Chemical reactions
Switzerland has been making chemical contributions to the world since the 18th century.
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It all began with the textile industry, which made use of charming products such as sulphuric acid and caustic soda. In Switzerland attention soon turned to dyes, then medicines, herbicides, insecticides and fragrances.
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