VM&P Naphtha

Product Overview

VM&P Naphtha is a petroleum-derived solvent characterized by its low boiling point and high volatility, making it an effective choice for rapid evaporation in industrial and laboratory workflows. This VM&P grade is predominantly composed of aliphatic hydrocarbons, offering a broad solvency profile for paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations. Typical assay is 99.8 wt% with a distillation- and GC-verified hydrocarbon balance, ensuring consistent performance across batches. The product exhibits a low APHA color and a clean hydrocarbon composition that supports use in precision applications where color, impurities, and odor must be minimized. In process settings, VM&P Naphtha can act as a versatile carrier solvent, facilitating pigment dispersion, resin dissolution, and surface preparation prior to finishing steps.

In addition to its role as a solvent, VM&P Naphtha is commonly employed as a cleaning agent for tools and equipment, an extraction solvent in chemical research, and as a component in adhesive formulations and certain fuel-related processes. The material is offered with documented compliance to standard analytical methods (e.g., ASTM D4052 for density, GC-based hydrocarbon analysis, and USP/ASTM-referenced purity assessments) to support quality assurance programs in manufacturing, QA/QC laboratories, and R&D environments. This product is provided with a fill of known composition and ample traceability to support regulatory and safety requirements across end-use sectors.

Key Properties

• Assay (wt %): Typical 99.8% (min 99.0%, max 100.5%)
• Chemical Formula: Mixture of C6–C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons
• Molecular Weight: Approximately 86.00 g/mol
• Boiling Point Range: 90–150°C
• Specific Gravity (20°C): Typical 0.79 (range 0.785–0.795)
• Vapor Pressure @ 20°C: Approximately 97 mmHg
• Viscosity (25°C): 0.5 cP
• Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.400
• Color (APHA/Hazen): Typical 3; max 5
• Residue After Ignition: Max 0.02–0.05%
• Chloride (ppm): Max 2 (typical 2)
• Water (wt %): Max 0.01%

Common Applications

• Application Category: Paint Thinner — Used as a solvent in paint formulations to improve flow, leveling, and film formation in industrial coatings and varnishes.
• Cleaning Agent — Effective for cleaning tools, equipment, and process lines where hydrocarbon cleanliness and quick evaporation are advantageous.
• Extraction Solvent — Utilized in laboratory and process-scale extraction of organic compounds from mixtures, supporting analytical and preparative workflows.
• Adhesive Solvent — Serves as a carrier and softening agent in adhesive formulations to enhance bonding properties and cure characteristics.
• Fuel Additive — Included in specific fuel formulations to adjust solvency and facilitate combustion-related performance (subject to regulatory compliance).
• Degreasing Solvent — Suitable for rapid degreasing tasks in manufacturing and maintenance operations where short contact times are required.
• Gasket and Sealant Cleaner — Clears residues from gasket surfaces and sealants prior to assembly, aiding leak-prevention performance.

Safety Precautions

Handle VM&P Naphtha in a well-ventilated area with appropriate flammable-liquid precautions. Store in cool, ventilated spaces in containers made of HDPE or glass, away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible oxidizers or acids. Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including chemical-resistant gloves and splash-resistant goggles, to minimize skin and eye exposure. Ensure grounding and bonding for transfer to prevent static discharge during handling and transfer operations.

For emergencies, extinguish flames with appropriate class B extinguishing agents and evacuate personnel as needed. In case of skin or eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention if irritation persists. If inhaled, move to fresh air and seek medical evaluation if dizziness or respiratory distress occurs. Do not induce vomiting if ingestion occurs; seek medical attention immediately. Adhere to local regulations and SDS guidance (SDS transport: UN 1268, Petroleum Distillates, Class 3, Packing Group II) for spill response and disposal.

Benefits

✔ HighPurity Hydrocarbon Solvent – Consistent 99.8% assay supporting uniform performance across batches.
✔ Low Boiling Point and Volatility – Enables rapid evaporation, efficient cleaning, and quick drying in manufacturing and lab processes.