Application of petrochemical products
Basic chemicals and plastics are the main building blocks of various types of durable and non-durable consumer goods. The many things we deal with every day, the clothes we wear, the building materials used to build our homes and offices, a variety of home appliances and electronic equipment, food and beverage packaging, and many products used in transportation. different, from chemical and plastic materials, that the vast majority of these goods can be produced by the petrochemical industry. The demand for chemicals and plastics is caused by global economic conditions, which are directly related to the demand for consumer goods.
Medicine
Petrochemical products play a big role in medicine; Because they are used to create resins, films and plastics. Here are just a few examples:
• Phenol and cumene are used to create penicillin (a very important antibiotic) and aspirin.
• Petrochemical resins are used to refine and manufacture medicines, so the costs are reduced and the production process is accelerated.
• Manufactured plastics and resins are used to make devices such as artificial organs and skin
• Plastics are used to manufacture a wide range of medical devices including bottles, disposable syringes and more.
Food
Petrochemicals are used to make food preservatives that keep food fresh in packages or cans. In addition, petrochemicals can be used in the production of many chocolates and candies. Food colors made by the petrochemical sector are used in a myriad of products, including chips, packaged foods, and canned foods.
Agriculture
Petrochemicals are used to produce everything from plastic sheeting and mulch to pesticides and fertilizers. Plastics are also used to make string, silage and irrigation pipes.
Household products
Since petrochemical products are used to make plastics, fibers, synthetic rubber and films, these materials are widely used in many sectors of household products. The products used in the home sector include carpets, detergents, clothes, perfumes, waxes, etc.