JSS 1: Petrochemicals

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Petrochemicals are substances that are manufactured from the by-products of petroleum.
           Petrochemical products 
Products made from petrochemicals include the following items:
1. Plastics 
2. Fertilizers 
3. Detergents 
4. Pesticides 
5. Drugs 
6. Cosmetics 
7. Food additives 
8. Paints 
9. Textile materials 
10. Synthetic rubber etc 

           The importance of crude oil and petrochemicals:
1. Provision of employment 
2. Sources of revenue for individuals and country 
3. Sources of energy 
4. Provision of raw materials for the industry

               Petrochemical products

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