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Petrochemical products
Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane.
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Petrochemical products
naphtha
Energy; Petrochemical products
A generic term referring to a class of colorless, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures. Naphtha is produced through fractionation of petroleum, natural gas, or coal tar and is one of the ...
monomer
Energy; Petrochemical products
A molecule of relatively simple structure and low molecular weight that is capable of being polymerized with itself or co-monomers into polymers, synthetic resins, or elastomers. Examples of ...
material safety data sheet (MSDS)
Energy; Petrochemical products
A regulatory compliance document used to provide the physical and health hazards and exposure characteristics of a product to employees, customers, and known users. The document includes product ...
Zeolyte
Energy; Petrochemical products
A natural or artificial compound that is comprised of an aluminosilicate. Common zeolites include those used as molecular sieves, used in the chemical industry as solid acid catalysts and as gas or ...
xylene
Energy; Petrochemical products
A.k.a. mixed xylenes or MX. A benzene co-product usually extracted or distilled from reformate or created by toluene disproportionation. Xylene is an aromatic comprised of three isomers: p-xylene, ...
vinyl compound
Energy; Petrochemical products
Compounds containing one or more the unsaturated end groups commonly referred to as vinyl or olefin groups. Examples: vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, and styrene. These highly reactive ...
TrackTek® racing fuels
Energy; Petrochemical products
Chevron Phillips Chemical’s proprietary racing fuel for high-performance engines such as NASCAR racecars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles. TrackTek® fuels are 100% ...
