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![]() The Chemicals sector is the fastest growing segment of Amoco Corporation. Much of the Chemicals sector's growth is due to Amoco's status as the world's largest producer of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), the preferred raw material for the manufacture of polyester. Popular end-use products containing polyester include fabrics, cassette tapes, microfilm, tire cord, and a wide assortment of plastic containers. Amoco is also the largest producer and consumer of paraxylene, a chemical feedstock used to make PTA. With PTA and paraxylene facilities and investments in the United States, Europe, the Pacific Rim and Latin America, Amoco is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing global demand for polyester products. The Chemicals sector of Amoco Corporation comprises five business groups:
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