Light Hydrocarbon Cut (LHC Grade)

Description

Light Hydrocarbon Cut (LHC Grade) – A Versatile and Strategic Petrochemical Feedstock

Light Hydrocarbon Cut, commonly known as LHC, is a valuable mid-distillate product obtained from crude oil refineries and petrochemical units. Unlike gasoline or diesel, LHC has a wide range of industrial, fuel-based, and petrochemical feedstock applications, making it a strategic material across various downstream sectors.

⚙️ Physical & Chemical Properties of LHC

According to specifications from Pars Behin Refining Company (Qeshm), the technical parameters of LHC are as follows:

🔸 API Gravity: 31.4 – Indicates a relatively light grade suitable for cracking and upgrading
🔸 Aromatic Content: 16.8% vol. – Suitable for downstream chemical synthesis
🔸 Cetane Index: 49.12 – Can improve ignition quality when blended with diesel-type fuels
🔸 Pour Point: 6°C | Cloud Point: 18°C
🔸 Flash Point: 80°C – Ensures relatively safe handling and storage
🔸 Density: 867.6 kg/m³ | Kinematic Viscosity @40°C: 5.5 cSt
🔸 Sulfur Content: 2.11 wt% – Requires treatment to meet environmental standards
🔸 Water & Sediment: Less than 0.05% – Ensures clean and stable product quality

🏭 Applications of Light Hydrocarbon Cut

🟡 Feedstock for Petrochemical and Steam Cracker Units
Thanks to its paraffinic, isomeric, and aromatic content, LHC is widely used as feedstock for steam crackers to produce light olefins such as ethylene and propylene—essential building blocks for plastics, fibers, and resins.

🟡 Production of Special Fuels and Reformulated Distillates
LHC can be blended into specialized fuels such as reformulated diesel or industrial fuel oils due to its ignition quality and composition.

🟡 Raw Material for Industrial Solvents
LHC is an ideal base for manufacturing solvents such as white spirit, thinners, and other petroleum-based cleaning agents used in paints, adhesives, printing, and coatings.

🟡 Base for Fuel and Lubricant Additives
Its hydrocarbon structure allows it to be used in the formulation of cetane improvers, fuel detergents, and lubricity enhancers.

🟡 Direct Fuel Use in Industrial Boilers and Furnaces
With appropriate environmental compliance, LHC can serve as a direct fuel in thermal systems for industries lacking access to cleaner fuels.

🟡 Intermediate Chemical Production
LHC can be fractionated into specific components like alkanes, olefins, and aromatics, which serve as intermediates for various downstream chemical industries.

💼 Commercial Advantages

✅ High Recovery Rate: Over 98.5% total recovery, maximizing process efficiency
✅ Safe Transport & Storage: Flash point and low impurity levels enhance safety
✅ Reliable Supply: Offered by a certified and stable Iranian refinery
✅ Export-Ready: Suitable for regional and global petrochemical markets

If you’re seeking a flexible, high-performance feedstock for industrial or export purposes, LHC Grade Light Hydrocarbon Cut is a powerful addition to your supply chain.

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