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monomer
Cyclohexane

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MTBE Bisphenol A PMMA

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Phenolic resins MMA

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SBR (PMMA)
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polyesters
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DEA Carbon Bisphenol A PMMA
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polyester
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Ethylbenzene

Benzene Toluene Xylenes

Ethylene Propylene C4 stream AROMATICS Methanol

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Pygas
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