Market Category: Petrochemical

Polystyrene

Polystyrene is a versatile thermoplastic produced by polymerizing styrene monomer. Three grade families dominate. General-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) is clear and

Methanol

Methanol is a foundational liquid chemical produced by converting synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen,

IPA

Isopropyl alcohol is a versatile solvent and intermediate produced mainly by hydrating propylene, through indirect sulfuric acid or direct catalytic

Glycol Ethers

Glycol ethers are oxygenated solvents made by reacting ethylene oxide or propylene oxide with alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, butanol

EVA

EVA is a thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, with properties set largely by vinyl acetate content. Low-content grades

Ethylene

Ethylene is the largest-volume olefin and the foundational building block of the petrochemical industry. It is produced mainly by steam

Ethylene Oxide

Ethylene oxide is a highly reactive, flammable and toxic intermediate produced by direct catalytic oxidation of ethylene with oxygen over

Ethylene Glycol

Ethylene glycol is a high-volume diol produced mainly by hydrating ethylene oxide, which is made by direct oxidation of ethylene.

ECH

Epichlorohydrin is a reactive chlorinated intermediate used mainly to make epoxy resins, along with synthetic glycerin, water treatment chemicals, wet-strength

Butanediol

Butanediol is a versatile chemical intermediate that links acetylene, natural gas, coal and butane-based chemistry to engineering plastics, elastic fibers,

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