Petroleum derivatives are also needed to make adhesives for footwear and furniture, industrial lubricants for machinery and solvents for paints and cleaning processes, Martin added.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
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