Naphtha

Naphtha is a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture. It is a term used to relate to a group of a volatile, combustible mixture of hydrocarbons that are used mainly as solvents, diluents, or raw materials for gasoline conversion.

Mixtures labeled naphtha have been produced from natural gas condensates, petroleum distillates, and coal tar and peat distillation. It is a lightweight petrochemical feedstock that is segregated from crude oil in the partial distillation process along with kerosene and jet fuel.

Many distinct types of naphtha alter in the amounts and natures of hydrocarbons contained in their unique blend. Each sort has special guidelines for its usage.

Kerosene

Kerosene, also identified as ‘paraffin’, is a burnable hydrocarbon liquid that is derived from petroleum. It is a low viscosity, clear liquid formed from the hydrocarbons obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum between 150 and 275 °C.

Kerosene is comprised of aliphatic hydrocarbons with 10-16 carbons per molecule and benzene and naphthalene derivatives. Liquid kerosene fuels carry potentially harmful compounds, including ‘hexane’ and ‘benzene’.

It is commonly used as a fuel in aviation as well as household. In extension, it can be used as an oil in central heating systems and can be used as a cleaning agent.

White Spirit

Mineral spirits or white spirits, also known as mineral turpentine, turpentine substitute, varsol, petroleum spirits, solvent naphtha (petroleum), Stoddard solvent, or generically. ‘Paint thinner’ is a petroleum-derived pure, translucent liquid, used as a general organic solution in painting and decorating.

A compound of aliphatic and alicyclic C7 to C12 hydrocarbons, white spirit is utilized as an extraction solvent, as a degreasing solvent, as a purifying solvent, and as a solvent in aerosols, wood preservatives, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and asphalt products.

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