Soft touch foam

Alternatives to cross-linked foams, Synergy(TM) Soft Touch Foams from Dow Chemical (Midland, MI) are produced using Index(TM) interpolymers, a unique thermoplastic polymer family from Dow based on the copolymerization of ethylene and styrene.

Jul 31, 1999

The foams are designed for a variety of protective applications and are available in 2"x24"x108" planks in natural and black.

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