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Bio-based Polyurethanes

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Bio-based Glutaric Acid

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Renewable Epichlorohydrin (RECH)

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Bio-based Acrylonitrile

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Bio-based Sebacic Acid

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Renewable Diethyl Ether (DEE)

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Bio-based Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)

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Renewable Acrolein

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Renewable Butyl Acrylate

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Bio-based Isophorone

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