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            <p class="" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>INVISTA</strong> is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyesters applications. The company delivers exceptional value for customers through market insight, innovative products, and a powerful portfolio of some of the most recognized trademarks in industries in which it operates. INVISTA is an independently-managed, wholly-owned subsidiary of privately owned Koch Industries, Inc. It operates in more than 20 countries across North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions.</p>
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            <p class="" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>C12™ intermediates</strong> provide a full range of 12-carbon cyclic and linear molecules. C12™ products include dodecanedioic acid (DDDA), CORFREE® M1 dibasic acid mixture, cyclododecanone (CDDK), cyclododecanol (CDDA) and cyclododecatriene (CDDT).</p>
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