HEXANE (FOOD GRADE)

(IS 3470:2002)

HEXANE(FOOD GRADE)
FG Hexane is produced in the refineries
from special cut Naphtha where the
Hexane rich stream is extracted and
purified to meet the required specification.

PROPERTIES
The molecular formula of hexane is C6H14.
It is mostly a colorless liquid.
It has a melting point of roughly -139.54F (95.3C) and
The boiling point is 154.04F (67.8C).
It has a molar mass of 86.18 grams per mole
(g/mol).
It is also a non-polar molecule, meaning that it
is not soluble in water.

HEXANE (IS 3470:2002)

This standard prescribes the requirment
and method of sampling and test for
hexane

TEST

SPECIFICATION

Density @ 20C, g/ml

0.660-0.687

Non-volatile Matter, g/100 ml

Max. 0.0005

Reaction of Non-Volatile Residue

Neutral to methyl orange

Distillation
IBP, C
Distilled between 64-70C

Min. 63
Min. 95

DENSITY (P:16)
The importance of density in fuel handling
is for the purpose of bulk oil measurment.
i.e obtaining weight from measured
volume.

Non volatile Residue (P:64)

This test method describes the analytical
measurement of residual matter in
solvents that are intended to be 100 %
volatile.
The presence of any residue may affect
the product quality or efficiency of the
process.

Reaction of NVR
This test method prescribes the test for
determining the reaction of non-volatile
residue.

DISTILLATION (P:18)
Distillation Characteristics of petroleum
product are indicative of performance in
their intended application.
The fuel voltality and ease of vaporization
at different temperatures are determined
by distillation.

USES
The most excellent use of hexane is its
function as a solvent.
Many types of plants and vegetables are
treated with hexane in order to extract
their oils and proteins for use in other
products.
Hexane is also used as a cleaning solvent
and as an industrial degreaser.