effective.
Acrylic
polymer
technologies
and
containing drinkable water, pools, underground areas, indoor and outdoor walls, and tile flooring.
SURFACE COATING - STAIN RESISTANCE Solutions for indoor surface coating that provide water repellency and stain resistance. Ideal for kitchens, restaurants, and environments where spills on the walls are a common occurrence. They are more sustainable, since they have a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and are formaldehyde-free.
ANTI-MICROBIAL SURFACE PROTECTION Technologies providing surface protection against bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Ideal for environments that require anti-microbial protection, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and hospitals.
ACRYLIC VARNISH FOR FLOORING OR EXPOSED CONCRETE SURFACES Emulsions to produce durable high-performance varnishes and water-based coating. They may be applied to exposed concrete surfaces and indoor or outdoor subfloors. They are more sustainable than
organic
alternatives.
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solvent-based
conventional
METAL SURFACE PROTECTION Monocomponent resins that protect metal surfaces
IMPACT MODIFICATION FOR PLASTIC PARTS
and prevent corrosion to assure highly-durable
Impact
structures with few applications.
polypropylene (PP) that, in addition to preventing
MORE SUSTAINABLE COATINGS Evoque™ is a pre-composite polymer with a unique
modifiers
for
polyethylene
(PE)
and
breakage under different use temperatures, also provide for lighter, more durable parts and freedom of design.
technology that optimizes the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in coating formulations. It reduces the amount of pigments to up to 20% and assures better coverage.
SURFACE WATERPROOFING
SUBSTRATE FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF
Polyurea
High-performance solutions to produce substrates
protection to structures, such as flooring and slabs.
used in artificial turf. They meet the demands of
They are more sustainable solutions for these
regulatory organizations, combining durability and
applications, due to the ultra-low volatile organic
recyclability.
compound (VOC) content. They have a wide range of
technologies
that
provide
efficient
applications (temperature and humidity), fast curing,
ADHESIVES FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF
excellent mechanical properties, and better cost-
Systems with different curing speeds and high
effectiveness when compared to other technologies,
adhesion to different types of substrates for synthetic
since they assure higher durability and eliminate the
grass installations. They eliminate the use of surface
need for frequent maintenance.
treatment solutions, thus increasing productivity. They have low volatile organic compound (VOC) contents
PROTECTIVE COATING
and provide high yields.
Solutions for surface coating. They allow for quick application and protection against ultraviolet rays,
ADHESIVE FOR RUNNING TRACKS
water, and chemicals. They assure surface aesthetics
High flexibility, combined with high mechanical
and integrity, avoiding loss or changes in color and
resistance, which provides for a high-performance
mechanical properties. Water-based, solvent-free
flooring capable of meeting the most demanding
materials for self-leveling flooring that are more
market norms. Due to the fact that they are free of
sustainable and less aggressive for applicators and
organic solvents, these are more sustainable products
users when compared to conventional systems.
than the conventional alternatives. It allows for the use of less rubber per volume unit.
DILATION JOINTS
WATER-PROOFING MEMBRANES Water-proofing
solutions
thermoplastic
membranes.
for
slabs
It
offers
that
use
excellent
Combination of high elasticity with excellent
processability, flexibility, mechanical resistance, easy
adhesion to concrete and metallic substrates.
installation, and freedom of design.
providing excellent sealing, thus contributing for higher durability and structural safety.
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AESTHETIC HARMONY ACRYLIC VARNISH FOR FLOORING OR EXPOSED CONCRETE SURFACES Emulsions to produce durable high-performance varnishes and water-based coating. They may be applied to exposed concrete surfaces and indoor or outdoor subfloors. They are more sustainable than organic solvent-based conventional alternatives.
SYSTEMS FOR TRAFFIC MARKINGS Water-based acrylic emulsion for highly-efficient and quick-drying. It allows for low-temperature formulations and excellent cost-effectiveness when compared to thermoplastic and organic solvent-based traffic markings. It is more sustainable, since it has a low volatile organic compounds
(VOC)
content
and
minimizes
the use of latex and titanium dioxide (TiO2) in formulations.
ADHESIVE COATING MORTAR Redispersible polymer and cellulose ether solutions that make mortar easier and quicker to apply as plaster splash, roughcast or brown coat, while providing more adhesion and practicality to ceramic and porcelain coating applications. These products provide high performance, costeffectiveness, and more productivity, since they cut down construction time and wasted material.
SELF-LEVELING FLOORING Technology that makes subfloors applications self-leveling, assuring high adherence, resistance, and durability. It eliminates the need for manual leveling performed by an operator, thus optimizing time and reducing constructions costs.
SURFACE PROTECTION - QUICK DRYING High-performance solutions for surface protection. It is easier to apply, dries within five minutes and minimizes construction time. Ideal for high-humidity outdoor environments. It is a more sustainable technology, since it is water-based and has a low volatile organic compounds (VOC) content.
SURFACE PROTECTION OUTDOORS High-performance acrylic emulsion technologies developed for outdoor applications. Providing high resistance to ultraviolet radiation and weather conditions, more durability and, consequently, more cost-effective.
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SURFACE COATING - STAIN RESISTANCE Solutions for indoor surface coating that provide water repellency and stain resistance. Ideal for kitchens, restaurants, and environments where spills on the walls are a common occurrence. They are more sustainable, since they have a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and are formaldehyde-free.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY THERMAL INSULATION PANELS Polyurethane systems solutions for thermal insulation to prevent exchange of heat with the outside environment. This technology contributes
ANTI-MICROBIAL SURFACE PROTECTION Technologies
providing
surface
that
require
more
sustainable
building
electricity demanded of HVAC systems. protection
against bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Ideal for environments
to
standards, since it minimizes the consumption of
anti-microbial
MATERIALS FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
protection, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and
Solutions for electronic circuits and fluorescent
hospitals.
light applications. Materials that may be conductive, insulating or dielectric and assure several benefits to circuits: better energy
METAL SURFACE PROTECTION
efficiency
Monocomponent resins that protect metal
performance and cost-effectiveness of electric
surfaces and prevent corrosion to assure highly-
circuits.
or
conductibility,
assuring
the
durable structures with few applications.
MORE SUSTAINABLE COATINGS Evoque™ is a pre-composite polymer with a unique technology that optimizes the use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in coating formulations. It reduces the amount of pigments to up to 20% and assures better coverage.
CARPET TECHNOLOGY Compounds used in the production of modular carpet coatings, which allow for easy installation and removal, are recyclable and provide comfort due to low volatile organic compound emissions and the absence of plastifiers.
COMPOUNDS FOR TRANSMISSION AND SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY DISTRIBUTION Compounds for wires and cables used in telephony, energy, and data transmission with technologies that double the product’s useful life. They provide better reliability and reduce the risk of failures in data transmission and energy, with better cost-effectiveness and less environmental impact.
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INTEGRATION DRAINING PIPES
WATER-HEATING PIPES
Polyethylene resin solutions that address the
Resins used in the manufacture of pipes for water
most demanding application standards for
distribution systems. Assure hygiene and absence
corrugated pipes. They are more resistant to
of corrosion.
the microbiological growth that usually affects pipes made of cement, iron, and steel, in addition to providing better cost-effectiveness to these materials. They also withstand the severe conditions to which draining pipes are under.
SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATION AND CONDUIT TUBES Polyethylene resins for conduit production and telecommunication and energy cable protection. They oer low-cost installation, light weight and flexibility, as well as effective protection against weather conditions, chemicals, and abrasion.
STEEL PIPE COATING PRESSURE PIPES Polyethylene resin that offers durability, integrity, and superior operational conditions to pressure pipe materials and applications. It meets ASTM and ISO standards. These resins have been specially designed for pressure pipe applications, including natural gas and drinkable water distribution lines.
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Adhesive technology for anti-corrosion steel pipe protection using a three-layer system (3LPE) epoxy + adhesive + high density polyethylene compound (HDPE). It complies with DIN 30670 and CAN/CSA Z245.21-06 standards for 3LPE coating.
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