Glossary

Ammonium Sulfate: A chemical compound that is used as nitrogen fertilizer.
Caprolactam: Raw materials derived from oil (cyclohexane), used for the production of nylon.
EPS: Thermoplastic used for insulation and packaging.
Glycol: Petrochemicals used to produce polyester and other industrial applications.
Nylon: Plastic resin used for the production of textile fibers and other engineering applications.
Nylon Polymer: Polymer obtained from Caprolactam, which has textile and engineering applications.
PET (Polyethylene Terephtalate): Plastic resin mostly used to manufacture containers.
Polyester: Plastic resin used to manufacture textile fibers, films and containers.
Polypropylene: Propylene derivative used in the production of plastics and fibers, among other products.
PTA (Purified Terephtalic Acid): Raw material used to manufacture polyester.
Urethanes: Petroleum-derived chemical used to produce plastic foams.