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The petrochemical that is widely used in the manufacture of cosmetics is

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Petrol
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Petroleum jelly
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Kerosene
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Diesel
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Solution

The correct option is B Petroleum jelly
Petrochemicals are the chemicals obtained from the hydrocarbons that are separated from petroleum during its fractional distillation. Petroleum jelly is the petrochemical that is widely used in the manufacturing of many types of cosmetics including creams, lotions, soaps, etc.

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