Dow Thailand Group, the leading global materials science company, has launched the new polyurethane flooring adhesive technology DIAMONDLOCK™to the Thailand market.

The product is versatile for use with various flooring substrates, easy to cure and handle, flexible, non-flammable, user-friendly, and with non-detectable Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). It can be used with less volume, covering a larger surface area while perfectly answering the architecture requirements of today’s green buildings by being LEED certified. It won a 2020 bronze Edison Award and is now ready to be commercialized in Thailand.

The multipurpose polyurethane adhesive DIAMONDLOCK™ is the newest choice for construction and renovation, with unique features such as being one component and with the ability to adhere to rubber, concrete, artificial turf, luxury vinyl tile, and various types of woods including engineered wood. The curing time relates to humidity level and temperature during installation. During laboratory tests, the floor was proven to be ready for light traffic within 8-10 hours after installation. After 24 hours, the floor was ready for full traffic. The adhesive has low viscosity, making it easy to trowel with less force. With a similar amount of product, the coverage is 30% higher than other traditional polyurethane adhesives available in the market, resulting in savings. It also has non-detectable VOCs; therefore, it has no impact on the health and wellness of the applicators, homeowners, and residents.

“Dow foresaw the potential health risks and impacts resulting from using adhesives with VOCs, which could be dangerous to loved ones, especially children. Therefore, we decided to develop a product that is safe to use. DIAMONDLOCK™ was researched and developed by technical professionals and experts at the Dow headquarters in the United States. Our product is unique, with exceptional quality and usage performance. We have received great positive feedback from customers in various regions, such as the United States and Australia. It will be gradually launched in Southeast Asia during the upcoming phase,” said Methee Kritsanasakul, Southeast Asia Sales Director.

The multipurpose polyurethane adhesive DIAMONDLOCK™ was certified by the green building rating system LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), by the U.S. Green Building Council. Furthermore, it won a bronze award under the Materials Science and Engineering category and Adhesives subcategory at the 2020 Edison Awards in the United States.

Source: DOW