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Kuraray is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production, including elastomer products and polyvinyl alcohol-derived resins used in applications spanning many industries and transforming ordinary products into the exceptional.
Kuraray Co. Ltd recently announced a decision to optimize the production capacity of its methacrylic resin business’ methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant.Â
Elastomer products are commonly produced using isoprene, butadiene, and styrene. A new renewable monomer has been used to develop unique polymers, such as liquid farnesene rubber (LFR) and a proprietary bio-based styrenic elastomer.