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Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals are chemical products obtained directly or indirectly from the processing of either petroleum or other fossil fuels such as natural gas. Some petrochemicals may be derived from renewable sources as well. The two most common petrochemical classes are olefins and aromatics.

Petrochemicals have a vast variety of industrial applications such as in the production of unsaturated polyester resins and lubricants, coatings, etc.