Dow technologies facilitate enhanced performance and sustainability of key Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 venues

摘要

With less than a year to go to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,construction of the Olympic venues is well underway.Dow,a Worldwide Olympic Partner and the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games,is offering industry-leading solutions to help insulate,seal,connect,coat and protect key Olympic venues,such as the Olympic Stadium,Ariake Arena,Ariake Gymnastics Centre and Tokyo Aquatics Centre.Dow solutions implemented across several Tokyo 2020 venues include: 1.Dow polyurethanes for sealant applications fill gaps between walls,doors and window frames,helping to maintain temperature of the Olympic venues along with other sustainability benefits.2.Dow coating acrylic emulsions for exterior metal and concrete surfaces offer sustainable wall coating solutions to help protect structures from corrosion and moisture damage,thereby extending the life of the venues,without alkylphenol ethoxylates(APEOs)content nor added formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators.3.Dow glycol ethers solvents are used in a variety of interior and exterior paint and coating applications for the Olympic venues.Used in water-based systems,the solvents optimise stability and OCX)performance of the coatings,while also meeting low-VOC requirements.4.Dow polyethylene resins are used in various pipe applications,offering long-term durability facing environmental factors,as well as efficient processing and installation compared to pipes made from traditional materials.