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Petroleum Product Uses
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Gasoline
Fuel for internal combustion engines
Diesel
Fuel for diesel engines, heating
Kerosene
Fuel for jet engines and heating
Lubricants
Reduce friction between mechanical parts
Asphalt
Paving roads and waterproofing
Plastic
Manufacture of a wide range of products
Paraffin Wax
Candle making, food applications, and as a lubricant
Naphtha
Production of chemicals and as a solvent
Heating Oil
Fuel for furnaces and boilers in buildings
Jet Fuel
Fuel for aircraft engines
Propane
Fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicle fuel
Ethylene
Production of plastics, antifreeze, and detergents
Butadiene
Production of synthetic rubber and plastics
Butane
Fuel for lighters, portable stoves, and as a propellant
Propylene
Production of polypropylene plastics and as a base for various chemicals
Sulfur
Production of sulfuric acid, fertilizers, and chemicals
Benzene
Production of plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers
Toluene
Solvent in paints and adhesives and for making other chemicals
Xylene
Used in printing, rubber, and leather industries
Vaseline
Skincare, cosmetics, and as a lubricant
Fuel Oils
Ship engines and industrial furnaces
Bitumen
Asphalt for road construction and repair
Petroleum Coke
Used as a carbon source in steelmaking and other industries
Greases
Lubrication for various types of machinery and equipment
Aviation Gasoline
Fuel for piston-engine aircraft
Petroleum Ether
Laboratory solvent and as a starting fluid for engines
Mineral Oil
Cosmetics, biomedicine, and as a transformer oil
Alkylate
High-octane blending component for gasoline
Detergents
Used in oil additives to prevent engine deposits
Aromatics
Used in the manufacture of a variety of chemicals and plastics
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