Dow has been honored with six prestigious 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. This recognition from The SEAL Awards underscores Dow’s dedication to driving innovation in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The Dow technologies recognized this year are all innovations in silicone chemistry. Among the recipients, SILASTIC™ SST 2650 Self-Sealing Silicone won in both the Sustainable Product and Sustainable Innovation categories.
“We are thrilled to receive these accolades, which highlight our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation,” said A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer at Dow. “Each of these SEAL awards underscores our mission to be the world’s most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company. We will continue to collaborate with our customers and partners to deliver high-performing sustainable solutions that positively impact society and the environment.”
The Dow innovations recognized in the Sustainable Innovation category of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards include:
- DOWSIL™ ACP-3089 Antifoam Compound: An all-in-one solution offering more efficient chemistry, better performance, and a more sustainable option for the pulp industry.
- SILASTIC™ SST 2650 Self-Sealing Silicone: A two-part ambient curing silicone elastomer designed to form a self-sealing layer on the inner surface of a tire, providing excellent sealing performance after a puncture and allowing for long-distance driving without loss of tire pressure.
The Dow innovations recognized in the Sustainable Product category of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards include:
- DOWSIL™ 2080 Resin: Suitable for making powder form silicone-modified polyester resin, improving heat resistance, film appearance, and durability of powder coatings.
- DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion: Enables durable and sustainable water-repellent outdoor and performance apparel.
- DOWSIL™ 991 Silicone High Performance Sealant: A low-modulus elastomeric alkoxy sealant designed to prevent staining of porous substrates such as natural stone and minimize streaking on metal panels and glass, enhancing building aesthetic performance.
- SILASTIC™ SST 2650 Self-Sealing Silicone: Recognized with an award in this category as well.
The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through its business sustainability and environmental journalism awards, while also funding research and pursuing its own environmental impact campaigns. The business sustainability awards recognize companies for their industry leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
