July 30, 2001 — MIDLAND, MI — The Dow Chemical Company has developed new critical environment glove made with the company’s INTACTA performance polymer.

The INTACTA IC 1000 polyurethane glove has low ionic extractables and low non-volatile residue. The process used in making the polymers allows polyurethanes to be used in an aqueous delivery system, which in turn lowers production costs.

“INTACTA IC 1000 gloves represent the next generation in polyurethane CE gloves,” said Patricia Mishic, Dow’s marketing manager. “Excellent ESD properties and extremely low extractables will mean potentially higher fab productivity and lower contamination levels, while superb aesthetics, including excellent grip and dexterity, will help reduce the hand fatigue often associated with the use of nitrile gloves.”

The gloves are silicone, powder and NRL-free. They will be made available through distributors in the United States and Asia.