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Methanol, Aromatics & MTBE

Delivering the foundational chemistry that underpins modern living. We provide versatile chemical building blocks that are essential to countless everyday products and advanced technologies, from high-performance fuels to the materials in your tires the unseen chemistry that enables modern mobility


Methanol, the simplest alcohol, is a light, volatile, and colorless liquid. It serves as a vital intermediate chemical. Derived primarily from methane, it is a key feedstock for a wide array of products.

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Methane

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  • Automotive & Industrial: Used in the production of adhesives, coatings, and solvents, and as an energy source for fuel cells.
  • Consumer Goods: A key component in plastics, textiles, and wood & furniture manufacturing.

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Paraxylene is a colourless aromatic hydrocarbon with a sweet odour. It is primarily used as a feedstock for the production of PTA, the main raw material for polyester.

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Naphtha

APPLICATION
 

  • Textiles: Used to create polyester fibres for apparel, clothing, and home furnishings.
  • Packaging: A key material for producing solid state resins used in beverage bottles.

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Benzene is a highly flammable, colourless liquid with a sweet odour that evaporates quickly. It is an important chemical for producing polymers and other compounds.

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Naphtha

APPLICATION

 

  • Polymers & Plastics: Used to produce polystyrene for packaging and insulation, and engineering resins that can replace metal parts in the automotive industry.
  • Industrial: Serves as a paint thinner, a high-octane additive for aviation fuel, and a component in adhesives and composite materials for the aerospace and automotive industries.

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A colourless liquid with a mild odour. It is highly miscible with gasoline and is a key ingredient for a range of products.

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Butane, Methanol

APPLICATION
 

  • Automotive: Used for gasoline blending to achieve higher octane ratings, and in the manufacturing of synthetic rubber tires.
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  • Electronics: A vital component in the manufacturing of electronic displays such as those in flat screen TVs and mobile phones.
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  • Consumer Goods: A component in fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and paint thinners.

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1,3-Butadiene is a colourless, non-corrosive gas with a mild odour. It is a fundamental building block chemical for synthetic polymers.

 

APPLICATION
 

  • Rubber Products: Used to produce synthetic rubber (e.g., SBR) for tires, footwear, hoses, and gloves.
  • Resins & Plastics: A key ingredient in engineering resins like ABS (found in telephones and computer casings) and Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) used in paper and carpet coatings.

UHPM is an ultra-pure methanol that meets the stringent requirements of high-tech industries.

APPLICATION
 

  • Energy: Serves as a clean energy source or fuel for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs)
  • Technology: Used in semiconductor applications such as photolithography and microelectronics manufacturing processes to prevent contaminatio.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a solvent in pharmaceutical applications where high purity is critical

Methanol & Derivatives

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Propylene & Butadiene

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Methanol & Derivatives

1. Nur Azilah M Said 
E-mail: nurazilahsaid@petronas.com

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Aromatics & MTBE

1. M Khairul Anwar Idris
E-mail: khairul_idris@petronas.com

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Propylene & Butadiene

1. M Khairul Anwar Idris
E-mail: khairul_idris@petronas.com

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Olefins, Glycols & Derivatives

We provide the fundamental chemistry for essential products. Our chemicals are vital to manufacturing everything from everyday cleaners and personal care items to critical industrial solvents.

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