Heavy Naphtha is a petroleum fraction obtained from the distillation of crude oil, typically within the boiling range of 90°C to 200°C. It is a highly valuable intermediate stream widely used in the petrochemical, refining, and fuel blending industries. Heavy Naphtha is primarily employed as a feedstock for catalytic reforming to produce high-octane gasoline components and aromatics such as benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX). Its balanced composition of paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics makes it a cornerstone in both energy and chemical sectors.
Typical properties include :
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling Range | 90°C – 200°C |
| Density at 15°C | 0.72 – 0.78 kg/L |
| Aromatics Content | 10 – 30 wt.% (varies by crude source) |
| Paraffins & Naphthenes | 60 – 80 wt.% combined |
| Sulfur Content | < 200 ppm (hydrotreated grades lower than 50 ppm) |
| Flash Point | typically < 40 °C (highly flammable) |
| Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) | 2 – 7 psi |
| Calorific Value | ~44 MJ/kg |
Values may vary depending on crude oil origin and refining process.
• High volatility and flammability, requiring careful storage and handling.
• Excellent reforming feedstock, yielding aromatics and high-octane gasoline.
• Good hydrogen-to-carbon ratio for petrochemical applications.
• Versatile blending component for gasoline and solvents.
• Catalytic reforming: Feedstock for production of aromatics (BTX) and reformate.
• Gasoline blending: Enhances octane number and fuel performance.
• Petrochemical feedstock: Used in steam cracking to produce olefins (ethylene, propylene).
• Solvent production: Basis for a variety of industrial and commercial solvents.
• Hydrotreated grades: Used in industries requiring low-sulfur, cleaner-burning products.
Heavy Naphtha is typically supplied in:
• Bulk shipments via tankers and pipelines
• ISO tanks for global exports
• Drums or IBCs for smaller industrial use
• Terminal storage tanks at refineries and petrochemical hubs
• Classified as highly flammable liquid – store in cool, well-ventilated areas.
• Keep away from open flames, sparks, and static discharge.
• Use explosion-proof equipment during transfer and storage.
• Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, flame-resistant clothing).
• Follow guidelines of API, ASTM D86, ISO 1998, and MSDS standards.
Heavy Naphtha is a petroleum fraction obtained from the distillation of crude oil, typically within the boiling range of 90°C to 200°C. It is a highly valuable intermediate stream widely used in the petrochemical, refining, and fuel blending industries. Heavy Naphtha is primarily employed as a feedstock for catalytic reforming to produce high-octane gasoline components and aromatics such as benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX). Its balanced composition of paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics makes it a cornerstone in both energy and chemical sectors.
Typical properties include :
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling Range | 90°C – 200°C |
| Density at 15°C | 0.72 – 0.78 kg/L |
| Aromatics Content | 10 – 30 wt.% (varies by crude source) |
| Paraffins & Naphthenes | 60 – 80 wt.% combined |
| Sulfur Content | < 200 ppm (hydrotreated grades lower than 50 ppm) |
| Flash Point | typically < 40 °C (highly flammable) |
| Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) | 2 – 7 psi |
| Calorific Value | ~44 MJ/kg |
Values may vary depending on crude oil origin and refining process.
• High volatility and flammability, requiring careful storage and handling.
• Excellent reforming feedstock, yielding aromatics and high-octane gasoline.
• Good hydrogen-to-carbon ratio for petrochemical applications.
• Versatile blending component for gasoline and solvents.
• Catalytic reforming: Feedstock for production of aromatics (BTX) and reformate.
• Gasoline blending: Enhances octane number and fuel performance.
• Petrochemical feedstock: Used in steam cracking to produce olefins (ethylene, propylene).
• Solvent production: Basis for a variety of industrial and commercial solvents.
• Hydrotreated grades: Used in industries requiring low-sulfur, cleaner-burning products.
Heavy Naphtha is typically supplied in:
• Bulk shipments via tankers and pipelines
• ISO tanks for global exports
• Drums or IBCs for smaller industrial use
• Terminal storage tanks at refineries and petrochemical hubs
• Classified as highly flammable liquid – store in cool, well-ventilated areas.
• Keep away from open flames, sparks, and static discharge.
• Use explosion-proof equipment during transfer and storage.
• Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, flame-resistant clothing).
• Follow guidelines of API, ASTM D86, ISO 1998, and MSDS standards.
