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Heterophasic Propylene Copolymer Composition - EP4021975

The patent EP4021975 was granted to Sabic on Apr 10, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 14, 2020 under application number EP20754766A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4021975

SABIC
Application Number
EP20754766A
Filing Date
Aug 14, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 8, 2024
Grant Date
Apr 10, 2024
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