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The Chemicals industry plays a fundamental role in the modern economy by transforming raw inputs into more than 70,000 products for intermediate or final consumption. As an enabling industry, it stands at the beginning of the value chains of numerous sectors, such as agriculture, food & beverages, consumer goods, construction and pharmaceuticals. It also plays a vital role in promoting human and economic development, improving food security and public health, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.
Activities associated with Chemicals are manufacturing of petroleum and coal products, basic chemicals, resins, polymers and speciality chemicals, industrial gases, fertilisers, paints and coatings, adhesives, plastics and rubber products. A number of consumer goods are also included, such as pharmaceuticals, hygiene and personal care products, cleaning compounds and toiletries.
Malaysia has sizable crude oil and natural gas reserves. In 1974, the Malaysian government established Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) as the national oil company and the owner and steward of the country's hydrocarbon deposits. Petronas has since ...
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The Indian chemicals sector has been established since the British occupation. The chemicals sector is an essentiallinchpin of the Indian economy as it produces vital inputs to develop the agricultural and industrial sectors. Today,India is a leading ...
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