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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
  • Anti-freeze
  - Ethylene Dichloride - Vinyl Chloride

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Film
  • Flooring
  • Apparel
  • Shower curtains
  • Siding
  • Pipes and fittings
  • Eavesthroughing
  • Bottles
  Polyethylene (the most common plastic) Polyamide -
  • 205 litre drums
  • Automotive parts
  • Beverage crates
  • Bottles
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Films
  • Sandwich wraps
  • Freezer, garbage, and garment bags
  • Shrink Wrap and bundling
  • Vapour barriers
  • Toys
  • Wire and Cable coatings
  • "nylon" fishing line
  • brush bristles
  • automotive oilpans
  Polybutylene Terephthalate  
  • keyboard buttons
  • auto distributors
  • auto headlight brackets
Ethylene + Benzene - Ethylbenzene - Styrene

- Polystyrene

  
  • Disposable cups
  • Appliance housings (small)
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Toys
  • Insulation board
  • Moulded shutters
  • Planters
  • Water cans
  • Picnic coolers
Propylene      
  - Polyproylene    
  - Isopropanol    
  - Propylene Oxide - Polyether Polyols  
  - Propylene + Benzene - Cumene

- Phenol and Acetone
  • Carpets
  • Knitting Yarns
  • Upholstery
  • Ropes and Twines
  • Drinking straws
  • Pipes and tubing
  • Flat tapes
  • Carpet backing
  • Sacking
  • Strapping
  • Packaging tapes
  • Package wraps
  • Automotive panels
  • Margarine tubs
  • Automotive parts
Butadiene + Styrene      
  - Synthetic Rubber and Latex  
  • Tires
  • Belting
  • Adhesives
  • Oil seals and gaskets
  • Automotive hoses
  • Water proofing
  • Chewing gum
  • Golf ball centres
  • Roofing membranes
  • Carpet backing
Benzene      
  - Cyclohexane - Adipic Acid
  • Nylon 66
Natural Gas      
  - Ammonia - Nitric acid

- Urea

- Ammonium nitrate

  
  • Fertilizers