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Recycling Method For Styrene-Containing Plastic Waste - EP3635043

The patent EP3635043 was granted to Ineos Styrolution Group on Feb 15, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jun 5, 2018 under application number EP18729409A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3635043

INEOS STYROLUTION GROUP
Application Number
EP18729409A
Filing Date
Jun 5, 2018
Status
Revoked
Sep 12, 2025
Grant Date
Feb 15, 2023
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