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The use of chemical dates back to the ancient civilization. However, the modern chemical industry started much recently. It is one of the most advanced and diverse sector of the manufacturing industry. In developed countries like UK, chemical industry occupies third or fourth place as per the products value. Every year hundreds of chemicals are being produced and discovered that consumers usually encounter as end products.
Right after the Industrial Revolution, chemical became quite popular for use in many industries. For instance, bleaching powder for cotton, silica for glass-making and soap making are some of the common examples for chemical use in the earlier times. In 1860s, the organic chemical industry started. By the 20th century, lot of emphasis on the research and application of chemistry began. New dyestuff were being discovered in addition to the development of contact process during this period.
Studies reveal that approximately 26% of the inputs are consumed by the chemical industries itself. Rubber and plastic products, textiles, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, are some of the major consumers for chemical products. It is estimated that nearly $3 trillion is the estimated chemical enterprise. The EU and U.S. chemical companies are the world's largest producers for chemical products. Therefore we can say that, chemicals plays an important role in everyday lives.
This category mainly includes those industries that produce, manufacture, distribute or sell chemicals and its related components.
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