Petrochemical

A petrochemical is a chemical product that is made from petroleum, natural gas or other hydrocarbons.

Some petrochemicals include alcohol, antiseptics, artificial rubber, detergents, drugs, explosives, food additives, insecticides, perfume, plastic, and textile fiber.

Related pages
Petroleum
Petroleum products
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

 Other websites 
 Petrochemistry in Europe
 Educational resource on petrochemistry 
 Article showing some of the basics of a petchem facility 

Category:Chemistry