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81Polyethylene terephthalate — PETE redirects here. For the first name, see Peter (disambiguation). For other uses, see Pete (disambiguation). Polyethylene terephthalate fibre IUPAC name …
82Phthalate — Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility). They are chiefly used to soften polyvinyl chloride. Phthalates are being phased out of… …
83Chemical industry — Oil refinery in Louisiana an example of chemical industry The chemical industry comprises the companies that produce industrial chemicals. Central to the modern world economy, it converts raw materials (oil, natural gas, air, water, metals, and… …
84Resin identification code — Sorted household plastic waiting to be hauled away for reprocessing …
85Chloroethane — Chloroethane …
86Vinyon — is a synthetic fiber made from polyvinyl chloride. In some countries other than the United States, vinyon fibers are referred to as polyvinyl chloride fibers. It can bind non woven fibers and fabrics. It was invented in 1939.It has the same… …
87Plasticizer — Plasticizers are additives that increase the plasticity or fluidity of the material to which they are added, these include plastics, cement, concrete, wallboard and clay bodies. Although the same compounds are often used for both plastics and… …
88National Iranian Petrochemical Company — The National Iranian Petrochemical Company (NIPC), a subsidiary to the Iranian Petroleum Ministry, is owned by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is responsible for the development and operation of the country s petrochemical… …
89aquarium — aquarial, adj. /euh kwair ee euhm/, n., pl. aquariums, aquaria /euh kwair ee euh/. 1. a glass sided tank, bowl, or the like, in which fish or other living aquatic animals or plants are kept. 2. a building or institution in which fish or other… …
90floor covering — Finish material on floors, including wood strips, parquet, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt tile, rubber, cork, epoxy resins, ceramic tile, and carpeting. Wood strip flooring, attached to a subfloor of plywood, is most popular, especially for residences …
