Classify as per the order of their cuts, the various petroleum products obtained from crude petroleum with their uses

Petroleum products are classified based on the order of their cuts in the refining process. Here is the classification as per the order of their cuts.

1. Naphtha 

• Cut Order : First
• Uses : Naphtha is a very common solvent and is used for making pains, skin crème and beauty products, dry cleaning at laundries and other such purposes. We also get food grade naphtha which is used as wax coating for certain products such as cheese. Food grade naphtha wax can be used for coating fruits to ensure they have a longer shelf life. It is used as a feedstock for petrochemical processes, including the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, and chemicals.

2. Gasoline or Petrol 

• Cut Order : Second
• Uses : This is the most common type of petroleum product. That’s because it is the fuel for cars, scooters, motorcycles and other domestic and commercial vehicles. In some countries such as USA, petrol as we know it in India is also called gasoline. This is the most widely used petroleum product in the world. This is the primary fuel for internal combustion engines in cars, motorcycles, and small engines. 

3. Kerosene 

• Cut Order : Third
  
• Uses : Known commonly as ‘ghaslet” in India, kerosene is widely used for cooking and heating purposes. It also finds its uses as a solvent for paints and other chemicals in India. In rural India as well as urban parts of the country, kerosene is widely used in cooking stoves as a substitute for cooking gas. It is used as a fuel for jet engines, heating, and in some types of lamps.

Aviation Turbine Fuel or ATF is used by passenger, cargo and fighter aircraft as fuel. It is a mix of petrol and some other components that make it suitable for use in aircraft engines. It is made keeping in mind, the high speed at which aircraft needs to travel from one location to another. ATF is often referred to as "Jet Fuel Kerosene."