Durable materials for improved safety and reliability in household appliances Markets & Products Consumer Goods & Lifestyle 1,3-Butadiene 1,3-Butadiene is used either as a monomer for synthetic rubber (e.g. for use in tires) or other polymers and as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals. 1-Butene Butene-1 is used mainly as co-monomer for polyethylene (LLDPE, HDPE) or co-monomer for ethylene/propylene copolymers where it improves for example the tear strength of the polymer. Isobutene Isobutene is a starting material or monomer for the production of various polymers or products such as: Butyl Rubber, polyisobutylene, polymethylacrylate. View all Related Markets Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Advanced Solutions for the Consumer Goods and Lifestyle Industries