Food & Tech Grade
N-Hexane is a colorless, volatile liquid alkane derived from crude oil refining. It is the global standard solvent for extracting edible oils (like soy, peanut, sunflower) from seeds. Its unique non-polar nature and narrow boiling range make it highly efficient at dissolving oils while being easy to recover and recycle.
Hexane is highly valued for its ability to dissolve non-polar compounds (fats, oils, greases). Ruvon supplies high-purity N-Hexane with controlled Sulphur and Benzene levels to meet the stringent requirements of both the Food Industry (Extraction) and the Polymer Industry.
Comparison of Food Grade vs. Polymer Grade.
| Parameter | Food Grade (Extraction) | Polymer/Tech Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear Colorless | Clear Colorless |
| Density (15°C) | 0.660 - 0.690 g/ml | 0.660 - 0.690 g/ml |
| Distillation Range | 63°C - 70°C | 64°C - 69°C |
| Benzene Content | Max 500 ppm | Max 30 ppm |
| Sulphur Content | Max 5 ppm | Max 1 ppm |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Max 5 mg/100ml | Max 1 mg/100ml |
| Color (Saybolt) | +28 Min | +30 Min |
Chemistry follows the rule: "Like Dissolves Like."
Food Grade: Used for extracting cooking oils. It allows a slightly higher benzene limit (up to 500ppm) as per standard regulations, provided solvent residues are removed in the final oil.
Polymer/Tech Grade: Requires extremely low Benzene (< 30ppm) and Sulphur. Why? Because Benzene and Sulphur "poison" the sensitive catalysts (Zigler-Natta) used to make plastic (Polyethylene). Using the wrong grade can ruin an entire production batch of plastic.
The #1 solvent for Soy, Cottonseed, Castor, and Sunflower oil extraction plants.
Reaction medium for polymerization of HDPE, LLDPE, and Polypropylene.
Primary solvent in shoe glues, rubber cements, and leather adhesives for quick drying.
Used for extraction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a reaction solvent.
Effective degreaser for printing rollers, electric motors, and precision parts.
Used in tire manufacturing to adjust the viscosity of rubber compounds.
Standard heavy-duty steel drums. (Hexane is light, so drum weight is less).
Bulk supply (12-15 MT) for large extraction plants.
Food & Polymer Grade Available. High Purity. Low Benzene.
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Ruvon International Pvt. Ltd.
Global chemical sourcing and supply.
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