Para-Xylene (p-Xylene) is a critical aromatic hydrocarbon primarily derived from crude oil and natural gas. This colorless, flammable liquid is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene (xylenes) and plays an essential role in the production of various petrochemical products.
Plastic Bottles and Containers
It is crucial for producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), commonly used in manufacturing plastic bottles, food packaging, and containers.