The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Epoxy resins, meanwhile, serve as structural adhesives and protective coatings, and act as the primary matrix in carbon fiber components for wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, high-end sporting goods, and civil engineering reinforcements.
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