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Union Carbide: American chemical company
Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) is an American chemical company. UCC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical Company. Union Carbide produces chemicals and polymers that undergo one or more further conversions by customers before reaching consumers. Some are high-volume commodities and others are specialty products meeting the needs of smaller markets. Markets served include paints and coatings, packaging, wire and cable, household products, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, textiles, agriculture, and oil and gas. The company is a former component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO [Video]

Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO

Bhopal's toxic legacy, tied to the 1984 industrial disaster, has haunted the city for decades. The hazardous waste, stored for years at the Union Carbide factory, is now being moved for safe disposal..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:01Published

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