— By Plasteurope.com correspondent —

US chemicals and materials group Dow (Midland, Michigan; www.dow.com) said it has expanded its Engage REN polyolefin elastomers portfolio with the introduction of its first bio-circular product for the flooring industry.

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Dow said the new material is aimed at carpet tile backing manufacturing. It provides dimensional stability and adhesion support for fibers, while achieving the same performance as virgin petrochemical products.

The company noted that the product helps customers meet sustainability goals by utilising bio-circular feedstocks produced from residues of biological origin and responsibly sourced waste such as used cooling oil. The result is a product with a lower carbon footprint.

Engage REN resins made from bio-circular feedstocks are ISCC Plus certified under a mass balance approach for chain of custody, the company added.

Dow also announced the expansion of its Revoloop portfolio that incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) material with grades developed for wire and cable products.

The company said its new resins prioritise high quality and performance similar to virgin plastics for cable jackets while helping clients in power and telecommunications applications meet sustainability targets.