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

endothermic

Energy; Petrochemical products

The characteristic of a chemical reaction indicating it absorbs or uses energy, typically in the form of heat.

ethylbenzene

Energy; Petrochemical products

An intermediate used in the production of styrene. Derived from benzene and ethylene. Also, a non-xylene impurity that is naturally present in mixed xylenes and is also created during its ...

E-III® fire training fluids

Energy; Petrochemical products

Chevron Phillips Chemical’s E-III® FTFs are specially blended fluids that provide a safe and cost-effective way to train firefighters.

EcoSolv® dry cleaning fluid

Energy; Petrochemical products

Chevron Phillips Chemical’s proprietary clean alternative to most dry cleaning solvents that is chlorine-free, biodegradable, and is 100% hydrocarbon-based.

elastomers

Energy; Petrochemical products

Polymers characterized by their flexibility and stretch, in particular various forms of rubber.

ethylene

Energy; Petrochemical products

A colorless, flammable gas, ethylene is the largest volume petrochemical in the world. Ethylene has a number of uses, including the production of plastics such as polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl ...

dimethyl-terephthalate

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a DMT. An intermediate petrochemical derived from p-xylene. DMT is a traditional raw material for polyester resins but production facilities are being phased out in favor of more ...