The Braskem Labs program to stimulate entrepreneurship at Braskem will be selecting two projects that are intended to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito. All ideas can be submitted. The Company's goal is to contribute to society's efforts given this urgent issue, which has a direct impact on the well-being of the population - according to the Epidemiological Bulletin of the Ministry of Health, as of March 5, 495,266 cases of dengue and 67 deaths from the disease were reported. Those interested in participating should submit their idea on the website www.braskemlabs.com by May 15.

In its second edition, Braskem Labs will also select ten projects that use plastic or chemistry in the development of environmental solutions.

About Braskem

Braskem is the largest manufacturer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, with an annual output of over 20 million metric tons, including production of other basic chemicals and petrochemicals, with R$54 billion in annual revenue. With the aim of improving the lives of people, creating sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics, Braskem is present in over 70 countries, with 8,000 members, and operates 40 industrial units located in Brazil, the United States, Germany, and Mexico - the latter in partnership with the Mexico-based company Idesa.

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