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Petrochemical, in the strictest sense, any of a large group of chemicals (as distinct from fuels) derived from petroleum and natural gas and used for a variety of commercial purposes. The definition, however, has been broadened to include the whole range of aliphatic, aromatic, and naphthenic organic chemicals, as well as carbon black and such inorganic materials as sulfur and ammonia.
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Aromatics | • Toluene • TDI • Xylene • MDI • Paraxylene |
• DOP • MEK • Styrene Monomer • Poly Vinyl Alcohol • Phthalic Anhydride |
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Olefins | • HDPE • ABS • PP • MEG • LDPE |
• LABS • LLDPE • PET • PVC |
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Synthetic Gas | • Amonia • Urea |
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Chemicals | • Aluminium Fluoride - AlF3 • Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid - AHF • Calcium Fluoride Sludge • Anhydrite Gypsum - CaSO4 • Sulphuric Acid - H2SO4 |
Polymers are materials that are used in almost every material we encounter on a day to day basis. They have particular importance in today’s increasingly industrial world. They are often found in the fields of science, technology and industry.
From the utility point of view they can be classified into three main categories: thermoplastics, elastomers and synthetic fibers. They are found commonly in a variety of consumer products such as glue, etc.
