CAS 8030-30-6 · Petroleum Distillate
Naphtha
VM&P Naphtha / Petroleum Naphtha · C₅–C₁₂ Petroleum Distillate
A broad-cut petroleum distillate available in light, VM&P, and heavy grades. Naphtha is a versatile solvent for rubber manufacturing, coatings, and adhesives, as well as a critical feedstock for fuel and petrochemical production. Texas-Chem supplies multiple naphtha grades in drums, totes, and bulk.
Composition
C₅–C₁₂ Hydrocarbons
Boiling Range
30–200 °C
Solubility
Practically insoluble
Pack Sizes
Drums · Totes · Bulk
Grade Fractions
Naphtha is a petroleum distillate fraction — properties vary by cut point and aromatic content
Safety & Regulatory
- NFPA Health
- 1 — Slight hazard
- NFPA Flammability
- 3 — Serious hazard
- NFPA Reactivity
- 0 — Stable
- OSHA PEL (TWA)
- 500 ppm
- DOT Hazard Class
- 3 — Flammable Liquid
- UN Number
- UN 1255 / UN 1256
- Packing Group
- I, II, or III (grade-dependent)
SDS available upon request. Hazard class varies by grade.
Grades & Packaging
Available Grades
Pack Sizes
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Composition | C₅–C₁₂ aliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbons |
| CAS Number | 8030-30-6 |
| Boiling Range | 30–200 °C (86–392 °F) — varies by grade |
| Flash Point | −18 to 38 °C (varies by grade) |
| Density | 0.630–0.780 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1–50 kPa at 20 °C (grade-dependent) |
| Solubility in Water | Practically insoluble |
| Aromatic Content | 5–30% (varies by grade) |
| Color | Water-white to pale straw |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | ~230–260 °C |
| Explosive Limits | 1.0% – 6.0% (v/v in air) |
Industrial Applications
Rubber Manufacturing
Carrier solvent in rubber compounding, rubber cement, and neoprene-based adhesives. VM&P naphtha is the standard grade for rubber industry applications.
Fuel & Energy
Light naphtha is a key feedstock for catalytic reforming to produce high-octane gasoline components and aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylene).
Cleaning & Degreasing
Effective degreaser for metal parts, printing equipment, and industrial machinery. Faster evaporation than mineral spirits for high-throughput operations.
Coatings & Varnishes
Diluent and thinner for oil-based coatings, lacquers, and varnishes where faster evaporation than mineral spirits is required.
Adhesives
Solvent in contact cements, rubber-based adhesives, and construction adhesives for flooring, roofing, and automotive applications.
Chemical Feedstock
Steam cracking of naphtha produces ethylene, propylene, and butadiene — the primary building blocks of the petrochemical industry.
Why Source Naphtha from Texas-Chem?
- 35+ years supplying petroleum solvents to Texas manufacturers
- Multiple grades: VM&P, light aliphatic, heavy naphtha
- Flexible packaging from 55-gal drums to bulk tanker delivery
- Competitive pricing backed by top-tier producer relationships
- Technical support and SDS documentation with every order
- Same-day quotes for standard quantities