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

alpha olefins

Energy; Petrochemical products

A range of highly linear terminal olefins formed by oligomerization of ethylene. Examples include 1-butene (C4=), 1-hexene (C6=), and 1-octene (C8=). A.k.a. NAO (Normal Alpha Olefins) or ...

alkylation

Energy; Petrochemical products

A petrochemical process in which an alkyl radical is introduced to another molecule. Chemicals produced using alkylation chemistry include cumene, dodecylbenzene, and ethylbenzene. In the oil ...

adsorbent

Energy; Petrochemical products

A substance that can trap molecules of other substances on its surface.

additive

Energy; Petrochemical products

A substance, added to a base material, in low concentrations, to perform a specific function such as to preserve, thicken, disperse or color. Chevron Phillips Specialty Chemicals and PAO ...

acrylonitrile

Energy; Petrochemical products

A monomer derived mainly from the reaction of propylene or acetylene with HCN. This is a key raw material used in the fiber, plastics, and rubber industries.

absorbent

Energy; Petrochemical products

A substance that penetrates the inner structure of another, used to remove or extract one of the compounds of a mixed stream. The component is subsequently separated from the absorbent, usually by ...

abs resin

Energy; Petrochemical products

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene copolymer. A group of tough, rigid thermoplastics derived from the monomers in the name. Uses include automobile and boat parts and fittings, business machines, ...