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Heptane dearomatized fluid supplier in Europe
mixed heptane grade with exceptional aromatic purity and food contact capability.

This is a mixed heptane grade dearomatized hydrocarbon fluid with a very narrow boiling range of 94–99 °C, aromatic content of max 0.001 wt%: the lowest of any grade on this site, and a benzene content of max 1 mg/kg. The flash point of -6 °C classifies this as a highly flammable liquid with significant transport, storage and site handling implications. For buyers with food contact requirements, compliance has been declared for supply from specific terminals. The data on this page comes from a typical product datasheet, not a guaranteed sales specification, buyers must request the current specification document before any approval or ordering decision.

Two things to resolve before any commercial discussion: first, flash point classification, at -6 °C this is a highly flammable liquid under GHS and ADR, with specific transport category, packaging group and storage requirements that must be confirmed from the current SDS. Second, if food contact compliance is part of the requirement, the applicable terminal must be confirmed and the current regulatory documentation obtained. Both of these are SDS and specification questions, not price questions.
Aromatic content max 0.001 wt%: the lowest of any grade on this site, well below DSP grades and isoparaffinic solvents in aromatic purity.
Boiling range 94–99 °C: a 5 °C window, the narrowest distillation cut on this site, giving exceptional batch-to-batch consistency.
Flash point -6 °C: highly flammable liquid. GHS and ADR classification, transport requirements and site handling rules must be confirmed from the SDS before ordering.
Food contact applications possible from specific supply terminals, subject to current regulatory documentation and buyer compliance assessment.
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Comparing with adjacent grades? See the 60–95 S page, the 100–140 page or the isoparaffinic solvents page.

Market realitySpec snapshotGrade fitFood contactApplicationsRequest quote
Heptane dearomatized fluid
Boiling range 94–99 °C
Flash point -6 °C
Aromatics max 0.001 wt%
Food contact, route-dependent

Market reality

Four things serious buyers resolve before the price discussion for this grade

The flash point, the specification type, the food contact route and the supply route are the four items that most affect how quickly an enquiry for this grade can progress from interest to executable order.

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Flash point -6 °C
This is a highly flammable liquid. GHS classification, ADR Class 3 transport requirements, packaging group, storage rules and site handling approvals must all be confirmed from the current SDS before any commercial or logistics discussion can proceed.
02
Typical data vs specification
The values on this page come from a typical product datasheet, indicative properties, not guaranteed limits. For procurement, quality assurance and regulatory approval, the current sales specification with stated min/max values is the governing document. Request it before any approval decision.
03
Food contact, route-dependent
Food contact compliance is declared only for supply from specific terminals. It is not a blanket product claim. Buyers with food contact requirements must confirm the applicable terminal and obtain the current regulatory documentation before building it into any approval or formulation.
04
Availability and route
This is a speciality narrow-cut mixed heptane grade. Availability depends on allocation, timing and supply route. For food contact supply, the route constraint narrows the route further. Early commercial validation avoids the most common sources of delay.

Grade position

A mixed heptane grade not a pure heptane product and not a classic D-cut

This is a mixed heptane grade dearomatized fluid, not pure n-heptane. The typical composition shows n-heptane at approximately 29 wt% and paraffins at approximately 58 wt%. The remaining composition is a mixed paraffinic hydrocarbon fraction defined by the narrow 94–99 °C boiling range. This distinction matters for applications where the n-heptane content itself is part of the process specification, for example in polymerization or precision cleaning, as the actual n-heptane content must be confirmed from the current sales specification, not assumed from the product name.

The 94–99 °C boiling range places this grade between the 80–110 and 100–140 cuts in terms of distillation profile. The difference is the aromatic purity: at max 0.001 wt% this grade is substantially cleaner than any of the standard dearomatized or DSP grades on this site. That level of purity, combined with the narrow boiling window and benzene content of max 1 mg/kg, defines its commercial niche, applications where both tight distillation control and exceptional aromatic purity are required simultaneously.

At a glance

Technical snapshot typical properties, not guaranteed specifications

All values on this page are from a typical product datasheet. They are indicative properties based on representative samples, not guaranteed sales specification limits. The current sales specification, which states guaranteed minimum and maximum values, must be requested and reviewed before any procurement or approval decision.

Flash point-6 °CHighly flammable liquid: ADR Class 3. SDS required first.
Aromatics≤0.001 wt%Lowest on this site: below DSP and isoparaffinic grades.
Boiling range94–99 °C5 °C window: the narrowest distillation cut on this site.
Benzene≤1 mg/kgFood contact grade limit: route-dependent, confirm at quotation.

Technical snapshot

Typical property data indicative only, current sales specification governs

These values are from a typical product datasheet and are not guaranteed. The actual current sales specification, with stated minimum and maximum limits, must be requested and reviewed before procurement or approval.

Appearance
Bright & Clear
Aromatic content (typical)
≤0.001 wt%
Benzene content (typical)
≤1 mg/kg
Bromine Index (typical)
1 mg/100 g
Color, Saybolt (typical)
+30
Density 15 °C (typical)
721 kg/m³
Flash point (typical)
-6 °C
Non volatile matter (typical)
<10 g/m³
Refractive index 20 °C (typical)
1.400
Sulfur content (typical)
≤1 mg/kg
n-Heptane content (typical)
~29 wt%
Paraffins (typical)
~58 wt%
Initial boiling point (typical)
94 °C
Dry point (typical)
99 °C
These are typical properties, not a sales specification. Typical values are indicative based on representative samples and are not guaranteed. The current sales specification, which contains the guaranteed minimum and maximum limits, must be requested during the quotation process.

Flash point -6 °C: confirm GHS classification, ADR transport category and all site handling requirements from the current SDS before any approval or ordering discussion. Food contact compliance is route-dependent, confirm separately.

Food contact

Food contact applications route-dependent and subject to buyer compliance assessment

This grade can be relevant for food contact applications, a distinction not available for most grades on this site. Understanding exactly what that means in practice is important before building it into any formulation or approval process.

Route restriction
Route-dependent, confirm at quotation stage
EU food contact regulatory compliance has been declared for supply from the specific supply routes only. Supply from any other terminal is explicitly excluded from this declaration. Buyers must confirm the applicable terminal before relying on food contact compliance for any approval.
Buyer responsibility
Compliance assessment remains with the buyer
The regulatory declaration covers EU framework requirements. Compliance with applicable migration limits, organoleptic requirements and specific end-use regulations remains the responsibility of the buyer or food contact material manufacturer. The declaration provides a starting point, not a complete approval.
Documentation
Current regulatory document required
The regulatory summary used for this page is dated November 2024. Food contact documentation should be requested fresh at the time of quotation, regulations evolve and the applicable document is the current version, not a historical reference. Confirm the applicable supply route, obtain the current document, then assess compliance.
If food contact compliance is a requirement: state this clearly at the start of the enquiry. It affects the supply terminal, the route, the documentation required and potentially the pricing. A food contact enquiry for this grade is a different commercial discussion from a standard solvent enquiry, and should be handled as such from the first response.

Grade fit

When this mixed heptane grade usually makes sense and when it does not

The heptane dearomatized fluid is selected when the combination of exceptional aromatic purity, a very narrow boiling range and, where applicable, food contact compliance are all part of the requirement. No single parameter alone justifies the choice.

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Choose this grade when
The application requires ≤0.001 wt% aromatics, a 94–99 °C boiling window, and potentially food contact compliance, and the flash point of -6 °C and transport classification implications are acceptable after SDS review.
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Consider 60–95 S or 80–110 instead when
Ultra-low aromatics are required but the n-heptane profile and food contact compliance are not part of the specification. The 60–95 S and 80–110 grades offer similar aromatic purity in comparable boiling ranges with different composition controls.
03
Consider isoparaffinics instead when
The application requires a fully isoparaffinic structure for solvency, volatility or regulatory reasons, or when the specific n-heptane content profile of this mixed grade does not fit the process.
04
Always verify
Flash point classification, transport category, the difference between typical data and sales specification, food contact route restriction and all handling requirements must be resolved before approval. The product name alone is never sufficient.
Key distinction from similar grades: the combination of ≤0.001 wt% aromatics, benzene ≤1 mg/kg, a 5 °C boiling window and food contact capability from specific supply routes places this grade in a different commercial category from the DSP 60/95 S or 80–110 grades. If only one of those parameters is the driver, a simpler grade may serve better. If all of them matter together, this is the right starting point.
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Applications

Where this heptane dearomatized fluid is commonly discussed in industrial use

The applications listed in the supplied product description reflect the combination of exceptional aromatic purity, narrow boiling range and food contact capability. Actual suitability depends on the current specification, SDS and the specific process requirements.

Adhesives
High-purity adhesive formulations
The exceptional aromatic purity and narrow boiling range make this grade relevant for adhesive systems where solvent purity and consistent evaporation profile are both critical specification parameters.
Cleaning
Precision and high-purity cleaning
Reviewed for precision cleaning applications where the combination of near-zero aromatics, narrow boiling range and low residue is part of the cleaning specification, and where flash point and transport handling are manageable.
Consumer products
Consumer formulations with purity requirements
Relevant in consumer product discussions where the extremely low aromatic and benzene content, combined with food contact documentation availability, supports regulatory compliance assessment.
Industrial processes
Industrial process and carrier applications
Used in industrial process discussions where a tightly specified light hydrocarbon with documented aromatic purity and consistent composition is required as a carrier, diluent or process fluid.
Polymerization
Polymerization process solvent
The narrow boiling range, exceptional aromatic purity and low impurity profile make this grade relevant for polymerization process discussions, an application not covered by most grades on this site.
Food contact
Food contact manufacturing applications
Eligible for food contact plastic material manufacturing, lacquer applications and related processes, from specific supply routes only. Current regulatory documentation and buyer compliance assessment required before use.
Substitution
Alternative to isoparaffinics or DSP grades
Often reviewed alongside isoparaffinic solvents and DSP grades when buyers need the highest available aromatic purity in a specific boiling range, with or without food contact capability.
Supply continuity
Second sourcing discussions
Also relevant for buyers who already have a route and want a second sourcing option for continuity, benchmarking or qualification, particularly for food contact supply routes where route specificity makes second sourcing a meaningful discussion.

Buying checklist

What serious buyers usually check before sending an RFQ or opening internal approval

For this grade, four distinct review items need to be resolved before the commercial discussion can be grounded, flash point, specification type, food contact route and supply route practicality.

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    Has the flash point been reviewed from the SDS? A flash point of -6 °C is a GHS and ADR Class 3 classification trigger. Transport packaging group, storage requirements, site handling rules and approval documentation must all be confirmed before ordering. This is the first check for every enquiry.
  • ◆
    Have you requested the current sales specification, not just the typical datasheet? The values on this page are indicative typical properties. The current sales specification, with guaranteed minimum and maximum limits, is the document that governs procurement, quality assurance and regulatory approval. It must be requested explicitly during quotation.
  • ◆
    If food contact compliance is required, has the supply route been confirmed? Food contact declarations are terminal-specific. Supply from those specific supply routes is covered. Supply from other terminals is not. This affects the viable supply route and must be established before any food contact approval can rely on the regulatory documentation.
  • ◆
    Does the 94–99 °C boiling range and mixed heptane composition fit the process? The grade is a mixed heptane product with approximately 29 wt% n-heptane, not pure n-heptane. If the n-heptane content is a process parameter, its actual value in the current specification must be confirmed rather than assumed from the grade name.
  • ◆
    Is the packaging and transport route practical for a -6 °C flash point? ADR flammable liquid requirements affect transport mode, packaging, labelling and handling costs. These change the practicality and economics of bulk, IBC and drum supply routes relative to less flammable grades.
Useful adjacent discussions: buyers often compare this grade with the 60–95 S (similar boiling range, different composition controls), the 80–110 (heavier boiling range, aniline point specified) or isoparaffinic solvents. The heptane grade is relevant when the combination of ≤0.001 wt% aromatics, food contact capability and the specific 94–99 °C boiling window are all part of the requirement.

Why Alcoris

Why buyers involve Alcoris instead of relying on generic product pages

A useful answer for this grade must address flash point classification, specification type, food contact route and supply route in a single response, not in a series of back-and-forth exchanges.

Documentation first
Spec, SDS and food contact docs together
For a grade where flash point, specification type and food contact route all drive the approval timeline, getting the right documentation into the first response avoids the most common sources of delay.
Supply routes
Multiple European sourcing discussions
Alcoris works with European supply routes including route-specific options, which is relevant for buyers whose food contact requirement constrains the viable sourcing path.
Execution
Practical route review including ADR implications
For a highly flammable grade with ADR Class 3 classification, bulk versus IBC versus drums is not a cosmetic choice. It changes transport cost, feasibility, lead time and whether a food contact supply route is even achievable.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask before sending an enquiry or starting internal approval

What is a heptane dearomatized fluid and how is it different from pure heptane?
It is a mixed heptane grade dearomatized hydrocarbon fluid, not pure n-heptane. The typical composition is approximately 29 wt% n-heptane and 58 wt% paraffins, with the balance being a mixed paraffinic fraction. The grade is defined by its narrow 94–99 °C boiling range and exceptional aromatic purity of max 0.001 wt%. Buyers who need pure n-heptane for a specific process application should confirm the actual n-heptane content from the current sales specification.
What does a flash point of -6 °C mean for ordering and handling?
A flash point of -6 °C classifies this product as a highly flammable liquid under GHS. Under ADR it is Class 3. This has implications for transport packaging group, vehicle requirements, storage rules, site handling classification and regulatory approvals. All practical implications must be confirmed from the current SDS before any ordering, transport or site use discussion proceeds.
What is the difference between a typical datasheet and a sales specification?
A typical datasheet contains indicative properties based on representative samples, they are not guaranteed. A sales specification contains stated minimum and maximum limits that the supplied product must meet. For procurement, quality assurance and regulatory approval, the sales specification is the governing document. It must be requested explicitly, the typical datasheet is not a substitute.
Is food contact compliance available from any supply terminal?
No. EU food contact regulatory compliance has been declared only for supply from the specific supply routes. Supply from any other terminal does not carry this declaration. Buyers with food contact requirements must confirm the terminal and obtain the current regulatory documentation before any approval or formulation decision.
Can it be supplied in bulk, IBC and drums?
Yes, depending on volume, route and supply position. For a highly flammable liquid with ADR Class 3 classification, all packaging formats carry specific transport and handling requirements. For food contact supply, the route constraint further limits the viable route. All practical details are confirmed at quotation stage.
Do you provide current specification and SDS?
Yes. Current sales specification and SDS can be shared during the quotation process, subject to the actual supply route and available documentation. For this grade, requesting both the sales specification and the SDS at the start of the discussion is essential, and for food contact requirements, the current regulatory documentation should be requested at the same time.

Send an enquiry

Heptane dearomatized fluid enquiry
for current specification, SDS, food contact documentation and route review.

The most useful enquiries state the intended application, whether food contact compliance is required, destination and approximate volume. The SDS and current sales specification, not the typical datasheet, are the documents that drive approval timelines for this grade.

◆State whether food contact compliance is part of the requirement, it affects the terminal, route and documentation.
◆Request the current sales specification alongside the SDS, typical data is not a substitute for the guaranteed limits.
◆Include destination and approximate volume for a realistic first answer on route and pricing.
◆Spot and recurring requirements can both be discussed.

All offers are subject to unsold and subject to final confirmation. Specification, packaging format, availability, timing and pricing are always 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. Food contact compliance is route-dependent and subject to buyer compliance assessment.

Useful enquiries include: delivery country, rough volume, packaging preference, intended use, whether food contact compliance is required, and whether you need specification, SDS, food contact documentation or pricing first.

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