Light Hydrocarbon

Light hydrocarbon is one of the most important petroleum derivatives, obtained from the distillation and processing of the light fractions of crude oil. It is a colorless, clear and volatile liquid with a density below 0.8 g/cm³, and thanks to its high solvency and controlled evaporation it holds a special place across many industries.

Properties & Specifications

Light hydrocarbon consists mainly of short carbon chains (roughly C5–C12), with a boiling range that typically falls between 40 and 200 °C.

• Appearance: colorless, clear liquid
• Density: below 0.8 g/cm³
• Boiling range: 40–200 °C
• Composition: paraffins, naphthenes and a controlled share of aromatics
• Solvency: high, suitable for thinning paints and resins
• Evaporation rate: fast and controlled

Industrial Applications

Because of its solvency and favorable evaporation behavior, light hydrocarbon is used across a wide range of industries:

• Solvent and thinner in the production of paints, lacquers and polishes
• Base for a variety of thinners and coating diluents
• Raw material in the resin and adhesive industries
• Feedstock for petrochemical units producing ethylene, propylene, benzene and toluene
• Washing and cleaning solvent for industrial parts and equipment
• Component in the formulation of chemical products and lubricants

Quality & Supply

Caspian Ferdows Iranian supplies light hydrocarbon with a defined analysis, standard packaging and specifications tailored to end-user industries. Our technical team is ready to advise on selecting the right grade and on safe storage and transport. Contact our experts for analysis, pricing and delivery terms.