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Braskem

About Braskem

Braskem S.A. is a Brazilian petrochemical company and one of the largest producers of thermoplastic resins in the Americas. It operates feedstock-based crackers and polymer plants in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Europe, producing polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE), polypropylene, PVC, and basic petrochemicals used across packaging, consumer goods, automotive, construction, and industrial markets.

The company also develops bio-based and circular polymers, including its I’m green bio-based polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol, alongside mechanical and chemical recycling initiatives. Its portfolio spans commodity and specialty grades for converters and brand owners globally. Braskem is listed on B3 in Brazil (BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6) and on the NYSE (BAK).

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