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What is the raw material base for the petrochemical industry? Name some of the products of this industry.

The main raw material base used in the petrochemical industry is crude petroleum, which is then further refined, and new products are produced.

Some of the products produced by the petrochemical industry are given as follows:


• Polymers


• Synthetic fibres


• Elastomers


• Surface intermediate


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