Petrochemical products

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

terephthalic acid (TPA)

Energy; Petrochemical products

In its highly pure form, it is known as PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid). TPA is a chemical intermediate that is used to produce PET resin and other polyester materials. TPA is the primary consumer ...

toluene disproportionation

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a. TDP. A chemical reaction in which toluene is converted to benzene and xylene.

toluene

Energy; Petrochemical products

A high-octane aromatic product formed by catalytic reforming of petroleum or by fractional distillation of coal tar light oil. Used as an octane enhancer in the refined products industry. In the ...

thiol

Energy; Petrochemical products

See mercaptan.

thermoplastics

Energy; Petrochemical products

Polymers that can be resoftened by the application of heat or pressure and can be dissolved into solvents.

technical data sheet

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a. TDS or Tech Data Sheet. A listing of typical and guaranteed characteristics of a product as manufactured by a specific facility or company. See specification.