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

pyrolysis

Energy; Petrochemical products

A process in which high heat alone (i.e. without oxygen) is used to transform one compound into one or more lower molecular weight materials.

pyrolysis gasoline

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a. pygas. A by-product of ethylene production used as a source for benzene.

purity

Energy; Petrochemical products

A chemical product characteristic measured as 100% minus the sum of impurities proscribed in a given specification.

polysulfides

Energy; Petrochemical products

In addition to their use as catalyst sulfidation agents, polysulfides are commonly used in the formulation of lubricant additives for extreme pressure functionality. Chevron Phillips Chemical’s ...

propylene

Energy; Petrochemical products

Propylene is an olefin molecule of chemical formula C3H6 produced from natural gas liquids and refinery streams in steam crackers. Chevron Phillips Chemical uses propylene internally to manufacture ...

polystyrene

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a. PS. A versatile plastic derived from styrene that can be produced as foam or rigid packaging. Chevron Phillips Chemical produces and markets general-purpose polystyrene for use in containers, ...

polypropylene

Energy; Petrochemical products

A.k.a. PP. Found in everything from flexible and rigid packaging to fibers and large molded parts for automotive and consumer articles, polypropylene is a low-density plastic. Chevron Phillips ...