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Soltrol® Isoparaffin Solvents

Soltrol® Isoparaffin Solvents

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What Are Isoparaffin Solvents?

Isoparaffin solvents are branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons that serve as solvents for numerous industries. The Soltrol® isoparaffinic solvents from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company are synthetic, high-purity, low-odor, low-toxicity solvents derived from hydrocarbons. They are available in a broad range of distillation ranges and flash points to provide a tailored solution for specific applications. Why should you choose Soltrol® isoparaffins over mineral spirits or other organic hydrocarbons?
 

High Purity

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents are synthetically derived from hydrocarbons via a modern alkylation process, producing a finished solvent that is of 99% or higher isoalkane purity by weight.
 

Low Odor

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents are low in aromatics, resulting in a very low-odor isoparaffin, making Soltrol® much more worker friendly and easier to use than mineral spirits and other odorous solvents.
 

Low Toxicity

Because Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents are low in aromatics, they are low-toxicity solvents, making them the ideal choice for applications where there is high solvent exposure or direct skin contact.
 

Selective Solvency

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents will only dissolve nonpolar or low-polarity compounds and have low solvency with resins, reducing their tendency to swell and making them ideal for paints and coatings applications.
 

Low Surface Tension

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents have low surface tension, making them particularly effective in cleaning fluids. This attribute also improves the flow and wetting properties of inks and alkyd paints.
 

Controlled Evaporation

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents have a narrower boiling point range in comparison to mineral spirits, allowing for more controlled evaporation rates and faster drying times, saving you time and money.
 

Low Freezing Point

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents have a low freezing point, providing you with production flexibility and reducing the risk of operational shutdowns or product freezes during the colder winter months. 

No Rust

Soltrol® isoparaffin solvents are not corrosive to metal surfaces, making them excellent solvents for metal contact applications, including metal cleaning and degreasing, and vanishing fluids for metalworking.

VOC Exempt

Soltrol® 170 and 220 grades are nonreactive, making them VOC exempt under EPA guidelines and helping you reduce your environmental impact and mitigate health risks caused by long-term VOC exposure.

Soltrol® isoparaffinics also meet the specification requirements of 21 CFR for direct and indirect food contact. Speak with a technical representative or click on the technical data sheet at the bottom of the page for more information on the specific 21 CFR applications.
 

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How Are Soltrol® Isoparaffins Used?

Soltrol® isoparaffins are ideal for a wide range of applications, including cleaners, paint and coating formulations, agrochemical products, vanishing oils used in metalworking, and even skin care. We have highlighted some of the common applications below and the recommended Soltrol® grades.
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