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Chemical intermediates for production of polymers (building block, reaction component)
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  • Multiaxials +45°/-45° natural fibres

    Fibres Recherche Développement - FRD

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    Multiaxials consist of unidirectionals fibres of flax or hemp superposed in two or more directions (45°, -45°) and then linked by inter-layer stitching which can be cotton.
    Last update 15/07/2014

  • 1,3-Propanediol (biobased)

    DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company

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    Biobased 1,3-propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle is a 100% biobased alternative to petroleum-derived glycols. Performance benefits vary depending upon application.
    Last update 25/11/2013

  • Sebacic acid

    Arkema

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    Sebacic acid can be used for producing polymers (polyamides, polyesters, bioplastics), esters in industrial applications (plasticizers for lubricants) and in cosmetics, as a corrosion inhibitor in coolant application.
    Last update 15/05/2014

  • Bio-succinic acid

    BioAmber

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    Bio-succinic acid is produced by fermentation of glucose and CO2.
    The cost of our succinic acid is lower than butane derived succinic acid, and the purity is higher.
    Last update 20/08/2013

  • Epichlorohydrin (via EPICEROL process)

    Solvay

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    80% of epichlorhydrin is used in epoxy resins ( coating, paints, adhesives, composite polymers)
    20 % are used to produce floculating agents, wet paper strength reinforcement, non-flammable polymers.
    Last update 20/08/2013