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Chemicals

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There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Base chemical
Chemical building blocks from which many downstream products are made; for example, ethylene and benzene.
Benzene
Used as a feedstock in the production of many petrochemicals, plastics, and familiar consumer products.
Biocides
Chemicals used to kill bacteria.
Biotechnology
The application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services. In terms of chemical engineering, biotechnology refers to the use of a biological catalyst to bring about a desired chemical transformation.
Bitumen
Mixture of hydrocarbons found in asphalt or tar used for surfacing roads or waterproofing.
Blending
Forming a uniform mixture so that constituents are indistinguishable from each other.
Blow molding
A type of processing for plastic resin that uses air to conform hot plastic to the shape of the mold. Product examples include milk bottles, shampoo bottles, and children’s toys.
Bottlenecks
A limiting factor. Term used in industry to refer to any factor that limits production.
Brownfield plant
Refers to redevelopment or a site that has an existing industrial development located on it.
Builder
A chemical used in the manufacture of detergents.