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Ciba Polymers.


Ciba Polymers signed a letter of intent with Palmer International of Worcester, PA for the development of cashew cashew (kăsh`, kəsh`), tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale  nut shell oil and its derivatives, which are used as a key raw material in the production of special epoxy epoxy

Any of a class of thermosetting polymers, polyethers built up from monomers with an ether group that takes the form of a three-membered epoxide ring. The familiar two-part epoxy adhesives consist of a resin with epoxide rings at the ends of its molecules and a curing
 hardeners and epoxy resins epoxy resins, group of synthetic resins used to make plastics and adhesives. These materials are noted for their versatility, but their relatively high cost has limited their use.  for high performance industrial maintenance and marine coatings.
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Title Annotation:announces contract with Palmer International for manufacture of cashew nut shell oil and its derivatives
Publication:Rubber World
Article Type:Brief Article
Date:Dec 1, 1996
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