Question

What are petrochemicals?

Answer 1

1. Petrochemicals are important organic chemicals derived from petroleum products, LPG, and coal.
2. This industry is normally located near an oil refinery, which can supply its basic requirements of naphtha, ethylene, and benzene.
3. These chemicals are used for manufacturing a large variety of articles such as synthetic fibres, synthetic rubber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, dyestuffs, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.