 Engineered polymer systems for superior automotive carpets
Dow Reichhold supplies thermomoldable latex products and pre-coats to the automotive market. Applications include moldable and non-moldable carpets for trunks and interior cabins.
Take advantage of our experience
Our extensive background in polymer synthesis and development includes 20 years of experience in supply specialty latexes to the automotive industry from facilities in both North America and Europe, and the support of a global organization with manufacturing, research, and technical support capabilities.
If you’d like to have us review your specific needs to determine what type of specialty latex will do the best job for you, please use our Contact Us form.
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| Automotive Carpets1 |
| Product Name |
Applications |
Solids (%) |
Viscosity, max (cPs by Brookfield) |
pH |
Tg (DSC °C) |
Features and Uses |
| DR2101 |
Needle-felt and tufted fabrics |
56.0-58.0 |
240-2600 |
8.8-9.2 |
103 |
High degree of shape retention |
| DR2102 |
Needle-felt and tufted fabrics |
44.0-48.0 |
500 Max |
7.7-8.2 |
-46 |
High abrasion resistance, does not assist with shape retention |
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1Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.
Polymers for automotive sound damping applications
Specialty latex polymers from Dow Reichhold are excellent choices for formulating a range of sound damping compounds that can be used in automotive body shop, paint shop or trim shop applications. Dow Reichhold polymers provide both noise and vibration reduction properties over various temperature ranges.
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| Product Name |
Applications |
Solids (%) |
Viscosity, max
(cPs by Brookfield) |
pH |
Tg
(DSC °C) |
Features and Uses |
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DR2270
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Automotive damping compounds |
44.0-48.0 |
200 Max |
7.7-8.2 |
-46 |
Loss factor of greater than 0.20 over a temperature range of -38°C to -11°C |
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DR2220
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Automotive damping compounds |
44.0- 47.0 |
175 Max |
8.0- 9.0 |
-30 |
Loss factor of greater than 0.20 over a temperature range of -12°C to 54°C |
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DR2239
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Automotive damping compounds |
45.0- 47.0 |
500 Max |
6.0- 7.0 |
-8 |
Loss factor of greater than 0.20 over a temperature range of 16°C to 88°C |
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DR2241
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Automotive damping compounds |
47.0- 49.0 |
500 Max |
5.0-6.0 |
+2 |
Loss factor of greater than 0.20 over a temperature range of 20°C to 55°C |
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DR2233
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Automotive damping compounds |
49.0- 51.0 |
500 Max |
5.5- 6.5 |
+11 |
Loss factor of greater than 0.20 over a temperature range of 32°C to 82°C |
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1Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.
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