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Glossary - P

Petroleum isomerization

 

Catalytic process to increase the octane number of fuels.

Phenolic resin

 

> Polymer

Phthalic anhydride

 

Important base compound for the manufacture of coatings, plastics and dyes, as well as softeners for plastics.

Plastic additive

 

Substance added to plastic to modify and control its properties.

Polyethylene

 

> Polymer

Polymer

 

Long-chain, organic compound resulting from the polymerization of monomers. Plastics are polymers.

Polymerization catalyst (Ziegler-Natta catalyst)

 

Used in the production of polymers.

Polypropylene

 

Thermoplastic belonging to the group of polyolefins. Polypropylene is extracted from propylene with the aid of polymerization catalysts.

Private placement

 

Private placement of a nonpublic sector bond.

Propylene

 

Gaseous, unsaturated hydrocarbon. Basic chemical used mainly in the manufacture of polypropylene.

PVC


 

Abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride (plastic).