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Aluminium cans for beverages, which are coated with the chemical bisphenol A on the inside.

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Bisphenol A Ban by the Back Door: The 21st Century Way

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Jul 25, 2023 4:55:19 PM

Despite being a key component of epoxy resins and polycarbonates, and an additive that makes unsaturated polyester resins stronger and resistant to...

Windmill generating clean energy.

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UP Resin: A Ride on the Wild Side

Picture of ResourceWise ResourceWise: May 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM

It has been a wild rollercoaster ride for the European and US UPR markets since September and October last year. The wheels were first set in motion...

Close-up of a worker pouring concrete at an industrial building site.

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UPR Margins Under Pressure Due to Increasing Feedstock Costs

Picture of ResourceWise ResourceWise: Feb 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) prices have been on an upward trajectory since the fourth quarter of 2020. Consecutive price increase announcements...