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Petro-Products

Methanol    
  - Formaldehyde - Phenol Formaldehyde Resins
  - Acetic Acid - Acetic Anhydride

-Cellulose Acetate
  - Acetic Acid + Ethylene - Vinyl Acetate

- Polyvinyl Acetate

 

Ethylene      
  - Ethanol    
  - Ethylene Oxide - Ethylene Glycol
bulletAnti-freeze
  - Ethylene Dichloride - Vinyl Chloride

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
bulletFilm
bulletFlooring
bulletApparel
bulletShower curtains
bulletSiding
bulletPipes and fittings
bulletEavesthroughing
bulletBottles
  Polyethylene (the most common plastic) Polyamide -
bullet205 litre drums
bulletAutomotive parts
bulletBeverage crates
bulletBottles
bulletKitchen utensils
bulletFilms
bulletSandwich wraps
bulletFreezer, garbage, and garment bags
bulletShrink Wrap and bundling
bulletVapour barriers
bulletToys
bulletWire and Cable coatings
bullet"nylon" fishing line
bulletbrush bristles
bulletautomotive oilpans
  Polybutylene Terephthalate  
bulletkeyboard buttons
bulletauto distributors
bulletauto headlight brackets
Ethylene + Benzene - Ethylbenzene - Styrene

- Polystyrene

  
bulletDisposable cups
bulletAppliance housings (small)
bulletKitchen Utensils
bulletToys
bulletInsulation board
bulletMoulded shutters
bulletPlanters
bulletWater cans
bulletPicnic coolers
Propylene      
  - Polyproylene    
  - Isopropanol    
  - Propylene Oxide - Polyether Polyols  
  - Propylene + Benzene - Cumene

- Phenol and Acetone
bulletCarpets
bulletKnitting Yarns
bulletUpholstery
bulletRopes and Twines
bulletDrinking straws
bulletPipes and tubing
bulletFlat tapes
bulletCarpet backing
bulletSacking
bulletStrapping
bulletPackaging tapes
bulletPackage wraps
bulletAutomotive panels
bulletMargarine tubs
bulletAutomotive parts
Butadiene + Styrene      
  - Synthetic Rubber and Latex  
bulletTires
bulletBelting
bulletAdhesives
bulletOil seals and gaskets
bulletAutomotive hoses
bulletWater proofing
bulletChewing gum
bulletGolf ball centres
bulletRoofing membranes
bulletCarpet backing
Benzene      
  - Cyclohexane - Adipic Acid
bulletNylon 66
Natural Gas      
  - Ammonia - Nitric acid

- Urea

- Ammonium nitrate

  
bulletFertilizers

 

 

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