Hexane is usually used as a foaming agent or oil extraction solvent. However, using hexane in its isomeric forms enhances the results to their maximum possible performance, in terms of production efficiency and quality of the final product.
Hexane isomers: as a blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene
⦁ Improved blend
⦁ Maximum yield
⦁ Optimal foaming
Hexane isomers: as solvent for the extraction of edible oils
⦁ Improved blend
⦁ Maximum yield
⦁ Improved color and flavor
Solvent | CAS | Isomer | Alternative Name | Technological Function |
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Hexane | 110-54-3 | Hexane | n-Hexane | Blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene | Solvent for the extraction of edible oils |
Hexane [Isomer 1] | 75-82-3 | 2,2-Dimethylbutane | Neohexane | Blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene | Solvent for the extraction of edible oils |
Hexane [Isomer 2] | 79-29-8 | 2,3-Dimethylbutane | Diisopropyl | Blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene | Solvent for the extraction of edible oils |
Hexane [Isomer 3] | 96-14-0 | 3-Metilpentano | Diethylmethylmethane | Blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene | Solvent for the extraction of edible oils |
Hexane [Isomer 4] | 107-83-5 | 2-Methylpentane | Isohexane | Blowing agent in the manufacture of expanded polystyrene | Solvent for the extraction of edible oils |