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Also Known As	fluoropolymer • fluorinated polymer

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fluoroelastomer per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance polyvinylidene fluoride polyvinyl fluoride polytetrafluoroethylene perfluorooctanoic acid organic compound plastic polymer thermoplastic polyethylene cellulose acetate microplastics bioplastic polypropylene polystyrene polymethyl methacrylate polyolefin polyester nylon

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