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| Technical Data Sheet |
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A.k.a. TDS or Tech Data Sheet. A listing of typical and guaranteed characteristics of a product as manufactured by a specific facility or company. See specification. |
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| Thermoplastics |
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Polymers that can be resoftened by the application of heat or pressure and can be dissolved into solvents. |
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| Toluene |
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A high-octane aromatic product formed by catalytic reforming of petroleum or by fractional distillation of coal tar light oil. Used as an octane enhancer in the refined products industry. In the chemical industry, toluene is a raw material for benzene, xylene, p-xylene and solvents. |
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| TPA |
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Terephthalic Acid. In its highly pure form, it is known as PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid). TPA is a chemical intermediate that is used to produce PET resin and other polyester materials. TPA is the primary consumer of p-xylene. |
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| TrackTek® Racing Fuels |
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Chevron Phillips Chemical’s proprietary racing fuel for high-performance engines such as NASCAR racecars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles. TrackTek® fuels are 100% petroleum derived hydrocarbons and contain detergent additives, corrosion inhibitors, and antioxidant additives that are added in concentrations similar to those found in commercial fuels. |
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