Naphtha for Fuel, Cleaning, and Industrial Applications
Naphtha is a clear, highly refined petroleum-based solvent known for its purity and performance. With a production capacity of 3,000 metric tons per month, it ranks among the major supplies in the UAE, ensuring consistent quality and reliable availability. Renowned for its high volatility and clean-burning properties, Naphtha is widely used as a fuel for camping stoves and lanterns, as well as an industrial-grade solvent for paints, coatings, and cleaning applications.
Naphtha – Composition, Uses, and Safety in the UAE
Naphtha is a highly refined mixture of hydrocarbons, available in clear or low-odor forms. Different grades vary in volatility and performance, ranging from high-strength industrial applications to cleaner-burning variants suitable for general use. It is commonly used to thin fuels, clean equipment, remove grease, stains, and adhesives, and support industrial, maintenance, and production operations.
Uses in Painting, Cleaning, and Industry in the UAE
Key Uses of Naphtha
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Painting and Varnishing
Naphtha is an effective solvent in paints and varnishes, ensuring smooth application. Its low odor and high purity make it suitable for both industrial and household painting projects.
02
Cleaning and Degreasing
It efficiently removes grease, oil, and dirt from machinery, tools, and metal surfaces, leaving minimal residue thanks to its fast evaporation rate.
03
Adhesive Removal
Naphtha acts as a carrier solvent in adhesives and sealants, enhancing spreadability and improving bonding performance in construction and industrial applications.
04
Chemical Feedstock
Used in petrochemical industries, Naphtha serves as a raw material for producing plastics, synthetic fibers, and other chemical intermediates.
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Laboratory Applications
Its high purity and low impurities make it suitable for laboratory use in extraction, cleaning, and analytical processes.
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Fuel for Industrial Burners
Naphtha can also be used as a light fuel in small industrial burners, providing efficient combustion and controlled heat output.
Our Vision
Naphtha is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Always use it in well-ventilated areas, wear protective gloves and safety glasses, keep it away from heat, sparks, or open flames, avoid inhalation or ingestion, and dispose of it safely according to UAE regulations.
Ventilation
Work in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhaling vapors.
Protective Gear
Wear gloves and safety glasses to prevent skin and eye irritation.
Fire Safety
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames; store in sealed containers.
Ingestion Hazard
Never ingest; can cause severe lung damage.
Safe Disposal
Dispose of responsibly according to UAE environmental regulations.
Naphtha – Versatile Solvent for Painting, Cleaning & Industry
Hand-crafted from high-quality distillates, with a precise boiling range of 140–228 °C and low aromatics content below 15%, White Naphtha delivers reliable, safe, and efficient solvency for professionals across UAE in painting, cleaning, maintenance, and industrial applications.