Bisphenols Europe is a Sector Group of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) representing the major European producers and users of Bisphenols.
CHAIR
S. Gestermann (Covestro)
SUBSTANCES
Bisphenols are a family of valuable chemicals largely used as intermediates in the production of versatile high-performance thermoplastics and thermosets such us Epoxy resins, Polycarbonate, Polysulfones, Polyethersulfones, Vinyl Esters and others.
MEMBERSHIP
7 Members:
BASF, Covestro, Leuna, Olin, Sabic, Spolchemie, Westlake Epoxy
4 Associate Members:
Evonik, Huntsman, Sumitomo, Syensqo
3 Partner Associations:
Epoxy Europe, PC/BPA group, UP/VE group
OBJECTIVES
This group is dedicated to advocating for the safe use of Bisphenols A, S, and F as intermediates for thermoplastics and thermoset plastics in a balanced policy framework that is informed by science.
APPLICATIONS OF BISPHENOLS-BASED MATERIALS
Applications for Epoxy resins, Polycarbonate, Polysulfones, Polyethersulfones, Vinyl Esters are extensive and serve major sectors such as:
For more information:
Please reach out to Ana Martin Hoyas at amh@cefic.be and Romain Carpentier (rca@cefic.be)
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