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To eliminate disease causing micro-organisms and limit fermentation in liquids by heating.

Member of the polyester family commonly used in bottle resin, film, and fibers.

Any chemical derived from crude oil, crude products, or natural gas. Petrochemicals are used in the manufacture of numerous products such as synthetic rubber, synthetic fibers (eg, nylon and polyester), plastics, fertilizers, paints, detergents, and pesticides.

Intermediate chemical whose major derivatives include phenol A, cyclohexanes, and phenolic resin.

Chemical reactions brought about by the action of light.

Properties not concerned with the chemistry of a product, such as melting point, boiling point, and hardness.

A chemical added to vinyls to make them softer or more pliable.

Synthetic materials with the ability to flow, take shape, and solidify.

Propylene oxide/styrene monomer. Usually refers to a production process that results in producing both products.

Translucent to clear, tough, waxy solid that is unaffected by water and a wide range of chemicals.

Hydrocarbon chain made by the repetition of units called monomers. Polyethylene is an example of a polymer made with ethylene as the repetitive unit or monomer.

Process by which monomers are joined in long chains to form polymers; generally requires high heat or pressure or the presence of a catalyst.

A polymer with properties making it extremely versatile and able to be used in substitution for wood, metal, glass, and plastics.

Low-cost plastic made from styrene.

Any of various resins, widely varying in flexibility, used in tough chemical-resistant coatings, adhesives, and foams.

Part of the vinyls chain. In flexible form, used for film, flooring, auto upholstery, eg; in rigid form, used in siding for houses, and pipes, eg.

Compressed molding compound.

A coating applied to a bonding surface prior to the application of an adhesive to improve the quality of the bond.

The process of forming propylene from propane.

A three carbon molecule with a reactive double bond, that is C=C=C (C3H6) used to make gasoline components or as a feedstock for petrochemicals.

An alkyl epoxide used principally as a chemical intermediate.

Positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.