Butanediol (BDO)
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As a large consumer of engineering plastics, the automotive sector is a major driver of BDO demand; so too is the textiles sector in Asia due to its large consumption of spandex. Trust our chemicals experts to give you the comprehensive and up-to-date insight you need to stay ahead of the game.
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