Dow

Company address

2200 W. Salzburg Rd.
Auburn 48611 MI
United States

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dow Building Science, part of Dow Consumer Solutions, collaborates with industry professionals around the world to develop solutions to enhance design and aesthetics, increase durability, advance the energy efficiency of buildings, and improve the health and safety of building occupants.



For more than 50 years, Dow has used its pioneered and proven technologies to advance sustainable construction. Our silicone products for building façades are characterized by their outstanding weathering properties, UV resistance, temperature resistance, long-term elasticity and long service life. 



Taking a holistic approach, Dow brings together expertise from across the company to help customers find solutions to a wide range of high-performance building challenges.



Featuring DOWSIL™ brand products Dow’s high-performance building solutions include proven materials for structural and protective glazing, weatherproofing, insulating glass, and window and door fabrication.

Products

DOWSIL™ Silicone Structural Glazing (SSG) Sealants
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DOWSIL™ 121 Structural Glazing Sealant

A fast-curing structural silicone sealant for use in structural and weatherseal applications.

DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant

A one-part, cold-applied, non-sagging silicone material that cures to a medium modulus silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture.

DOWSIL™ 895 Structural Glazing Sealant

A one-part, neutral curing silicone sealant designed specifically for the structural bonding of glass, metal and other building components. It can also be used for adhering stiffening elements to building panels.

DOWSIL™ 993 Structural Glazing Base and Catalyst

A two-component, neutral curing silicone formulation specifically developed for the structural bonding of glass, metal and other building components.

DOWSIL™ 994 Ultra Fast Bonding Base and Catalyst

A fast curing, two-component, neutral silicone formulation specifically developed for automated window bonding applications where a fast and durable bond between glass and window frame is required.

DOWSIL™ 1200 OS Primer, UV Traceable

Primer for silicone adhesives and sealants.

DOWSIL™ 3522 Cleaning Solvent Concentrated

A liquid used to clean (solvent purge) meter/mix and dispensing equipment for two-component silicone sealant used in insulating or structural glazing applications. The product does not contain halogenated solvent and has been specifically developed to digest cured silicone sealant present in equipment hoses and mixers.

DOWSIL™ 3535 Catalyst Cleaner - Clear

Non-reactive cleaner for 2-Part dispensing equipment.

DOWSIL™ 795 Structural Glazing Sealant

A one-component, neutral-curing silicone sealant intended for structural bonding of glass, metal and other materials. It is a medium-modulus structural sealant with excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials. The product has been tested and passed ASTM C1184 Structural Sealant Specification and it has ±50% movement capability in accordance with the ASTM C719 test.

DOWSIL™ 983 (KR) Structural Glazing Sealant Base and Catalyst

A two-part silicone formulation. As supplied, the base is a smooth, white paste and the curing agent is a black paste. Once catalyzed, the material cures to a high-modulus, flexible silicone rubber that is suitable for use in structural and weatherseal applications. It features excellent adhesion to most common construction materials, a physical property profile that is more than sufficient for structural adhesive and weatherseal applications, a non-corrosive by-product, and excellent weatherability, durability and recovery after repeated extension and compression up to 25%. It is compatible with reflective glass, laminated glass and most insulating glass. It can be used in deep narrow joints to obtain a full and complete cure.(Product manufactured in S.Korea)

DOWSIL™ 983 Structural Glazing Sealant Base and Curing Agent

Designed for specialized use where dual structural and weatherseal applications are desired for factory glazing and curtainwall production. Once cured, this structural sealant forms a durable, flexible, watertight bond that can be warranted for 20 years and used in ±25% movement weatherseal applications. It has excellent unprimed adhesion to glass, alodine, and anodized aluminum1, although DOWSIL™ Primer-C OS is recommended for fast and consistent adhesion, especially to high-performance substrates approved for architectural structural glazing applications.

DOWSIL™ 995 Silicone Structural Sealant

A one-component, self-priming, shelf-stable, neutral-cure, elastomeric adhesive specifically formulated for silicone structural glazing and exhibits excellent unprimed adhesion to most building substrates. This product has superior unprimed adhesion for structural glazing applications for hurricane or impact rated windows and doors. It has a movement capability of +/- 50%.

DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner

A specially formulated solvent blend designed to clean a large range of substrates used in bonding applications such as structural glazing, insulating glass systems, windows & doors and other applications.

DOWSIL™ R41 Cleaner Plus

A specially formulated solvent containing a special DOWSIL™ catalyst substance designed to clean and additionally prepare a large variety of substrates for the bonding with DOWSIL™ sealants.

DOWSIL™ Silicone Weatherproofing Sealants
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DOWSIL™ 1200 OS Primer

An air drying primer supplied as a dilute solution of moisture reactive materials in volatile siloxane and is used to improve both the quality and speed of adhesion development to room temperature vulcanizing silicone sealants to a variety of common non-porous substrates.

DOWSIL™ 123 Silicone Seal-All Colors

A pre-formed, ultra-low modulus silicone extrusion that is bonded to substrates using DOWSIL™ 791 Silicone Perimeter Sealant or DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant. This product can be used in both new and remedial construction applications.

DOWSIL™ 3-6548 RTV Foam Kit

This two-part, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone foam has exceptional fire-resistant properties, coupled with excellent movement accommodation, offering a reliable safety option. It has been specifically developed to withstand high temperatures and to confine such hazards as smoke, flames and gases. It can also be used to seal buildings against damaging contaminants.

DOWSIL™ 756 SMS Building Sealant

A medium-modulus elastomeric sealant designed for weatherproofing sensitive porous stone and metal panel substrates to reduce residue rundown and substrate staining in new and remedial construction.

DOWSIL™ 790 Silicone Building Sealant

A one-part silicone formulation that cures in the presence of atmospheric moisture to produce a durable, fire-resistant, flexible and ultra-low-modulus silicone rubber building joint seal.

DOWSIL™ 791 Weatherproofing Sealant

A one-part, medium-modulus, elastomeric sealant designed for general weathersealing. It is a silicone formulation that cures to a flexible and curable silicone rubber building joint seal.

DOWSIL™ 795 Silicone Building Sealant

A one-part, cold-applied, non-sagging silicone material that cures to a medium modulus silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture.

DOWSIL™ 813C Construction & Concrete Silicone

A one-part, neutral curing, low modulus silicone sealant particularly suitable for interior and exterior applications, in particular exterior weather seals, expansion joints, perimetral joints in buildings and other types of construction.

DOWSIL™ 895 Structural Glazing Sealant

A one-part, neutral curing silicone sealant designed specifically for the structural bonding of glass, metal and other building components. It can also be used for adhering stiffening elements to building panels.

DOWSIL™ ALLGUARD Primer

Water-based silicone adhesion promoter for use with DOWSIL™ AllGuard Silicone Elastomeric Coating.

DOWSIL™ Contractors Concrete Sealant

A 100%, one-part, moisture-cure, low-modulus silicone sealant that provides durable, flexible, watertight joint seals and offers outstanding unprimed adhesion to masonry.

DOWSIL™ Contractors Weatherproofing Sealant

A one-part, moisture cure, medium modulus sealant that provides durable, flexible, watertight joints and offers outstanding unprimed adhesion to most non-porous substrates. It is specifically developed for sealing dynamically moving joints.

DOWSIL™ Membrane Dual

High performance EPDM membranes act as a vapor control acc. to EN 13984. DOWSIL™ Membrane Dual can be purchased for thicknesses of .6, 1.0, or 1.2mm with μ of 100.000. For use as interior or exterior weather and air-tight seals around windows and in curtain wall installation and ventilated facades.

DOWSIL™ Membrane Outside

High performance water vapor diffusion open EPDM membrane which acts as a vapor control acc. to EN 13984. DOWSIL™ Membrane Outside is a thickness of 0.6mm with μ of 15.000. For use as exterior weather and air-tight seals around windows and in curtain wall installation and ventilated facades.

DOWSIL™ 1200 OS Primer, UV Traceable

Primer for silicone adhesives and sealants.

DOWSIL™ 500 Fire Rated Sealant

A one-component silicone sealant tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S115, for use in firestop systems described in the Products Certified for Canada Directory. Suitable for new construction or remedial applications, provides excellent performance and features excellent unprimed adhesion to masonry and concrete substrates. The non-sag sealant provides easy application over a wide temperature range, enabling use in cold-weather applications without heating or mixing.

DOWSIL™ 757 Weatherproofing Sealant

Sealant for Photocatalytic Clean Glass is a neutral-cure, one-component, Si-hybrid based, low modulus, architectural grade sealant designed for weathersealing of most photocatalytic and hydrophilic clean glass surfaces where high movement is anticipated and high weather resistance is required to withstand increased temperature and UV radiation. It is ideal for expansion, connection, perimeter and other movement joints.

DOWSIL™ 768 Neutral Cure Sealant Clear, With Fungicide

Silicone sealant for specific anti-fungal applications in glass blocks, metal, glass in general, cement, wood and dry-wal.

DOWSIL™ 778 Silicone Liquid Flashing

A single component silicone sealant for weatherproofing at window and door openings and other building transitions.

DOWSIL™ 789 Silicone Weather Proofing Sealant

A one part, neutral cure, architectural grade sealant designed for general weathersealing. It easily extrudes in any weather an quickly cures at room temperature to produce a durable, flexible silcone rubber seal.

DOWSIL™ 789-P Silicone Hybrid Sealant

A mono-component hybrid sealant suitable for sealing joints in porous substrates. It is tailor-made to provide a weather sealing solution when over-paintability, low dirt pick-up and low staining is required. It is easy to use: has excellent extrudability and toolability and can be used for quick and aesthetic joint seal applications. This product is a one part, neutral curing sealant particularly suitable for exterior applications such as pre-cast panel joints, expansion joints and weather seals for concrete, masonry, bricks, stone or wood façades. It conforms to EN 15651-1, 2&3.

DOWSIL™ 791T Weatherproofing Sealant

A premium one-part, easy to use, neutral cure silicone sealant with excellent weatherability and flexibility, and an odorless cure. It is low modulus with outstanding primerless adhesion to a wide variety of porous and non-porous substrates.

DOWSIL™ 793T Glazing Sealant Translucent

A one-part neutral cure, construction grade sealant that easily extrudes in any weather. Its primary use is glass to glass applications such as glazing butt, butt fin and lap shear joints, and sealing curtain wall projections.

DOWSIL™ 991 Silicone High Performance Sealant

A medium modulus elastomeric sealant specifically designed for weatherproofing sensitive porous stone and metal panel substrates.

DOWSIL™ 999A Silicone Glazing Sealant

An easily applied, one-part sealant that cures in the presence of atmospheric moisture to produce a durable and flexible glazing and curtainwall seal.

DOWSIL™ ALLGUARD Silicone Elastomeric Coating Deep Tint Base

Designed to waterproof above-grade exterior masonry substrates, such as concrete block, fluted block, brick, stucco, synthetic stucco, poured concrete, precast concrete, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and previously coated masonry substrates. AllGuard is available in 55 standard colors and unlimited custom colors. Safety Data Sheets are available for each of the three tint bases only: Pastel, Mid Tone, and Deep.

DOWSIL™ ALLGUARD Silicone Elastomeric Coating Mid Tint Base

Designed to waterproof above-grade exterior masonry substrates, such as concrete block, fluted block, brick, stucco, synthetic stucco, poured concrete, precast concrete, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and previously coated masonry substrates. AllGuard is available in 55 standard colors and unlimited custom colors. Safety Data Sheets are available for each of the three tint bases only: Pastel, Mid Tone, and Deep.

DOWSIL™ ALLGUARD Silicone Elastomeric Coating Pastel Tint Base

Designed to waterproof above-grade exterior masonry substrates, such as concrete block, fluted block, brick, stucco, synthetic stucco, poured concrete, precast concrete, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and previously coated masonry substrates. AllGuard is available in 55 standard colors and unlimited custom colors. Material Safety Data Sheets are available for each of the three tint bases only: Pastel, Mid Tone, and Deep.

DOWSIL™ Construction Primer P

An air drying primer supplied as a solution of reactive materials in solvent.

DOWSIL™ Contractors Professional Sealant

Neutral, medium modulus, one-part silicone sealant.

DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner

A specially formulated solvent blend designed to clean a large range of substrates used in bonding applications such as structural glazing, insulating glass systems, windows & doors and other applications.

DOWSIL™ R41 Cleaner Plus

A specially formulated solvent containing a special DOWSIL™ catalyst substance designed to clean and additionally prepare a large variety of substrates for the bonding with DOWSIL™ sealants.

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

A fire rated one-part, neutral curing silicone sealant that offers excellent unprimed adhesion to a range of common construction substrates including steel, masonry and brick.

DOWSIL™ Insulating Glass Sealants
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DOWSIL™ 335 Butyl Sealant Black

A one-component polyisobutylene primary sealant which is solvent free and non-reactive. A solid compound, it is applied using conventional heated butylizers and exhibits good physical adhesion to glass and various warm edge and standard spacer systems.

DOWSIL™ 335 Butyl Sealant Special Black

A color matched primary butyl sealant for insulating glass in commercial and residential applications for a homogeneous color and aesthetics at the glass edge with increased temperature resistance. A one-component Polyisobutylene primary sealant, it is a solid compound which is solvent free and non-reactive. Temperature applied with conventional heated butylizers, it has good physical adhesion to glass and various warm edge and standard spacers, is compatible with Dow façade silicones and meets the requirements according to EN 1279 in an IG system.

DOWSIL™ 3362 Insulating Glass Base and Catalyst

A two component room temperature neutral curing silicone sealant specifically developed for the manufacture of high performance insulated glass units. It is suitable for insulating glass units used in residential and commercial, and structural glazing applications.

DOWSIL™ 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant

A high strength secondary two-part silicone sealant specifically designed for high strength applications, where conventional sealants with lower strength would lead to increased joint sizes. It enables economical joint sizes in highly demanding insulating glass applications such as: high wind in tall buildings, hurricane loads, cold-bent glass or high impact loads such as bomb blast. Smaller joint dimensions can be filled faster and therefore lead to productivity enhancements.

DOWSIL™ 3793 Insulating Glass Sealant

A high performance, moisture curing, one-part neutral sealant, specifically designed for the insulating glazing industry for the production of hermetically sealed units.

DOWSIL™ 1200 OS Primer, UV Traceable

Primer for silicone adhesives and sealants.

DOWSIL™ 3-0117 Silicone Insulating Glass Sealant

A single-component silicone elastomer intended for use as a secondary sealant in a dual-sealed insulating glass unit, and can be used in a unit that is structurally glazed. This product cures in the presence of atmospheric moisture to produce a durable, high-modulus, flexible silicone seal that is chemically stable and shows little change in physical properties with weathering.

DOWSIL™ 3362 HD Insulating Glass Sealant Base and Catalyst

Extensively tested under different type of glass and conditions (air permeability, gas, etc.).

DOWSIL™ 3362N Base and Curing Agent

A two component room temperature neutral curing silicone sealant specifically developed for the manufacture of high performance insulated glass units. The high performance features of this product make it suitable for insulating glass units used in residential and commercial, and structural glazing applications.

DOWSIL™ 3535 Catalyst Cleaner - Clear

Non-reactive cleaner for 2-Part dispensing equipment.

DOWSIL™ 982 FS Silicone Insulating Glass Sealant

A two-part silicone formulation. As supplied, the base is a smooth, white paste. The curing agent is available in black or gray and is a pourable liquid. Once catalyzed, the material cures to a high modulus, silicone rubber that is intended for IG applications, including IG units for heat mirror applications and IG units which will be structurally glazed.

DOWSIL™ 982 Silicone Insulating Glass Sealant Base and Catalyst

A two-part silicone sealant designed for use as a secondary sealant in a dual-sealed insulating glass unit, as well as in an insulating glass unit that will be structurally glazed. The product cures to a durable, high-modulus, flexible silicone seal that is chemically stable and creates a weathertight bond. It has excellent unprimed adhesion to glass and metal substrates, such as galvanized steel and aluminum.

DOWSIL™ Crystal Clear Spacer

Silicone spacers from Dow provide high clarity and flexibility for the assembly of insulating glass, glass doors or other glass panels.

DOWSIL™ Primer-C OS

Primer for silicone adhesives and sealants offering a low VOC and unique fluorescing feature, allowing for a visual quality control check to ensure primer has been applied.

DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner

A specially formulated solvent blend designed to clean a large range of substrates used in bonding applications such as structural glazing, insulating glass systems, windows & doors and other applications.

Construction & Glass Embedding
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Dow’s technology toolkit continues to extend beyond silicones with the introduction of DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding, a new, high-performing polyurethane technology tailored for use in glass balustrade embedding applications.
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DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding has been developed to securely mount flat and curved monolithic or laminated glass panels in the U-shaped profiles used in frameless glass balustrade systems and in other interior or exterior embedding applications. 

Easy to handle and mix on-site, DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding has excellent flowability for efficient application and rapid strength build-up which helps enhance safety.  A durable and warrantied system, balustrade assemblies made with DOWSIL™ 375 Construction & Glass Embedding have passed pendulum tests according to DIN 18008-4 at an independent test institute.