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Petro-chemicals, such as plastics and polymers, are produced from the raw material petroleum.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agopetroleum/black gold/oil/etc. THat stuff.
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Do plastics occur naturally?
Plastic is man-made. It's a hydro-carbon compound.
What elements is plastic made of?
Most plastics contain carbon, hydrogen some contain oxygen , chlorine fluorine or nitrogen.
What are things that are made of nonrenewable resources that can be recycled?
Plastics made from oil.
What is pyroxylin?
It is used in lacquers, plastics, and also artificial leathers. Pyroxylin plastics are made by colloiding pyroxylin with a plasticizer,
What chemical element is credit cards made out of?
Credit cards are made from plastics.
Are most plastics biodegradable?
No. Most plastics are made of compounds and polymers that are not metabolized or degraded by most organisms, although some special organisms have been developed to attack certain plastics. Most plastics are degraded by sunlight.
What valuable liquid is plastic made from?
Most plastics are made from crude oil derivatives.
What are some eco friendly plastics?
Most plastics are made from fossil fuel oil, so they are not eco friendly. Plastics made from vegetable oil are eco-friendly because they biodegrade (decompose) into organic matter.
What are most modern plastics made from?
No there are some plastic bags that are biodegradable
Why is it good to use paper instead of plastic?
Paper is made from renewable resources it is bio degradable and recyclable, most plastics are made from none renewable resources they are not bio degradable and most plastics are not or can not be recycled.
What are car shells made from?
Most car shells are made from pressed steel, some are made from plastics.
What are the products madefrom oil?
All the plastics are made from oil. Most of the fuels are made from oil.
How would a clear box be made?
Assuming this refers to transparent physical boxes, the boxes are most commonly made of plastics such as polypropylene. The plastics are molded by machine into the required shape.
What are ice cube trays made of?
most commonly plastic or flexible silicone
Are plastics inorganic or organic?
Plastics are Carbon Based, therefore are Organic.
Is plastics made up of petroleum?
Many plastics are.
Is an iPad made of metal?
There is metal in it, but probably most of an iPad is plastics of several kinds.
