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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > crisis management > engineering and technological crises > petrochemical risk
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > crisis management > engineering and technological crises > petrochemical risk

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petrochemical risk  

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  • The vast quantities of petrochemicals in use throughout the world create a significant risk of exposure following spills from pipelines, tankers, and production facilities. Petrochemicals can be broadly classified into four groups: crude oil, middle distillates, gasoline, and petroleum gases. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Petrochemical Risk]

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