Uses
Hydrogenated heavy alkane fractions from petroleum are mainly used for: 1. Production of antioxidants: Hydrogenated heavy alkane fractions possess excellent antioxidant properties and are primarily used in the production of antioxidants. 2. Production of petroleum cracking catalysts: Hydrogenated heavy alkane fractions are key raw materials for petroleum cracking reactions and are mainly used in the production of petroleum cracking catalysts. 3. Production of gasoline and lubricating oils: Due to their clear structure and low carbon number, hydrogenated heavy alkane fractions exhibit good durability and are mainly used in the production of gasoline and lubricating oils. In summary, hydrogenated heavy alkane fractions from petroleum possess excellent physical and chemical properties and are used in the production of antioxidants, petroleum cracking catalysts, and gasoline and lubricating oils, making them important industrial substances.
Description
Hydrogenated Mineral Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Mineral Oil.
Definition
HYDRAULIC FLUID is a complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by treating a petroleum fraction with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50 and produces a finished oil of at least 100 SUS at 100.degree.F (19cSt at 40.degree.C). It contains a relatively large proportion of saturated hydrocarbons.
Production Methods
Paraffin oil, also known as mineral oil, is produced through a series of refining processes from crude oil. The process begins with extracting crude oil from underground reservoirs through drilling. The extracted crude oil undergoes distillation to separate it into various components based on their boiling points. Paraffin oil is derived from the heavier fractions of crude oil. This step involves using a solvent to remove waxy compounds from the paraffin, resulting in a purer form of the oil. Different solvents are used to isolate different hydrocarbon chains. The final refining process, hydro finishing, treats the paraffin with hydrogen to remove impurities and stabilise the oil, improving its colour, odour, and stability.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Mechanism of action
Contact action, eggs covered by an oil film are starved of oxygen and so do not hatch.
Safety Profile
Confirmed carcinogen.
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact.
When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Toxics Screening Level
The ITSL for hydrotreated heavy paraffmic mineral oil is 50 μg/m3 based on a 8-hour averaging time.
Pesticide Type
Acaricide; Insecticide
