Table of Contents

Introduction to the Chemical Industry: An Overview. General Characteristics of the Chemical Industry. Leading Chemicals and Chemical Companies. Sulfuric Acid and Its Derivatives. Industrial Gases. Inorganic Nitrogen Compounds. Chemicals from Limestone. Sodium Chloride Derivatives. Miscellaneous Inorganic Chemicals. Petroleum Refining Processes. Seven Basic Organic Chemicals. Derivatives of Ethylene. Chemicals from Propylene and Butylene. Aromatic Chemicals. Chemicals from Methane. Basic Polymer Chemistry. Plastics. Fibers. Elastomers. Coatings. Adhesives. Pesticides. Fertilizers. Pulp, Paper, and Other Wood Products. The Pharmaceutical Industry. Surfactants, Soaps, and Detergents. The Chemical Industry and Pollution. Appendix. Index.