The International Olympic Committee, which secured Dow Chemical's sponsorship, declined to comment on the Indian group's moves.

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Corporations like Nissan and Dow Chemical and two dozen others have approached the group for its expertise.

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The tax was opposed by the American Chemistry Council and its Progressive Bag Affiliates group, whose members include Dow Chemical and ExxonMobil.

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