NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Petrochemicals

A petrochemical is any chemical derived from fossil fuel. These include purified fossil fuels such as methane, propane, butane, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, or fuel oil, and also include many agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and other items such as plastics, asphalt and synthetic fibers. Also a wide variety of industrial chemicals are petrochemicals.

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	We have witnessed the devastating consequences these injures have on individuals and their families, as well as the tragedy brought on by deaths related to petrochemical and refinery accidents.
	Many of the injuries associated with petrochemical and refinery accidents (including burns from explosions and scalding liquid, and spinal cord and head injuries from falls) often result in serious injuries that prevent the injured worker from ever returning to the job.
	Our petrochemical and refinery accidents attorneys have extensive knowledge of the federal and state regulations that govern the manufacture and storage of petrochemicals, liquid petroleum, oil, industrial chemicals, and natural gas.

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