Petroleum Ether 100/120 (GW)

£10.36 to £29.01

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Variation ID		Product Code	Pack Size	List Price
9994	photo_camera	GWN9039-D	500ml GWN9039-D	£10.36
9995	photo_camera	GWN9039-E	1L GWN9039-E	£16.58
9996	photo_camera	GWN9039-F	2.5L GWN9039-F	£29.01

What is Petroleum Ether 100-120? 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 100-120 refers to its boiling range in °C.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Petroleum Ether 100-120 ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Glass Winchester Bottle: Available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L pack sizes. Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

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.