{"id":5160,"date":"2025-09-01T10:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T07:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/?p=5160"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:32:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:02:06","slug":"petrochemical-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Petrochemical Products: Introduction + Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Petrochemical products<\/em><\/strong> include a wide range of chemicals such as <strong><em>methane, methanol, ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, butadiene<\/em><\/strong>, and many others. And each serves as a <strong><em>raw material in various industries<\/em><\/strong> and is an essential part of modern life. But what exactly are <strong><em>petroleum-derived products<\/em><\/strong>? They are substances that are <strong><em>produced through the process of converting crude oil or natural gas<\/em><\/strong> into basic chemical products. Then, they are <strong><em>eventually transformed into goods<\/em><\/strong> such as <strong><em>plastics,<\/em> <em>synthetic fibres, paints, detergents<\/em><\/strong>, and <em><strong>fertilisers.<\/strong><\/em><\/span> In this article from the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran ETrade<\/a> blog, a specialised source for petroleum product announcements, we will define petrochemicals and explore their <strong><em>types and applications<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Introduction and use of petrochemical products<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#An_Introduction_to_the_Petrochemical_Industry\" >An Introduction to the Petrochemical Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Types_of_Petrochemical_Products\" >Types of Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#The_Most_Important_Petrochemical_Products\" >The Most Important Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Applications_of_Petrochemical_Products\" >Applications of Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Top_Petrochemical_Exports\" >Top Petrochemical Exports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Imports_and_Exports_of_Petrochemical_Products\" >Imports and Exports of Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#The_Role_of_the_Petrochemical_Industry_in_the_Economy\" >The Role of the Petrochemical Industry in the Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Advantages_of_Petrochemical_Products\" >Advantages of Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#The_Impact_of_the_Petrochemical_Industry_on_the_Environment\" >The Impact of the Petrochemical Industry on the Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/petrochemical-products\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Petrochemical_Products\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Petrochemical Products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Introduction_to_the_Petrochemical_Industry\"><\/span>An Introduction to the Petrochemical Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Petrochemicals <strong><em>originate from <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/what-is-crude-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crude oil<\/a>, natural gas<\/em><em>, or gas liquids<\/em><\/strong>. Therefore, they are one of the main pillars of Iran\u2019s economy, serving numerous industrial and household applications. Various <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/what-is-bitumen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of <strong>bitumen<\/strong><\/a>, solvents, petroleum coke, cosmetics<\/em><\/strong> and personal care products, olefins, Teflon, and chemical fertilisers are made of the petroleum-derived products.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The petrochemical industry, as one of the <strong><em>most important branches of the chemical sector<\/em><\/strong>, produces organic and inorganic compounds using oil and gas feedstocks. Therefore, the petrochemical products industry <strong><em>links energy resources with processing industries<\/em><\/strong> and plays a key role in driving economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4980\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-1.jpg\" alt=\"An Introduction to the Petrochemical Industry\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-1-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Classifying Petrochemical Industries<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Petrochemical industries are divided into <strong><em>five main sections<\/em><\/strong>: upstream units, basic units, intermediate units, final units, and downstream units, each playing a different role in the production process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Upstream Units<\/em><\/strong>: In these units, the linear hydrocarbons in oil and gas separate from other hydrocarbons and are then sent to the basic petrochemical units for further use.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Basic Units<\/em><\/strong>: These units in chemical complexes convert raw materials into base chemicals such as ethylene and propylene and then send them to the intermediate units.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Intermediate Units<\/em><\/strong>. In these units, workers prepare the feedstock needed for the final units.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Final Units<\/em><\/strong>: These units are at the end of the production chain, where the final petroleum-derived products are manufactured.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Downstream Units<\/em><\/strong>: These include processes that transform final products into consumer goods such as plastics, synthetic fibres, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Feedstocks for Petrochemical Products<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">The main <strong><em>feedstocks for petrochemical industries<\/em><\/strong> include light and heavy naphtha, natural gas, liquefied gas, ethane, propane, and butane.<\/span> Although, depending on the type of feedstock and the technology used, <strong><em>different products<\/em><\/strong> are produced.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>Types of Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Petrochemical products fall into <strong><em>three main categories<\/em><\/strong> based on their production stages. Therefore, we will explain basic, intermediate, and final petroleum-derived products in this section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>1. Basic Products<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Basic petroleum-derived products are<strong><em> produced from naphtha, natural gas, or gas liquids<\/em><\/strong>. Olefins are one group of basic petrochemicals and include ethylene, propylene, and butadiene. The second group consists of aromatics, which are also <strong><em>basic petrochemicals<\/em><\/strong> and include substances such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>2. Intermediate Products<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As their name suggests, <strong><em>intermediate products<\/em><\/strong> such as polyethylene , polystyrene, and vinyl chloride monomer are <strong><em>produced from basic products<\/em><\/strong> and are used in the manufacturing of final petroleum-derived products.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>3. Final Products<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chemical fertilisers<\/em><\/strong>, detergents and personal care products, synthetic fibres such as nylon, industrial solvents, and rubber are some of the <strong><em>final petrochemical products<\/em><\/strong> that have uses in industries and our daily lives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Most_Important_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>The Most Important Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>Butane, benzene, propylene, toluene<\/em><\/strong>, resins, medical plastics, automotive parts, food preservatives, and carpets and rugs are some of the petrochemicals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Among hundreds of petrochemical products, some compounds have <strong><em>great importance<\/em><\/strong> due to their wide applications and <strong><em>significant role in the production chain<\/em><\/strong>. Below, we introduce the most important petrochemicals:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Methane<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Methane<\/em><\/strong> is one of the simplest and widely used hydrocarbons, <strong><em>serving as a fuel<\/em><\/strong> and as the main feedstock for producing ammonia and hydrogen in petrochemical units.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Methanol<\/h3>\n<p>Methanol is a petrochemical product that <strong><em>serves as a raw material<\/em><\/strong> for producing thermal insulators, resins, formaldehyde, antifreeze, and alternative fuels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4982\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Important Petrochemical Products\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-2-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Ethylene: One of the Most Important Petrochemical Products<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Ethylene<\/em><\/strong> is one of the most used petrochemical products that has <strong><em>widespread application<\/em><\/strong> in the production of polyethylene, various plastics, detergents, synthetic fibres, and different types of resins.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Butane<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Butane<\/em><\/strong> is a light, compressible gas that is used both as <strong><em>a household and industrial fuel<\/em><\/strong> and in the production of isobutene, butadiene, and other downstream compounds.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Petrochemical Product: Benzene<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Benzene<\/em><\/strong> is another petrochemical product that serves as a raw material for producing <strong><em>pharmaceuticals, nylon, electronic devices, paints<\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em>synthetic rubber<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Propylene<\/h3>\n<p>This petrochemical product is <strong><em>a type of gas used in the production<\/em> <em>of a versatile plastic polymer<\/em> <\/strong>called polypropylene.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Toluene<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Toluene<\/em><\/strong> is another petrochemical product that is a widely used solvent in the paint and resin industries and also plays a role in the <strong><em>production of inks and sports<\/em><\/strong> equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Butadiene<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Butadiene<\/em><\/strong> is a key component in the production of synthetic rubbers, especially for <strong><em>car tires, adhesives<\/em><\/strong>, and <em><strong>industrial flooring<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>9. BTX (Benzene, Toluene, Xylene)<\/h3>\n<p>The term <strong><em>BTX stands for benzene, toluene, and xylene<\/em><\/strong>, all of which are important aromatic compounds widely used in the production of synthetic fibres, detergents, paints, and solvents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>Applications of Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to their <strong><em>diversity and specific technical properties<\/em><\/strong>, petrochemicals have applications across a wide range of industries. In addition to the following, various solvents are among petrochemical products, and <strong><em>different processed oils<\/em><\/strong> also count as petroleum-derived products.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Medical Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>The medical resins are petroleum-derived products used in <strong><em>drug purification and production<\/em><\/strong>, which help accelerate the manufacturing process. Medical plastics, which are also petrochemicals, are used in <strong><em>making prosthetics and medical equipment<\/em><\/strong> such as disposable syringes and laboratory bottles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4984\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-3.jpg\" alt=\"Applications of Petrochemical Products\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-3-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Food Industry<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Food preservatives<\/em><\/strong> are petrochemicals that play a crucial role in maintaining quality and <strong><em>extending the shelf life of food<\/em><\/strong>. Some compounds, such as food colourings, are also types of petrochemical derivatives.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Chemical and Agricultural Fertilisers<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Many pesticides and chemical fertilisers<\/em><\/strong> are produced from petrochemical products. Chemical fertilisers, such as urea and ammonia, play a vital role in enhancing agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Household Products<\/h3>\n<p>Plastic containers, <strong><em>teflon, detergents, carpets, and rugs<\/em><\/strong> are petroleum-derived products with wide usage in homes and daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, <strong><em>safety glass<\/em><\/strong>, another petrochemical product, is applied in residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, crayons and markers are common petrochemicas used at home and in the workplace.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Disposable Tablecloth<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common uses of petroleum-derived products is <strong><em>disposable tablecloths<\/em><\/strong>, which are mainly <strong><em>made from polyethylene and polypropylene<\/em><\/strong>, both of which are petroleum derivatives.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Detergents and Personal Care Products<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Many basic compounds<\/em><\/strong> used in making soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and dishwashing liquid are derived from petrochemicals. Also, <strong><em>surfactants, solvents, aromatic fragrances<\/em><\/strong>, and some antibacterial additives are all considered petrochemical products.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Petrochemical Products in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Cosmetics and personal care products<\/em><\/strong> are petrochemicals made from compounds such as light polymers, mineral oils, and aromatic compounds.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Automotive Industry<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Internal and external car parts<\/em><\/strong>, including dashboards, bumpers, insulation, seat covers, safety glass, tires, and even lubricating oils, are all produced from petrochemicals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Petrochemical_Exports\"><\/span>Top Petrochemical Exports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Ethylene, methanol, propylene, polyethylene<\/em><\/strong>, urea, bitumen, ammonia, petroleum coke, and industrial solvents make up the <em><strong>largest share of petrochemical exports<\/strong><\/em>, which are <strong><em>mainly shipped to China, India<\/em><\/strong>, <em><strong>Turkey,<\/strong><\/em> and <strong><em>Europe.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imports_and_Exports_of_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>Imports and Exports of Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Countries with oil and gas resources<\/em><\/strong>, such as Iran, have a comparative advantage in exporting petrochemical products. At the same time, certain <strong><em>specific raw materials, equipment<\/em><\/strong>, or additives that are not produced domestically are supplied through imports.<\/p>\n<p>Exporting these products plays <strong><em>a key role in generating foreign currency<\/em><\/strong> and boosting the country\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4986\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-4.jpg\" alt=\"Imports and Exports of Petrochemical Products\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-4-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Imports of Petrochemical Materials<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><em>main imports of petrochemicals<\/em><\/strong> include specific chemical additives, catalysts, and complex compounds used in the production of value-added products.<\/p>\n<h3>Exports of Petrochemical Materials<\/h3>\n<p>Iran\u2019s list of exported petroleum-derived products includes <strong><em>methanol, urea, polyethylene, polypropylene<\/em><\/strong>, ammonia, industrial solvents, and processed oils. Among these products, bitumen, a widely used petrochemical product, and petroleum coke, a <strong><em>valuable petrochemical product<\/em><\/strong>, are also among the exported items.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_the_Petrochemical_Industry_in_the_Economy\"><\/span>The Role of the Petrochemical Industry in the Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The petrochemical industry is one of the <strong><em>key economic driving sectors<\/em><\/strong>. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in job creation, increasing non-oil exports, supplying raw materials for <strong><em>downstream industries<\/em><\/strong>, and developing industrial regions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>Advantages of Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The petrochemical sector plays a very <strong><em>important role in supplying raw materials<\/em><\/strong>, <em><strong>advancing technology<\/strong><\/em>, <em><strong>creating jobs<\/strong><\/em>, and <strong><em>generating foreign exchange revenue<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Impact_of_the_Petrochemical_Industry_on_the_Environment\"><\/span>The Impact of the Petrochemical Industry on the Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The petrochemical industry <strong><em>carries environmental risks<\/em><\/strong>, including plastic waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, solutions such as recycling, using renewable energy, and developing green technologies are being implemented to <strong><em>reduce the negative environmental effects<\/em><\/strong> of petrochemical products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Petrochemical_Products\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Petrochemical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article from <strong><em>Iran ETrade blog<\/em><\/strong>, we introduced petrochemicals and their applications. Therefore, we will conclude this article by answering a few important questions about petroleum-derived products.<\/p>\n<h3>List of Iran\u2019s Petrochemical Products<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Iran\u2019s petroleum-derived products<\/em><\/strong> include <em><strong>basic<\/strong><\/em> (ethylene, methanol, benzene), <strong><em>intermediate<\/em><\/strong> (styrene, vinyl chloride), and <strong><em>final products<\/em><\/strong> (polyethylene, chemical fertilisers, resins, and bitumen).<\/p>\n<h3>What Are the Most Important Petrochemical Products?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Ethylene, propylene, methanol, benzene<\/em><\/strong>, <em><strong>polyethylene,<\/strong><\/em> and<em><strong> chemical fertilisers<\/strong><\/em> are among the most important petrochemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Are Petrochemical Products Produced?<\/h3>\n<p>The production of petrochemical products begins with <strong><em>naphtha or natural gas feedstock<\/em><\/strong>. Then, through various stages such as thermal cracking, refining, chemical reactions, and polymerisation, they are transformed into final products.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4988\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-5.jpg\" alt=\"How Are Petrochemical Products Produced?\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/what-are-petrochemical-products-5-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpvmfg.com\/news\/examples-of-petrochemical-products-their-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cpvmfg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chandra-asri.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-petrochemical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chandra-asri<\/a><\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn-t fixmob-m7 mainbtn-n5 bicn-m7 bxl-m7 js-bprce-n5\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/bitumen-price\">Bitumen Price<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Petrochemical products include a wide range of chemicals such as methane, methanol, ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, butadiene, and many others. 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