Petrochemical

Petrochemicals are chemical products that are 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