... for the Giant Consumer Market T h e world is your market, and high polymer chemistry opens the d o o r to new processes for the creation of new products to satisfy the hunger of this giant market. Republic is vitally interested in this exciting new field of science. As an integrated steel maker, we are also a leading producer of high quality coal chemicals. Many of the basic chemicals used in making giant molecules come from the recuperative process of transforming coal to coke for our blast furnaces. R e p u b l i c Benzols, Toluols, Tar, Pyridine, Crude N a p h t h a l e n e , Xylols, and Crude-Heavy Solvent are currently being used in the manufacture of thousands of products. Sulphate of Ammonia, in mixed and blended fertilizers, forms an industry in itself. Yet the surface has only been scratched. Of the nearly 2000 chemicals available from coal, only a small percentage have found their way into commercial use. Concurrent with the work of polymer chemists in developing processes to speed the creation of new products and reduce the cost of present ones, Republic's own chemists are actively engaged in a program of coal chemical research. This p r o g r a m will enable Republic to keep pace in the rapidly growing field of giant molecules and to continue as a dependable source of supply for high quality, high purity coal chemicals.
THE GIANT CONSUMER MARKET reveals countless applications of Republic Coal Chemicals. Benzol is used in dyes for coloring cloth and fabric, in many types of wearing apparel, like nylon stockings, in synthetics for super-tough suitcases. It is also used in soaps and detergents. Perfumes are derived from Toluols. Pharmaceuticals are made from Pyridine. Xylols are basic in making riboflavin. Crude Heavy Solvents are used in waterproofing compounds and for stiffening leather.
Which of the Republic Coal Chemicals described at right and below can you use in your product or process to satisfy the giant consumer market? COAL CHEMICALS ON THE FARM. Strong, healthy cattle reach m a r k e t a b l e size faster. Xylols produced by Republic a r e used in the manufacture of germicides to protect livestock from germs a n d microorganisms. Ruined a n d f a r m e d - o u t l a n d is restored with the help of Sulphate of Ammonia in mixed a n d b l e n d e d fertilizers. Benzol is a basic material in the production of agricultural chemicals designed to control pests, w e e d s , a n d plant diseases.
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