One of the key petrochemicals, ethylene and propylene are essential raw materials used in the manufacture of plastics and polymers. Some of the major end use applications of ethylene include polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene dichloride while applications of propylene include polypropylene, propylene oxide and acrylonitrile. The growth of plastic and polymer industry driven by increasing consumption across packaging, construction and automotive industries has resulted in a consistent ... Read more
Petrochemicals are chemical products obtained from petroleum and natural gas. They serve as chemical building blocks and raw materials used for making a wide range of plastic and other polymer products. Some of the most common petrochemicals include ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, xylene and styrene. This article will focus on two petrochemicals - ethylene and propylene which are among the most widely used petrochemicals globally.
