D80 Dearomatized Solvent · European B2B Sourcing
D80 is typically evaluated when buyers need a high-flash, slow-evaporating dearomatized hydrocarbon, and where D60 is not heavy enough for the process or compliance requirement. The key questions are not just technical: is the grade available, does the specification support approval, and is the supply route workable for your destination and volume.
Availability, pricing and grade positioning can shift quickly depending on refinery output, seasonal demand and market conditions. Buyers typically validate early to avoid requalification or supply disruption.
Used by purchasing managers, formulators and distributors who need a fast commercial answer before moving into approval or reformulation.
Need a lighter option? See the D60 page or the D-cuts guide. Need a higher flash point than ~74°C? See D100 (~min 101°C) or D120 (~min 110°C).
Fast commercial starting point
What you typically want from a D80 enquiry
A good first response should immediately tell you whether the requirement is workable, what the real market position is, and whether the grade can actually be supplied under current conditions.
At a glance
Product fit
D80 is usually considered when a buyer needs a dearomatized hydrocarbon with a high flash point and slow evaporation, where D60 is not heavy enough for compliance or process requirements. The indicative specification points to a minimum flash point of ~74°C and a distillation window from ~192°C initial boiling point up to ~225–245°C dry point.
In practice, most wrong solvent selections start from the grade name instead of the operational constraint, validating this early typically avoids requalification delays, internal rejection or unnecessary formulation work.
Choose D80 when
You need a high-flash dearomatized solvent for coatings, metalworking, mold release or process-use discussions where D60 does not meet flash-point or evaporation requirements.
Think twice when
Your application or formulation actually needs faster evaporation. In those cases D60, D40 or a lighter cut is likely the better starting point.
Move heavier when
Your site or compliance framework requires a flash point clearly above ~74°C. D100 (~min 101°C) or D120 (~min 110°C) are the natural next steps up.
Always verify
Final fit depends on formulation, process, compliance, viscosity requirements and the actual specification being quoted. D80 should never be approved on grade name alone.
Technical snapshot
A usable technical starting point. Not a substitute for the current document shared during quotation, but detailed enough to help a procurement team decide whether the discussion is worth opening.
Grade context
This is not a producer specification table. It is a commercial buying guide to help frame whether D80 is the right discussion for your requirement.
| Decision point | D80 | D60 | D40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical buying logic | Heaviest and highest-flashWhen a clearly high flash point and slow evaporation are required and D60 is not heavy enough. | Mid-range compromiseOften chosen when buyers want a reasonable flash point and moderate evaporation without going as heavy as D80. | Faster and lighterUsually chosen when buyers want faster evaporation than D60 or D80. |
| Flash-point direction | Highest of the three; indicative spec ~min 74°C. | Moderate; commonly above ~60°C. | Lower than D60; lighter handling territory. |
| Evaporation direction | Slowest in this comparison. | Faster than D80, slower than D40. | Fastest of the three. |
| Typical buyer question | "Does my process or compliance framework require a flash point clearly above ~60°C?" | "Is D60 heavy enough, or do we need the extra flash-point headroom of D80?" | "Can we move to D40 for faster drying without creating compliance problems?" |
For a broader grade-selection guide, see Which D-cut grade?
Alternative route
Many real enquiries are substitution questions rather than greenfield demand. The decision is often whether to stay with a familiar high-flash hydrocarbon route or move to a more tightly specified dearomatized grade.
The right answer normally depends on flash-point requirements, evaporation rate, viscosity profile, odour expectations, regulatory context and the actual documents that your technical team will approve. See also the white spirit Type 0 vs Type 1 guide.
Applications
Application areas listed in the supplied D80 product description. Application suitability is the buyer's responsibility to verify.
Aerosols
Aerosol systems and spray formulations
D80 can appear in aerosol discussions where a slow-evaporating, high-flash dearomatized carrier is specifically needed rather than a lighter cut.
Blanket wash
Printing and blanket-wash discussions
The higher flash point and slower evaporation profile can be relevant in blanket-wash formulations where handling safety and extended working time matter.
Cleaning
Industrial cleaning and degreasing
Maintenance and industrial cleaning applications review D80 when a high-flash, low-aromatic route is required and faster-evaporating grades are not acceptable.
Coatings
Coatings and formulated systems
Used in coatings and related formulations where a slow-evaporating dearomatized carrier with high flash point and defined viscosity profile is required.
Metalworking
Metalworking fluids and process use
Reviewed for metalworking and process-use discussions where flash point, viscosity and low aromatic content are all relevant selection criteria.
Mold release
Release-agent formulations
Relevant when formulators need a high-flash carrier in release-agent systems where site safety rules or formulation requirements exclude lighter grades.
Consumer products
Consumer and maintenance formulations
Can appear in consumer-product discussions, always subject to suitability, compliance and documentation review for the intended market and jurisdiction.
General
General industrial blending
Also used by distributors and formulators who need a dependable high-flash D80 sourcing route for ongoing European industrial demand.
Buying checklist
The fastest route to a good D80 decision is to confirm the flash-point requirement, check evaporation and viscosity fit, and review documentation before going deep into price discussions.
Most incorrect solvent selections come from starting with the grade name instead of the process constraint, validating this early typically avoids requalification delays, internal rejection or unnecessary formulation work.
Supply logic
The most useful quotation discussions are the ones where packaging format is aligned with actual usage, delivery geography and unloading reality.
Bulk tanker
Usually the most economical route for larger industrial demand and recurring consumption. Best when the site is equipped for unloading and the requirement is commercially large enough to justify tanker logistics.
IBC supply
Makes sense for mid-range volumes, qualification work, multi-site demand or buyers who want flexibility without immediately committing to full bulk handling.
Drums
Relevant for smaller volumes, more fragmented demand or sites where access, storage or handling rules make drums more practical than IBC or tanker supply.
FAQ
Is D80 the same from every supplier?
No. D80 refers to a recognizable grade band, but exact aromatic content, density, viscosity, distillation behaviour and documentation can vary by source and supply route. Always review the current sales specification for the quoted material.
What is D80 usually used for?
Common discussions include coatings, blanket wash, cleaning, metalworking, mold release and general industrial formulations where a high-flash, slow-evaporating dearomatized route is specifically needed.
Can D80 be supplied in bulk, IBC and drums?
Yes, depending on volume, route and current supply position. Bulk is often the most logical for larger quantities. IBC and drum options can be discussed where the route and packaging format make sense.
What flash point and boiling range should buyers expect?
The indicative D80 snapshot on this page shows a minimum flash point of ~74°C, minimum initial boiling point of ~192°C and dry point between ~225 and ~245°C. This is notably heavier than D60. Actual quoted documentation always governs.
Can you compare D80 with D60, D100 or D120?
Yes, at a commercial level. D60 is lighter with a lower flash point; D100 (~min 101°C) and D120 (~min 110°C) are heavier with higher flash points. The right direction depends on your flash-point requirement, evaporation need and the documentation for the actual material being discussed. See also the full D-cuts guide.
Do you provide SDS and current specification?
Yes. Current sales specification and SDS can be shared during the quotation process, subject to the actual supply route and available producer documentation.
Is D80 always available in Europe?
No. Availability depends on refinery output, seasonal demand and allocation. In tighter markets, D80 can become limited or shift significantly in price week-to-week. Buyers typically validate availability early rather than assuming continuity.
What is the price of D80 in Europe?
D80 pricing depends on refinery output, availability, volume, delivery location and packaging format. Prices can move weekly. Most buyers request a current quotation rather than relying on historic price levels.
Send an enquiry
A complete enquiry allows a commercially realistic answer from the relevant supplier in the network, including whether the grade is available, how it is currently priced, and whether the requirement is actually workable under current market conditions.
No obligation enquiry, used by buyers to validate price, availability and technical fit before committing internally.
Industrial B2B enquiries only, typical volumes start from ~5 MT and above.
If you are comparing D80 with D60, D40, D100 or another grade, it is usually more efficient to validate pricing and availability early before investing further in technical approval.
All offers are subject to availability and subject to final confirmation. Specification, packaging format, availability, timing and pricing are confirmed at quotation stage based on the current supply route and market situation. Buyers remain responsible for checking suitability for the intended use and for compliance with applicable regulations.
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