Hexane Technical Grade

Description

Product Overview

Hexane Technical Grade is a fundamental aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent utilized extensively across industrial manufacturing and extraction sectors. Characterized as a clear, colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor, it serves as an efficient vehicle for dissolving non-polar substances. Alliance Chemical provides this technical grade product to support consistent operation in high-throughput chemical workflows. Formulated for industrial-scale utility, this solvent offers reliable solvency performance in applications where ultra-high analytical purity is not required but high efficiency and predictable boiling characteristics are mandatory for production.

As a critical solvent and chemical reaction medium, Hexane Technical Grade offers distinct physical properties that make it a staple in commercial facilities. With a boiling point of 156 °F at 760 mmHg and a density of 0.659 at 68 °F, it is less dense than water and exhibits low water solubility, allowing for clean phase separation in extraction processes. This hydrocarbon acts as a highly effective carrier for oils, greases, and polymers. Alliance Chemical distributes this product in multiple packaging options from Texas to support nationwide industrial demand. Explore our full range of high-performance industrial solvents to find the ideal chemical for your facility.

Why This Grade

Selecting technical grade hexane ensures a cost-effective, high-solvency solution for industrial processes that do not require analytical or electronic-grade limits. In large-scale operations, utilizing a reagent or ACS-grade alternative would significantly inflate raw material costs without adding functional value. Technical grade hexane provides the necessary non-polar solvent strength to dissolve heavy hydrocarbons, vegetable oils, and synthetic polymers efficiently, making it the ideal choice for bulk industrial extractions, degreasing, and formulation processes across various manufacturing lines.

Implementing the incorrect grade can lead to critical process failure modes. For instance, using a grade with excessive moisture or reactive trace contaminants can poison catalyst beds in polymerization reactions or cause unwanted side-reactions in chemical synthesis. Conversely, over-specifying to an analytical grade unnecessarily strains operational budgets. Technical grade maintains the strict balance of hydrocarbon consistency and low residue upon evaporation required to prevent contamination of the final product while optimizing overall production yields and reducing waste.

Chemical Profile

CAS Number

110-54-3

Chemical Formula

C6H14

Molecular Weight

86.18 g/mol

Boiling Point

156 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

Melting Point

-139 °F (NTP, 1992)

Flash Point

-9.4 °F (NTP, 1992)

Specific Gravity

0.659 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) – Less dense than water; will float

Appearance

N-hexane is a clear colorless liquids with a petroleum-like odor. Flash points -9 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent, paint thinner, and chemical reaction medium.

Solubility

less than 1 mg/mL at 61.7 °F (NTP, 1992)

UN Number

UN1208

Hazard Class

Class 3

Packing Group

II

Proper Shipping Name

HEXANES

GHS Signal Word

DANGER

Values sourced from Alliance Chemical’s canonical chemistry registry. Certificate of Analysis (COA) per lot.

Industrial Applications

• Industrial solvent and chemical reaction medium utilized during the large-scale polymerization processes of synthetic rubbers and polyolefin plastics.
• Formulating volatile paint thinners, industrial varnishes, and high-strength adhesives that require rapid evaporation rates and strong non-polar solvency.
• Extracting valuable non-polar compounds, natural vegetable oils, and specialty agricultural greases from seed crops and organic raw materials.
• Heavy-duty degreasing solvent and cleaning agent for precision metal components and mechanical machinery parts in automotive and aerospace facilities.
• Laboratory solvent carrier, chemical diluent, and mobile phase for preparation of non-polar standards and general organic synthesis applications.

Hazmat & Shipping

Due to its volatile physical and chemical properties, Hexane Technical Grade is strictly regulated for transportation and logistics. It is classified under Department of Transportation regulations as UN1208, Hazard Class 3, Packing Group II with the official proper shipping name HEXANES. The regulatory hazard classification carries the warning signal word DANGER. This material is highly flammable, with a flash point of -9.4 °F, and presents a significant ignition hazard if handled incorrectly. Standard shipping protocols require compliance with strict hazmat packaging regulations to ensure safe transport via domestic ground or freight carrier networks.

Handling this regulated material requires strict adherence to personal protective equipment guidelines dictated by the GHS hazard statements. Keyed to hazards such as H225 (highly flammable liquid and vapor), H304 (may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways), H315 (causes skin irritation), and H361f (suspected of damaging fertility), operators must wear chemical-resistant nitrile gloves, safety goggles, and flame-retardant clothing. Always ensure adequate local exhaust ventilation or wear appropriate respiratory protection to mitigate inhalation risks associated with its vapor pressure of 120 mmHg at 68 °F.

Handling & Storage

Hexane Technical Grade must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, open flames, and potential ignition sources. The ideal storage temperature range should be maintained between 50 °F and 77 °F to minimize volatile vapor accumulation within the facility. This solvent is highly compatible with carbon steel, stainless steel, and Teflon container materials, but it is incompatible with certain plastics and elastomers like PVC and natural rubber, which it can rapidly degrade. Keep containers tightly closed and isolated from strong oxidizing agents, chlorine, and fluorine to prevent hazardous chemical reactions.

Order & Documentation

Alliance Chemical provides comprehensive compliance documentation for every chemical shipment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request to verify physical and chemical property specifications, and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is provided with every order to ensure your facility maintains appropriate safety protocols. Please contact our team today to discuss bulk packaging options or to secure your regular supply. Request a Quote for bulk pricing, or Download the SDS for safety instructions.

Why Buy from Alliance Chemical

Since 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. For industrial use only.