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Tosoh develops world's first biobased chlorosulfonated PE; company achieves mass production capability with 90% biobased carbon content

Jun 9, 2025 Biofuels Digest 1 min read

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June 9, 2025 (Biofuels Digest) –

In India , India Chemical News reported that Tosoh Corporation has developed chlorosulfonated polyethylene from bio-based raw material and has established the technology for its mass production.

The report noted that this is the world’s first development of chlorosulfonated polyethylene using bio-based raw materials.

TOSO-CSM is widely used in industrial goods, adhesives, rubberized fabrics, handrails, and more. 

More than 90% of the carbon atoms in the product have been replaced with bio-based components, the report added.

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