Brighten up your R&D ideas with Du Pont adipic acid· Ο
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For an established chemical, adipic acid can be a surprising "new" product. This proven performer keeps right on growing and growing in large application potential. Adipic acid can energize your research and development efforts with the new ideas you'd expect from a highly versatile and reactive development chemical. And adipic acid adds important ad vantages that include a purity of 99.8% plus, FDA approved status for certain food applica tions, a proven variety of delivery and han dling techniques, plus established pricing and reliable supply from Du Pont. Already the world's largest producer of adipic acid, we've recently added some 3 5 0 million pounds of capacity to meet longterm industry requirements.
You can plan ahead confidently with Du Pont supplying your needs. We'll send a sample of adipic acid to get you started. Plus technical data. Just write on your letterhead to: Intermediates Division, Du Pont Company, Room 36120, Wilming ton, DE 19898. CIRCLE 1 1 O N READER SERVICE CARD
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