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Chemical intermediates for production of polymers (building block, reaction component)
Additives for plastic formulation (dye, plasticizer, etc..)
Resins, compounds
Reinforcements (load, technical fabric, etc.)

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  • 1,3-propanediol (PDO)

    METabolic EXplorer

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    Key building block for the production of PTT, a specialty polyester
    Last update 17/12/2013

  • Unidirectional natural fibres: 0° to 90°

    Fibres Recherche Développement - FRD

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    The unidirectionals are suitable for applications requiring performance applied preferentially in one direction. The layers of fibers, rovings or aligned yarns of flax are bonded together by an binder or by woven perpendicularly yarns.
    Last update 15/07/2014

  • Biobased hydrocolloids for versatile applications

    JRS RETTENMAIER France

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    JRS, manufacturer of natural ingredients and plant fibers, offers biodegradable and economical alternatives based on natural and renewable origin to synthetic and petrol based thickeners, gelifyers or stabilizers.
    These are HPMCs, cellulose gels (MCGs = Microcrystalline Cellulose Gels), pectins and alginates.
    Last update 08/04/2022

  • Biobased Multifunctional additive for paints

    JRS RETTENMAIER France

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    ARBOCEL: cellulose powders or fibers for paints or coatings.
    Advantages: reinforcing agent, rheology agent, matting agent, lightweight filler.
    Can be used for interior or exterior paints, sprayable or structural paints. That is why different grades are available.
    Last update 24/07/2023

  • Lactide (PLA monomer)

    Corbion Purac

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    L-Lactide and D-Lactide monomers for PLA PURALACT L® and PURALACT D® are Corbion Purac’s monomers for the bioplastics industry. Lactides are dimers of Lactic Acid and so called building blocks for polymers and the production of other chemicals.
    Last update 11/09/2014