Why petrochemicals are so important? What Are Their Types?
Petrochemicals are obtained from petroleum through refining process. Some other chemical compounds prepared from petroleum can also be obtained from other fossil fuels, including coal or natural gas and renewable sources such as maize, palm fruit, and sugar cane. Highly available petrochemicals in the market are olefins (ethylene and propylene) and aromatics (benzene, toluene, and xylene isomers). Olefins and aromatics are the building-blocks for a wide range of materials including solvents, detergents, and adhesives. Olefins are used as a base for polymers and oligomers, which are used in plastics, resins, fibers, elastomers, lubricants, and gels. Get Sample PDF Brochure petrochemicals The Prominent players includes are BASF SE, British Petroleum Plc, Chevron Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Petroleum Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., ExxonMobil Corporation, INEOS Group Ltd., Royal Dutch Shell PLC, The Dow Chemical Company. T...