Petroleum Ether 60-80

What is Petroleum Ether 60-80? It is a mixture made up of various volatile, highly flammable, liquid hydrocarbon compounds and is used mainly as a nonpolar solvent. Chemically, it is not classified as an ether, but as a light hydrocarbon. Alternate names for this mixture include benzine, VM&P naphtha (varnish makers' & painters'), petroleum naphtha, petroleum spirits, X4 or ligroin. The 60-80 refers to its boiling range in °C.

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Frequent Uses

Industrial solvent
Extensively used for extracting oils, fats, waxes, and greases from various materials . This includes the extraction of essential oils from plants and the removal of fats from food products.

Paints and Coatings 
Industries use it as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and coatings to dissolve and disperse non-polar resins and pigments.

Fuels
It can be used as a fuel additive or blending component in gasoline and other fuel formulations, enhancing their combustion properties. Due to its high volatility and flammability, it is commonly used as a fuel for camping stoves and lanterns.

Photography
Sometimes employed as a solvent in various photographic processes, such as film development and cleaning.

Dry Cleaning 
Occasionally used as a dry cleaning solvent for removing grease and oil stains from fabrics and textiles.

• Adhesives
• Inks
• Paints
• Varnishes
• Lacquers

B.P.: 58 deg C
Density at 15 deg C (kg/L): 0.675-0.730
R.I. at 20 deg C: 1.3820
Appearance: Clear and bright
Aromatics Content: 100ppm
Benzene Content: 5ppm
n-Hexane Content: 2%

Cas Number: 8032-32-4

Einecs Number: 232-453-7

HS Code / Commodity Code: 271012

UN Number: 1268