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Firefighters wear clothing made from a heat- and flame-resistant fabric known as Nomex® that protects them from temperatures of up to 350°C. Nomex® clothing is also worn by soldiers and Formula 1 race car drivers!  Nomex® and other unique materials such as Gore-Tex™, incorporate some oil and gas products to achieve their protective qualities.  Learn more about Nomex®.

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What do bubble gum, board games, beach umbrellas and bullet-proof vests have in common? They are all made from oil and gas! Here are some more of the many products made from petroleum:

Balloons
Beach umbrellas
Board games
Bubble gum
Crayons
Credit cards
Dice
Disposable diapers
Dolls
Firefighter coveralls, helmets and face shields
Flexible handcuffs
Ink
Kevlar® bullet-proof vests
Packaging
Pens
Piano keys
Safety vests
Toys