About this product
Hexane (Food Grade) is a commercial hexane fraction whose principal component is n-hexane (CAS 110-54-3), supplied as a clear colourless liquid to Food / Pharma Grade against IS 3470. Buyers use it as an extraction solvent where a low-benzene, low-residue, tight-boiling cut is required — the material is specified with benzene Max. 0.050 %V, aromatics Max. 0.070 %V and non-volatile residue Max. 0.0005 g/100mL. We source it from CPCL, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Reliance Industries, stock it at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse, and dispatch in drums or bulk tanker across South India.
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Purity
- n-Hexane Min. 44.0 wt%; total saturates Min. 98.5 %V (commercial hexane fraction, not a single-component product)
- Assay
- Benzene Max. 0.050 %V; aromatics Max. 0.070 %V; polycyclic aromatics passes the test; non-volatile residue Max. 0.0005 g/100mL; lead (as Pb) Max. 1.0 mg/kg; sulphur Max. 2.0 mg/kg; Cu corrosion (3h @ 50 °C) 1a — per CPCL Test Report of Pharma Grade Hexane (Mar 2026) & Food Grade Hexane (Oct 2025), cross-checked vs IS 3470:2017
- Density
- 660.0 - 687.0 kg/m³ @ 20 °C
- Boiling Point
- Initial boiling point Min. 63 °C; Min. 95.0 %V distilled 64-70 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.3750 - 1.3840 @ 20 °C
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- Bulk tankerDrums
- Grades Available
- Food / Pharma Grade (IS 3470)
- Origin
- Domestic — CPCL (Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Reliance Industries
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 29011000
- Storage
- Highly flammable. Store cool, ventilated, away from ignition. Keep containers closed; ground equipment during transfer.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of food grade hexane?
The CAS number carried on our documentation is 110-54-3, which is the CAS of n-hexane, the principal component of this commercial hexane fraction. The HSN code is 29011000.
What is food grade hexane used for?
It is used as an extraction solvent in food and pharmaceutical processing — typically edible oil and oilseed extraction, and pharmaceutical, botanical and nutraceutical extraction. Its low benzene (Max. 0.050 %V), low aromatics (Max. 0.070 %V) and very low non-volatile residue (Max. 0.0005 g/100mL) are why it is specified for these duties rather than a general industrial solvent.
Is food grade hexane pure n-hexane, and what is the difference between hexane and hexanes?
No — food grade hexane is a hexane fraction (often written "hexanes"), not a single pure substance. The specification calls for n-Hexane Min. 44.0 wt% with total saturates Min. 98.5 %V, so n-hexane is the principal component while the balance is other saturated hydrocarbons.
What is the specification of food grade hexane (IS 3470)?
We supply Food / Pharma Grade hexane. Our TDS carries these limits, taken from CPCL test reports and cross-checked against IS 3470:2017: clear colourless liquid, n-Hexane Min. 44.0 wt%, saturates Min. 98.5 %V, benzene Max. 0.050 %V, aromatics Max. 0.070 %V, initial boiling point Min. 63 °C, Min. 95.0 %V distilled 64-70 °C, density 660.0 - 687.0 kg/m³ at 20 °C, refractive index 1.3750 - 1.3840 at 20 °C, non-volatile residue Max. 0.0005 g/100mL, lead (as Pb) Max. 1.0 mg/kg, sulphur Max. 2.0 mg/kg, polycyclic aromatics passes the test, and Cu corrosion (3h at 50 °C) 1a. The full TDS (SPC-TDS-PET-002) and MSDS are available on this page.
Who supplies food grade hexane in Chennai and what packaging is available?
We stock food grade hexane at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India in drums or bulk tanker. We source it from CPCL (Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Govt. of India enterprise in the IOCL group, BIS-licensed with a NABL lab), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Reliance Industries. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
Is hexane flammable, and how should it be stored?
Yes — hexane is highly flammable. Store it cool, ventilated and away from all sources of ignition, keep containers closed, and ground equipment during transfer. Full precautions are in the MSDS available on this page.
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