BPCL

Solvents

 
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De aromatised Solvent D80

Product Specifications MSDS

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are pioneers in manufacturing and marketing of Solvents and specialties for various applications all over the country. With the augmentation of the state-of-the-art Refining facilities, BPCL is proud to showcase a “First of its kind, Make in India Product” –Stringent standards de aromatised solvent, meeting the stringent requirements for the applications where de-aromatised solvents are recommended. Due to its lowest Aromatic and Sulphur contents, Solvent D80 is an ideal product for niche applications.

Application

Solvent D80 is used typically in metal working industries (Bearing, Auto Ancillary industries etc.), Paint industries, house-hold liquid vaporizer for mosquito repellents, ink cleansing, rust preventive products, Resins & polishing etc. wherein de aromatised solvents are being used as a solvent media.

Salient features

Sr. No. Characteristic Merits
1 Aromatic content: less than 0.03% against 0.1% (Imported). Free of carcinogenic effects. It is very important in household applications. It is also a nontoxic.
2 Make-In-India Product: Supplies from Mumbai Refinery directly without intermediate storage. Helps to control impurities and maintain consistent purity.

 
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Special Boiling Point Solvent (SBP)

Product Specifications MSDS

SBP Solvent consists of volatile fraction derived from petroleum and is composed essentially of paraffinic, naphthenic and aromatic hydrocarbons in varying proportions. It falls under Class A category of petroleum products.

Application

  • Tyre Industry in temporary binding of layers of rubber/rubberized fabrics. The application of SBP, between each layer, results in thickening of the surfaces and satisfactory adhesion until the layers are eventually welded together by vulcanization
  • As thinner for varnish, paint and printing ink formulations when quick drying is required
  • As diluents for lacquers, enamels, high-grade leather dopes and as a solvent for processing polishes, cleaning and water proofing compounds
  • This product is available from BPCL Refineries and other storage depots.

USPs: as per latest specifications

PESO class: A - class

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Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO)

Product Specifications MSDS

MTO, is also known by various names like spirit, White spirit and Turpentine. MTO’s Solvent power is used to dissolve resins, rubber, and bitumen and also to reduce the viscosity of the solutions produced.

BPC MTO meets the specific requirements of M/s Asian paints, M/s Berger paints etc.

Application

  • Thinner in Paint Industry, in rust preventive & lithographic varnishes
  • Washing agent in Bearings
  • Adhesives in Plastic Industry
  • Printing press cleaning
  • Solvent for insecticidal formulation

This product is available from BPCL refineries and other storage depots.

BPCL supplies two grades e.g. MTO and MTO regular

USPs: as per customer’s specific requirement. India’s largest paint manufacturers consumes mainly our product.

PESO class: B - class

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Food Grade HEXANE

Product Specifications MSDS

M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are pioneers in manufacturing and marketing of Hexane for edible and essential oil extraction units all over the country. With the commissioning of the state of the art Isomerization unit at Mumbai Refinery, BPCL is proud to showcase a “World Class Product” - Hexane, which far exceeds the requirements of Food Grade Hexane. The NHT / ISOM unit at Mumbai Refinery is licensed from M/s GTC Technology, USA.

Application

Hexane is used as a Solvent in the extraction of Edible /vegetable oils such as Cottonseed, Groundnut, Mustard, Rapeseed, Sesame, Linseed, Rice Bran, Soybean, Sunflower etc. BPCL’s Food Grade Hexane is also used for manufacture of most delicate perfumes and solvent based adhesives, sealing etc.

USPs:

  • Virtual absence of aromatics, with Benzene content typically < 3 ppm, makes it an ideal carrier / solvent without carcinogenic impurities.
  • Higher n-Hexane content enables quick settling of Batch, enhances the reaction and prevents unreacted metal getting carried away as wastage.
  • Very narrow boiling range facilitates virtually complete recovery of solvent.

PESO class: A - class

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Pharma Grade HEXANE

Product Specifications MSDS

M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are pioneers in manufacturing and marketing of Hexane for edible and essential oil extraction units all over the country. With the commissioning of the state of the art Isomerization unit at Mumbai Refinery, BPCL is proud to showcase a “World Class Product” - Hexane, which far exceeds the requirements of Pharma Grade Hexane.

Application

Hexane Pharma is used both as a solvent & a carrier in the manufacture of API Bulk drugs and Pharma Intermediates. Some of the pharma input material which are unstable as such, is kept in a mixture along with Hexane during transportation /storage before its usage.

USPs:

  • Virtual absence of aromatics, with Benzene content typically < 3 ppm, makes it an ideal carrier / solvent without carcinogenic impurities.
  • Higher n-Hexane content enables quick settling of Batch, enhances the reaction and prevents unreacted metal getting carried away as wastage.
  • Very narrow boiling range facilitates virtually complete recovery of solvent.
  • Higher n-Hexane & negligible Sulphur content typically <2 ppm.

PESO class: A - class

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Polymer Grade HEXANE

Product Specifications MSDS

M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are pioneers in manufacturing and marketing of Hexane for edible and essential oil extraction units all over the country. With the commissioning of the state of the art Isomerization unit at Mumbai Refinery, BPCL is proud to showcase a “World Class Product” - Hexane, which far exceeds the requirements of Polymer Grade Hexane.

Application

Hexane Polymer is used both as a solvent & a carrier in slurry polymerization of LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE formulations.

This product is being consumed by all leading slurry polymerization manufacturers.

USPs:

  • This product is approved by M/s MITSUI, Japan for slurry polymer applications.
  • Higher n-Hexane content enables quick settling of Batch, enhances the reaction and prevents unreacted metal getting carried away as wastage.
  • Very narrow boiling range facilitates virtually complete recovery of solvent.
  • Negligible Sulphur content typically <2 ppm helps in reducing the costly catalyst consumption.

PESO class: A - class