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Dearomatized D-Cut Guide · Europe

Dearomatized D-Cuts: D30 to D140 Grade Selection Guide

This page is the central route into the dearomatized D-cut family for industrial buyers in Europe. It helps you frame the real decision first, lighter versus heavier, faster versus slower, lower versus higher flash point, and then move directly to the right grade page for price, specification and SDS.

Short-list the right gradebefore going deeper into documentation or pricing.
Open the exact pagefor each D-cut grade and request price, spec or SDS directly.
Compare flash point and evaporationwithout relying on guesswork or grade name alone.
Keep substitutions groundedbecause "same family" does not mean "drop-in equivalent."
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Also useful alongside the flash point vs boiling range guide, the white spirit guide and the isoparaffinic solvents guide.

How to use this page

Start with the decision logic, then open the right grade page

Most buyers do not need theory first. They need to know which part of the family is worth reviewing, and where to click next for current commercial and technical discussion.

D30 / D40 when faster evaporation matters more than high-flash comfort
D60 as the middle discussion when you want balance
D80 / D100 / D120 when flash point and heavier profile become the main driver
Open the exact page for price, spec, SDS and packaging route discussion
Family coveredD30, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D140
Main buyer logicFlash point & evaporation
Next stepOpen specific D-cut page
Use caseIndustrial selection, Europe
Hub page for the full D-cut family
Direct links to every live grade page
Built for real B2B RFQs
Price · spec · SDS
Europe-focused solvent discussions

All D-cut pages

Open the exact D-cut page you need: lightest to heaviest

These are the active grade pages in the current Alcoris D-cut family, from D30 through D140. Each page is built for industrial buyers who need current price discussion, sales specification, SDS and route review rather than a generic product description.

Fastest · lightest

D30 Dearomatized Solvent

The lightest D-cut in the family. Relevant when maximum evaporation speed matters and the lighter flash-point territory is acceptable for site and transport.

Typical fit Fastest end of range
Open D30 page →

Light · faster

D40 Dearomatized Solvent

Useful when you want a faster, lower-odour route than D60, but without staying at the lightest end of the family. Light profile, controlled position.

Typical fit Light + controlled
Open D40 page →

Middle ground

D60 Dearomatized Solvent

The natural middle discussion when buyers want a practical flash point and a slower profile than D40, without moving to the heavier D80 side.

Typical fit Balanced middle
Open D60 page →

High flash

D80 Dearomatized Solvent

High-flash, slow-evaporating option when D60 is not heavy enough and the application requires a clearly slower, safer-handling route.

Typical fit High flash
Open D80 page →

Very high flash

D100 Dearomatized Solvent

Review D100 when a flash point clearly above 100°C becomes the practical or regulatory threshold and D80 no longer gives enough headroom.

Typical fit Very high flash
Open D100 page →

Top of ultra-low-aromatic range

D120 Dearomatized Solvent

Top of the ultra-low-aromatic D-cut range (~<0.1 wt% aromatics). Relevant when high flash point and heavier viscosity are required while ultra-low aromatic content remains essential.

Typical fit Top of ultra-low-aromatic
Open D120 page →

Heaviest grade, aromatic trade-off

D140 Dearomatized Solvent

Heaviest grade in the family (~min 129°C flash, typically non-DG packaged), but allows aromatic content up to ~2 wt%, which is structurally different from the ultra-low-aromatic range above.

Typical fit Heaviest, aromatic trade-off
Open D140 page →

Decision logic

How buyers usually choose between D-cuts before requesting a quote

The cleanest way to choose the next page is not by grade name first, but by the operational question underneath it.

01

Start with flash point

Flash point is usually the first hard constraint because it affects site rules, storage, transport and internal approval. A higher grade usually means a higher flash point.

02

Then check evaporation

Lighter grades dry faster. Heavier grades stay open longer. That changes process behaviour, finish quality, cleaning speed and formulation balance in practice. Deeper comparison: D40 vs D60, the flash point and evaporation tradeoff.

03

Then review viscosity and boiling fit

As the family gets heavier, boiling range and viscosity move up. That matters in coatings, metalworking, process fluids and high-flash use cases.

04

Then open the exact page

Once the family position is clear, go to the right D-cut page for current price discussion, sales specification, SDS and packaging route review.

Family map

D30 to D140 in practical buying terms

This is a commercial decision map, not a substitute for the current quoted document. It helps frame where each grade sits in the family and where you are most likely to click next.

Decision point D30 D40 D60 D80 D100 D120 D140
Family position LightestFastest end of the family. LightStill clearly on the faster side. MiddleBalanced starting point. HeavyHigh-flash territory. Very heavyAbove 100°C flash discussion. Top of ultra-low-aromaticHeaviest grade with <0.1 wt% aromatics. Heaviest grade~min 129°C flash, but allows ~2 wt% aromatics.
Flash-point direction Lowest in the family. Higher than D30. Middle; commonly reviewed around the 60°C threshold. High-flash step up from D60. Very high flash; above 100°C discussion. Highest flash in the ultra-low-aromatic range. Highest flash in the family (~min 129°C).
Evaporation direction Fastest. Fast. Moderate. Slow. Very slow. Slowest in the ultra-low-aromatic range. Slowest in the family (heaviest distillation).
Typical click reason "We need the lightest, fastest option." "We need faster than D60 without the lightest end." "We want the middle ground first." "We need more flash-point headroom than D60 gives." "We need a flash point clearly above 100°C." "We need high flash but ultra-low aromatic content is essential." "We need the heaviest grade and can tolerate up to ~2 wt% aromatics."

For exact current route discussion, open the individual pages for D30, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120 and D140.

Substitution risk

The mistakes that usually cost time or create approval trouble

The grade family is logical, but it is still easy to choose the wrong next step if the buying logic is too casual.

Flash point mismatch. A lighter grade can solve drying speed and still fail site, storage or transport logic. Flash point and evaporation are not interchangeable criteria.
Evaporation mismatch. "Same family" does not mean "same drying behaviour." D30, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120 and D140 sit in clearly different practical zones.
Assuming the grade name is enough. The real approval decision still belongs to the current sales specification, SDS and the actual quoted route, not the grade label.
Switching from conventional white spirit without validation. Overlapping boiling logic does not make it a drop-in substitution. Aromatic content, solvency and odour profile differ materially.
Going heavier without a technical reason. A higher flash point sounds safer, but it can also slow the process, change handling and add unnecessary complexity.
Useful habit: use this guide to decide which page to open next, then use the individual grade page to request the current route. That keeps the decision grounded in real price logic, real documents and real packaging discussion rather than on a generic family assumption alone.

For white-spirit substitution questions, see the white spirit guide. For a broader boiling and flash-point discussion, see the flash point vs boiling range guide.

Related pages

Supporting pages around the D-cut family

These pages help buyers move from general grade selection into a more exact technical or commercial discussion.

Flash point vs boiling range

Useful when the buying discussion is really about the relationship between handling comfort and evaporation profile.

White spirit Type 0 vs Type 1

Important for buyers comparing conventional hydrocarbon routes with dearomatized alternatives.

Light isoparaffinic solvents

Branched-chain alternative for buyers whose process question may point to a different hydrocarbon family rather than a D-cut.

Isoparaffinic solvents supplier Europe

Commercial entry page for buyers who decide the dearomatized D-cut family may not be the final answer.

SBP cuts guide

For buyers evaluating special boiling point fractions as an alternative to or alongside the D-cut family.

Hydrocarbon solvents overview

The full hydrocarbon solvent family at a glance, D-cuts, SBP cuts, isoparaffinics and more.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask before opening a specific D-cut page

Usually the starting point is the flash-point requirement and the evaporation profile. D30 and D40 sit at the lighter, faster end. D60 is the middle ground. D80, D100 and D120 move progressively heavier and higher in flash point while maintaining ultra-low aromatic content (typically below 0.1 wt%). D140 is the heaviest grade in the family but allows aromatic content up to ~2 wt%, which is a structural difference rather than a continuation of the ultra-low-aromatic range.
Sometimes, but not automatically. Dearomatized grades and conventional white spirit can overlap in boiling range, yet differ materially in aromatic content, odour profile, density, viscosity and solvency behaviour. Any substitution should be validated on the actual formulation or process before a commercial decision is made.
In practical buying terms, yes: as the dearomatized D-cut gets heavier, flash point usually rises and evaporation gets slower. The exact values still depend on the actual sales specification and quoted supply route.
Yes. Grade names are useful commercial shorthand, but exact aromatic content, distillation profile, viscosity and supporting documents can vary by producer and source. Buyers should always review the current sales specification and SDS for the actual quoted material.
Yes. Individual D-cut pages are available for D30, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120 and D140, and each can be used to request price, current sales specification and SDS directly.
As a simple first shortcut: D30 and D40 sit at the lighter end, D60 is the middle discussion, D80 is the high-flash step up, D100 moves into clearly above-100°C territory, and D120 is the heaviest active route. Open the closest grade page and request the current documents.

Next step

Open the right D-cut page, or ask for price, spec and SDS now.

This guide helps you frame the family. The individual grade page is where the real commercial discussion starts. Open the grade you need, or go straight to the enquiry form if the grade, volume and destination are already known.

D30 D40 D60 D80 D100 D120 Send an enquiry