Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Overview (2026–2036)
Western Market Research estimates that the Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market was valued at USD xxxx million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period.
HEMA is a reactive methacrylate monomer widely used in coatings, adhesives, reactive resins, medical polymers, and specialty plastics. Its hydrophilic nature, strong adhesion, and excellent polymerization behavior make it a critical raw material in UV-curable systems, biomedical devices, contact lenses, and high-performance coatings.
The Global HEMA Market Report 2026 provides a detailed assessment of market size, regulatory framework, technological developments, competitive landscape, and long-term growth opportunities from 2026 to 2036.
Impact of COVID-19 on the HEMA Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a short-term disruptive but structurally neutral impact on the HEMA market:
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Temporary slowdown in construction, coatings, and industrial manufacturing
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Supply-chain disruptions affecting methacrylate monomer availability
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Stable and increased demand from medical polymers, healthcare coatings, and hygiene-related products
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Post-pandemic recovery supported by industrial rebound and healthcare expansion
Overall, the market regained momentum due to its diversified industrial and medical applications.
Global HEMA Market Segmentation
By Grade
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Industrial Grade HEMA
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Electronic Grade HEMA
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Medical / Pharmaceutical Grade HEMA
By Purity
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≥99.5% Purity
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98%–99.5% Purity
By Application
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Coatings (UV-curable, water-based, industrial)
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Reactive Resins
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Adhesives & Sealants
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Medical Polymers (Contact Lenses, Hydrogels)
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Printing Inks & Specialty Polymers
By End-Use Industry
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Paints & Coatings
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Electronics & Optoelectronics
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Medical & Healthcare
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Construction
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Industrial Manufacturing
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
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Evonik Industries
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Dow
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Nippon Shokubai
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group
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MGC
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Sanlian Chemical
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Anhui Renxin
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Zibo Xinglu Chemical
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Sanmu Group
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Fangda Chem
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BASF
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Arkema
Competition is driven by purity control, backward integration into methacrylates, regulatory compliance, and long-term supply contracts.
Segments Analysis
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Industrial-grade HEMA dominates volume consumption due to coatings and resin demand
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Medical-grade HEMA commands premium pricing driven by contact lenses and hydrogel implants
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Coatings applications represent the largest end-use segment
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UV-curable and water-based systems are the fastest-growing application areas
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and fastest-growing market
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Strong production base in China, Japan, and South Korea
North America
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High demand for medical polymers and specialty coatings
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Strong regulatory focus on product quality
Europe
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Growth supported by sustainable coatings and healthcare materials
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Strict environmental and safety regulations
South America
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Moderate growth driven by construction and industrial coatings
Middle East & Africa
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Emerging demand in construction chemicals and industrial coatings
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants: Moderate
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate
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Bargaining Power of Buyers: High
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Threat of Substitutes: Moderate
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Competitive Rivalry: High
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Excellent adhesion and hydrophilic properties
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Broad industrial and medical applications
Weaknesses
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Sensitivity to impurities and moisture
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Dependence on petrochemical feedstocks
Opportunities
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Growth in medical hydrogels and contact lenses
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Expansion of UV-curable and eco-friendly coatings
Threats
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Volatile raw material prices
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Regulatory scrutiny on methacrylate monomers
Trend Analysis
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Rising demand for medical-grade and high-purity HEMA
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Growth of UV-curable and water-borne coating systems
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Increased use in biocompatible polymers and hydrogels
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Capacity expansion in Asia-Pacific chemical clusters
Market Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
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Expansion of coatings and adhesive industries
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Growing demand for medical polymers and contact lenses
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Technological advancements in reactive resin systems
Key Challenges
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Environmental and occupational safety regulations
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Price volatility of methacrylate raw materials
Value Chain Analysis
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Methanol & Acrylic Feedstock Supply
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Methacrylate Synthesis
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HEMA Esterification & Purification
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Packaging & Distribution
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End-Use Industrial & Medical Applications
Highest value addition occurs at the high-purity and medical-grade processing stage.
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Focus on medical-grade and high-purity HEMA
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Expand capacity in Asia-Pacific high-growth markets
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Invest in UV-curable and sustainable coating applications
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Strengthen compliance with health and environmental regulations
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Develop long-term contracts with medical and electronics customers
1. Market Overview of HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate)
1.1 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Overview
1.1.1 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Regions:
1.3 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Microwave Hyperthermia Device
2.4 Ultrasound Hyperthermia Device
3. Covid-19 Impact HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Coatings
3.4 Reactive Resins
3.5 Adhesives
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Business
5.1 Mitsubishi Rayon
5.1.1 Mitsubishi Rayon Company Profile
5.1.2 Mitsubishi Rayon HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.1.3 Mitsubishi Rayon HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Evonik
5.2.1 Evonik Company Profile
5.2.2 Evonik HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.2.3 Evonik HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Dow
5.3.1 Dow Company Profile
5.3.2 Dow HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.3.3 Dow HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Geo
5.4.1 Geo Company Profile
5.4.2 Geo HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.4.3 Geo HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Nippon Shokubai
5.5.1 Nippon Shokubai Company Profile
5.5.2 Nippon Shokubai HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.5.3 Nippon Shokubai HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 MGC
5.6.1 MGC Company Profile
5.6.2 MGC HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.6.3 MGC HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Sanlian Chem
5.7.1 Sanlian Chem Company Profile
5.7.2 Sanlian Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.7.3 Sanlian Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Anhui Renxin
5.8.1 Anhui Renxin Company Profile
5.8.2 Anhui Renxin HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.8.3 Anhui Renxin HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Zibo Xinglu Chemical
5.9.1 Zibo Xinglu Chemical Company Profile
5.9.2 Zibo Xinglu Chemical HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.9.3 Zibo Xinglu Chemical HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Hickory
5.10.1 Hickory Company Profile
5.10.2 Hickory HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.10.3 Hickory HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Anshun Chem
5.11.1 Anshun Chem Company Profile
5.11.2 Anshun Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.11.3 Anshun Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Fangda Chem
5.12.1 Fangda Chem Company Profile
5.12.2 Fangda Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.12.3 Fangda Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Hechuang Chem
5.13.1 Hechuang Chem Company Profile
5.13.2 Hechuang Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.13.3 Hechuang Chem HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Sanmu Group
5.14.1 Sanmu Group Company Profile
5.14.2 Sanmu Group HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Product Specification
5.14.3 Sanmu Group HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
6.2 North America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
6.3 North America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
6.4 North America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
7.2 East Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
8.2 Europe HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
9.2 South Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
11.2 Middle East HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
12.2 Africa HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
13.2 Oceania HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
14.2 South America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
14.3 South America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
14.4 South America HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Size by Application
16 HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global HEMA Market Segmentation
By Grade
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Industrial Grade HEMA
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Electronic Grade HEMA
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Medical / Pharmaceutical Grade HEMA
By Purity
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≥99.5% Purity
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98%–99.5% Purity
By Application
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Coatings (UV-curable, water-based, industrial)
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Reactive Resins
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Adhesives & Sealants
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Medical Polymers (Contact Lenses, Hydrogels)
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Printing Inks & Specialty Polymers
By End-Use Industry
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Paints & Coatings
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Electronics & Optoelectronics
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Medical & Healthcare
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Construction
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Industrial Manufacturing
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
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Evonik Industries
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Dow
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Nippon Shokubai
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group
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MGC
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Sanlian Chemical
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Anhui Renxin
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Zibo Xinglu Chemical
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Sanmu Group
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Fangda Chem
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BASF
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Arkema
