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"Crude oil" is "oil" - petroleum. Plastics such as polyethylene (food containers) and polystyrene(general plastics and styrofoam) are made from fractions of crude oil. Polycarbonate plastics are made indirectly through the production of phosgene and its use to make acetone and bisphenol-A.
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Is plastic made out of rocks or is plastic made out of minerals?
no, plastic is made out of oils usually petroleum.
What non-renewable ingredient is plastic made from normally?
Crude oil
What is plastic mainly made of - crude oil silicone corn starch?
Plastic is mainly made of crude oil, which is a petroleum-based product. Silicone is a separate material used for different purposes, and corn starch is not typically a primary component of plastic production.
How are plastic bags made?
Plastic bags are made from polyethylene, which is derived from petrochemicals like oil or natural gas. The polyethylene is melted and extruded into thin sheets, which are then cut and sealed to form the shape of the bag. The bags are then printed with any necessary designs or labeling before being packaged and shipped for use.
Is plastice made from sand?
No, plastic is not made directly from sand. Plastic is typically made from petroleum, a fossil fuel, through a process that involves extracting hydrocarbons from crude oil and refining them into the polymers used to make plastic products. Sand is used in the production of glass, not plastic.
What substances can be made from oil?
I know plastic is made from oil
What four things is plastic made of?
Plastic is made from crude oil.
Does plastic come from the rainforest's?
Plastic is made from oil which comes from oil fields, on land or at sea
What bags are made from oil?
Plastic :)
Is plastic made by oil?
yes it is
Where at in the world is plastic made?
In any country that has oil. Since plastic is made from oil, pretty much any country with oil can make and manufacture oil. Hope I helped. =)
Are bottles biodegradable?
No. No plastic is biodegradable unless it's made from vegetable oil. Most plastic is made from fossil fuel oil.
Is there a way to make plastic from oil?
Yes And that's why it is made from oil
Which is the costliest product from crude oil?
plastic is made from crude oil.
Is plastic made out of dead animal?
No, it is a petroleum (oil) product. Also, many plastic items are now made from recycled plastic.
Is plastic made from wood?
No, plastic is basically made from crude oil, natural gas, and other chemicals.
What ingredients are in plastic wrap?
its made with PVC. or LDPE NOT plastic.
