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Polypropylene Composition For Non-Pressurized Pipes - EP3728460

The patent EP3728460 was granted to Sabic on Feb 7, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 18, 2018 under application number EP18816156A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3728460

SABIC
Application Number
EP18816156A
Filing Date
Dec 18, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 5, 2024
Grant Date
Feb 7, 2024
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BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIANov 7, 2024LYONDELLBASELLADMISSIBLE
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