Industrial organic chemicals

An essential introduction to the organic chemicals industry-in the context of globalization, advances in technology, and environmental concerns Providing 95 percent of the 500 billion pounds of organic chemicals produced in the world, the petroleum and natural gas industries are responsible for pro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Wittcoff, Harold (-)
Otros Autores: Reuben, B. G., Plotkin, Jeffrey S.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley c2013.
Edición:3rd ed
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Sumario:An essential introduction to the organic chemicals industry-in the context of globalization, advances in technology, and environmental concerns Providing 95 percent of the 500 billion pounds of organic chemicals produced in the world, the petroleum and natural gas industries are responsible for products that ensure our present quality of life. Products as diverse as gasoline, plastics, detergents, fibers, pesticides, tires, lipstick, shampoo, and sunscreens are based on seven raw materials derived from petroleum and natural gas. In an updated and expanded Third Edition,
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (845 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781523110841
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