Chemicals

GNFC has kept pace with changing times and its vision is always focused on growth. Even as the Company was implementing its fertilizer complex, plans were underway for expansion and diversification in related areas. This resulted in setting up of core chemical and petrochemical plants. The Industrial chemical product basket consists of chemicals such as Methanol, Acetic Acid, Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI), Aniline, Nitric Acid, Ethyl Acetate, Formic Acid, Ammonium Nitrate (Melt), Technical Grade Urea, and many more.

Chemicals
The industrial chemicals are used by a wide range of manufacturers, processors and chemical operators in India and even abroad. Our products find application in a wide range of industries such as textiles, Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, dye and dye intermediates, Pigments, flexible polyurethanes, rubber chemicals, construction chemicals, tanneries, Explosives, coatings, Adhesives, Herbicides etc. Many chemicals are regularly being exported to international markets.

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Methanol

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202277 / 202383

Technology: Low Pressure, Low temperature Technology from ICI, U.K.
Capacity : GNFC produces approximately 1,85,000 MTPA of Metdanol and is the largest manufacturer of Methanol in the Country. The product conforms to the highest purity grade of ‘US Federal AA’.

Specifications

Appearance Clear – free of suspended matter
Colour (Pt-Co Scale) APHA 5.0 Max
Purity % w/w 99.85 Min
Water Content % w/w 0.10 Max
Potassium Permanganate Test at 15°C, Minute 60 Min
Carbonisable Substances (Pt-Co Scale), APHA 30 Max
Ethanol, PPM 10 Max
Hydrocarbon (Water Miscibility Test) In all proportion
Distillation Range at 760 mm Pressure The difference between IBP and DP shall not exceed 1°C, including 64.5°C
Relative Density at 27/27°C 0.789 Max
Alkalinity (as NH₃) % w/w 0.03 Max
Chlorine and Chlorine Compounds To pass test
Sulphur and Compound of Sulphur % w/w 0.001 Max
Aldehydes and Ketones (as Acetone) % w/w 0.003 Max
Acidity as Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) % w/w 0.003 Max
Residue on Evaporation % w/w 0.01 Max
CAS No. 67-56-1
UN No. 1230

Uses

Acetic Acid Formaldehyde Hexamine
Pentaerythritol MTBE TAME
D.M.T. Methyl Methacrylate Methyl Amines
Chloromethanes Di Methyl Sulphate Di Methyl Amines
Synthetic Resins Organic Derivatives Paints
Refrigerants Moulding Material Fumigant for Foodgrains
Paper Treatment Pesticides Tanning
Insecticides Disinfectant Coolant for Automotive and Aircraft Engines

Packaging and Supply

Supplied in MS/SS Tanker loads, having explosive license.
Ex-GNFC Works, Bharuch.
Acetic Acid (Glacial)

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203448 / 202383
Technology : GNFC is the only manufacturer in the country to employ Methanol Carbonylation Route for manufacturing Glacial Acetic Acid, using Technology of BP Chemicals , UK.
Capacity : GNFC produces approximately 1,50,000 MTPA of Acetic Acid (Glacial), and is the largest manufacturer of Acetic Acid (Glacial) in the country.

Specifications

SOLUBILITY IN WATER COMPLETELY MISCIBLE
RELATIVE DENSITY AT 27/27 DEG C 1.0496 MAX
COLOUR HAZEN UNITS 10 MAX
ACETIC ACID CONTENT, % w/w 99.85 MIN
CRYSTALIZATION POINT DEG.C 16.35 MIN
IRON AS FE, PPM 1.0 MAX
HEAVY METAL AS PB, PPM 2.00 MAX
FORMIC ACID % w/w 0.05 MAX
ALDEHYDE AS ACETALDEHYDE % w/w 0.05 MAX
OXIDIZABLE IMPURITIES HRS 2.0 MIN
WATER % w/w 0.15 MAX
ARSENIC AS AS, PPM 2.0 MAX
CHLORIDE AS CL PPM 1.0 MAX
SULPHATE AS SO4 PPM 1.0 MAX
RESIDUE ON EVAPORATION % w/w 0.005 MAX
CAS No. 64-19-7
UN No. 2789

Uses

Chemicals
Acetic Anhydride Monochloro Acetic Acid
Vinyl Acetate Monomer(VAM) Acetates
Purified Terephthalic Acid(PTA) Diketene Derivatives
Dyes & Dye Intermediates:
Acetic Acid is used in textile industries for textile processing and printing.

Packaging and Supply

In Stainless Steel Tankers.
In 30 kgs(Net). HDPE Carboys.
Toluene Di – isocyanate

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015,
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, INDIA.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202277 / 202383

TOLUENE DI- ISOCYANATE (TDI 80:20)

Technology : By Chematur Engineering AB, Sweden
Capacity : 67,000 MTPA (available quantity for sale)

Specifications

Appearance Clear liquid without any haze or foreign particle
Colour, Pt-Co, Max 25
Hydrolysable Chlorine, percent by mass, Max 0.008
Assay, percent by mass, Min 99.5
Acidity as (HCl) percent by mass, Max 0.004
Total Chlorine, percent by mass, Max 0.07
Isomer Ratio (2,4-TDI : 2,6-TDI), percent by mass (79.0–81.5):(18.5–21.0)
CAS No. 26471-62-5
UN No. 2078
Hazard Class 6.1
IMDG Code Page 6269

Uses

Flexible polyurethane foam (moulded)
Mattresses, Pillows & Quilts
Automobiles: Seats, Furniture, Lining, Sun visors etc…
Padding & Lining: Garments, Shoes, Diaries, Carpets, Brief Cases, Bags, Purses etc.
Acoustic Insulation
Industrial Gaskets
Protective pads for Sports & Medical use
Industrial, Automobiles & Household Filters
Paint Rollers
Packing: Electronic items, Frozen Foods, Medicines, Audio-video Computer CD’s
Applicators: Shampoos, Wax, Shoe Polish, Household Chemicals
Cleaning Tools for pipelines and tubes
Miscellaneous: Toys, rakhi etc.
Any type of cushioning
C. A. S. E. Coating • Adhesives • Sealants • Elastomers

Packaging and Supply

250 Kg net in new steel drums / Tankers
Aniline

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015,
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, INDIA.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203448 / 202383
Technology : By Chematur Engineering AB, Sweden
Capacity : 40,000 MTPA (available quantity for sale)

Specifications

Assay, Percentage by GC, Min 99.5
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow
Colour, APHA 60
Moisture content, percent by mass, Max 0.3
Nitrobenzene content by GC, ppm Max 50
Crystallizing Point, Min °C -6.4
Distillation Range Meet IS2833:2019
Relative density at 27°C/27°C 1.018 to 1.019
CAS No. 62-53-3
UN No. 1547

Uses

Rubber Chemicals : Antioxidants, Accelerators, Vulcanising Agents
Photographic Chemicals : Hydroquinone
Dyes & Dye Intermediates : Acetanilide, Cyclo Hexyl Amine, Aceto Acetanilide, Diethoxy Aniline, P-Amino Azo Benzene, Diethyle Aniline, Dimethyl Aniline, Diphenyl Aniline, Sulphanilic Acid, 2-5 Dimethoxy Aniline, etc…
Pharmaceutical : Analgin, Isopropyl antipyrine, Sulpha Drugs, Oxyphen Butazone, Vitamin B2
Isocyanates : Methylene Diphenylene Di Isocyanate (MDI)
Others : Explosives, Pesticides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides etc.

Packaging and Supply

MS/SS Road Tankers or 200 Kgs. net new MS Barrels.
Concentrated Nitric Acid

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015,
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, INDIA.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203350 / 202383
Technology : Sophisticated Process Technology has been supplied by Plinke, Germany.
Capacity : GNFC manufactures high quality Concentrated Nitric Acid. About 65,000 MTPA of Concentrated Nitric Acid is available quantity for sale.

Specifications

HNO3 concentration

98.5 % by wt. min.

Sulphate as H2SO4 200 ppm max.
Nitrous Oxide as HNO2 2000 ppm max.
Chloride as Cl 10 ppm max.
Residue on Ignition 500 ppm max.
Heavy Metal as Pb To pass the test
Specific Gravity 1.5 at 25 deg C
CAS No. 7697-37-2
UN No. 2031

Uses

Widely used in the manufacture of Organic Synthesis, Dyes, Drugs, Explosives, cellulose Nitrate, Nitrate salt, Nitro Benzene, Nitro Chloro benzene, Aniline, TDI and other Nitro Derivatives, Nitro Toluene, Acrylic Fibre, Dyestuff and Dye Intermediates, Photo Engraving, Oxidizer in Liquid Rocket Propellants, etc.
Due to low Nitrous and Iron content, it is ideally suited for Nitro-Glycerine based explosives and Nitro-Cellulose explosives manufacture.

Packaging and Supply

Supplied in tankers made of Aluminium only.
Weak Nitric Acid

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015,
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, INDIA.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203350 / 202383

Weak Nitric Acid (1) 61.5% ± 0.5% (2) 68% (3) 72%

Technology : GNFC employs state-of-the-art production technology from UHDE, Germany.
Capacity : GNFC produces high quality Weak Nitric Acid. About 75,000 MTPA of WNA is available quantity for sale

Specifications

HNO3 concentration

61.5 ± 0.5% by wt. 68%, 72%

Nitrous Oxide as HNO2 500 ppm max.
Chloride as Cl 10 ppm max.
Sulphate as H2SO4 50 ppm max.
Arsenic as As 2 ppm max.
Residue on Ignition 100 ppm max.
Heavy Metal as Pb To pass the test
Specific Gravity 1.368 at 25°C

Uses

Widely used in the manufacture of Ammonium Nitrate and other explosives, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate, Calcium Nitrate, Glyoxal, H-Acid, Nitrobenzene and other Nitro Derivatives, Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Pickling of Steel and Metallurgy, Pesticides, etc.

Packaging and Supply

supply in SS tankers.
Formic Acid

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015,
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, INDIA.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202289 / 202383
Technology : The Technology for Formic Acid Plant has been supplied by Kemira OY, Finland. GNFC produces high quality Formic Acid through Methyl Formate Route.
Capacity : GNFC produces approximately 20,000 MTPA of Formic Acid 85% and is the largest manufacturer of Formic Acid 85% in the country.

Specifications

No. Parameter Unit Specification Result
1 TOTAL ACIDITY AS HCOOH % w/w 85.0 MIN 85.0
2 WATER INSOLUBLE MATTER TO PASS THE TEST PASS
3 NON VOLATILE MATTER % w/w 0.08 MAX < 0.08
4 CHLORIDE AS Cl % w/w 0.005 MAX < 0.005
5 SULPHATE AS SO4 % w/w 0.03 MAX < 0.005
6 IRON AS Fe PPM 50 MAX 1
7 HEAVY METALS AS Pb % w/w 0.002 MAX < 0.002
8 SP. GRAVITY AT 25 DEG.C 1.193
9 CAS No. 64-18-6
10 UN No. 1779

Uses

Used as a coagulant for obtaining rubber from latex.
As an auxiliary for delining and pickling of fur, fixing of dyes-in leather industry and in processing in textile industry.
As an intermediate in manufacturing of basic drugs, plant protection agents, pesticides, vulcanisation accelerators, antioxidants and cleaning agents.
Used in preservation of silage and grams.
Used in electroplating and as a solvent as well.

Packaging and Supply

Domestic
Formic Acid is available in 35 kg (net) HDPE carboys and in Stainless Steel tankers.
Export
Available in 35 kg HDPE carboys.
In bulk it is also available in 20-23 MTs ISO tanks
All the packings are UN/IMDG approved.
Ammonium Nitrate

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203578 / 202383

Ammonium Nitrate [MELT]

Technology : It employs UHDE Technology
Capacity : GNFC produces superior quality Ammonium Nitrate (Melt). About 1,70,000 MTPA of Ammonium Nitrate [MELT] is available quantity for sale.

Specifications

Concentration as Ammonium Nitrate 85% by wt. min
Calcium as CaO 0.5% by wt. max.
pH of 10% solution 5-7
Specific Gravity 1.36
CAS No. 6484-52-2
UN No. 1942

Uses

Widely used in the manufacture of Fertilizers like Calcium Ammonium Nitrate and Ammonium Nitro Phosphate, Explosives, Pharmaceuticals, Pyrotechnics, Herbicides and Insecticides, as Absorbent, Ingredient of Freezing Mixture, Nutrient for Antibiotics and Yeast.
Due to less Calcium content, better suited for explosives manufacture

Packaging and Supply

Supply in insulated Stainless Steel tankers.
Ethyl Acetate

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202277 / 202383

Capacity : 50,000 MTPA available quantity for sale.

Specifications

Test Method Specs
APPEARANCE VISUAL CLEAR
PURITY AS ETHYL ACETATE, % w/w ASTM D3545-06 99.9 MIN
WATER CONTENT, PPM ASTM E1064-12 500 MAX
COLOUR IN APHA ASTM D1209(2011) 10 MAX
ACIDITY AS ACETIC ACID, PPM ASTM D1613-06 100 MAX
ETHYL ALCOHOL, PPM ASTM D3545-06 750 MAX
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 20 DEG C 0.890-0.903
DIST RANGE-IBP °C 76.0 MIN
DIST RANGE-FBP °C 78.5 MAX
RESIDUE ON EVAPORATION MG/100ML ASTM D1353-09 20 MAX
CAS No. 141-78-6
U. N. No. 1173

Uses

Solvent in Printing inks Paints and Coatings
Laminates Flexible Packaging
Aluminium Foil Pesticides
Flavour in Pharmaceuticals Nitrocellulose
Varnishes Synthetic Fruit Essence
Perfumes Photographic Films and Plates
Adhesives
Pharmaceuticals

Packaging and Supply

HM-HDPE Drums (210 Kgs)
Tankers
Methyl Formate

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202289 / 202383

Methyl Formate 92% to 97%

Technology : The technology has been supplied by Kemira OY, Finland.
Capacity : GNFC manufactures Methyl Formate having concentration of 92% to 97% by wt. 3000 MTPA of Methyl Formate is available quantity for sale.

Specifications

1 METHYL FORMATE % w/w 92.0 MIN
2 METHANOL % w/w REST
3 CAS No. 107-31-3
4 UN No. 1243

Uses

Used as a raw material in the manufacture of Di Methyl Formamide, in Pharmaceuticals and Metal Foundries.
Used as a Fumigant and Larvicide for Tobacco.
Used in Organic Synthesis and in formulation of Synthetic Flavours.
Used as a Cellulose Acetate Solvent for Anisotropic Cellulose Acetate Fibres spun in a modified Dry Spinning Process.

Packaging and Supply

Domestic
In 200 kg drums with epoxy lining and in ISO tankers.
Export
In 200 kg and 27 kg drums with epoxy lining and in ISO tankers.
OTD / MTD

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (02642) 202277 / 202383

Capacity : 1900 MTPA available quantity for sale

Specifications :

OTD (Ortho Isomers) 99.0% min.by wt.
MTD (Meta & Para Isomers) 0.7% max. by wt.
Total Toluidine (Ortho,Meta and Para) 0.3% max. by wt.
Moisture 0.5% max. by wt.
CAS No. Mixture*
U.N. No. 2811
*60% 3,4 Diamino Toluene CAS : 496-72-0
*40% 2,3 Diamino Toluene CAS : 2687-25-4

Applications :

In the manufacture of Polyols , Antioxidants, Corrosion Inhibitors, Rubber Chemicals and Dyes.

Packaging and Supply

200 Kgs. Net in new Steel Barrels.

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (02642) 202277 / 202383
META-TOLUENE DIAMINE (MTD)

Capacity : 1600 MTPA available quantity for sale

Specifications :

MTD 98.5% by wt., min.*
OTD 0.3% by wt., max.
Toludine 0.05% by wt., max.
DNT 0.1% by wt., max.
H2O 0.1% by wt., max.
*Including MTD Tar around 3%
CAS No. 95-80-7
U.N. No. 1709
Haz . Class 6.1

Applications :

As an intermediate as Monomer, Chain Extender, Cross Linker or Intermediate use in Rubber Chemical and Dyes, use in Polyamides / Polymides.

Packaging and Supply

200 Kgs. Net in new Steel Barrels.

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (02642) 202277 / 202383
Nitrobenzene

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 203448 / 202383

Technology : Nitration technology provided by Chematur Engineering AB, Sweden
Capacity : 2,000 MTPA (available for sale)

Specifications

Appearance Pale to dark yellow
Low boilers (Benzene) percent by mass 0.2 max.
Dinitrobenzene, percent by mass, Max 0.1
Moisture, percent by mass, Max 0.2
Assay, Percentage by mass, Min 99.5
Crystallizing Point, °C, Min 5.4
High boilers percent by mass, Max 0.2
pH, Min. 5.5
Relative density at 27°C/27°C 1.197 to 1.2
CAS No. 98-95-3
UN No. 1662

Uses

Dyes & Dye Intermediates: Benzidine, Nigrosine, Metanilic Acid, Magenta, m Nitro Chloro Benzene, Induline, m-Di-Nitro Benzene, Quinoline
Pharmaceutical : Phenyle Butazone
Pesticides: As solvent
Miscellaneous: Fluorescent whitening agent, Flavours & Cosmetics, Additives for High Press Lubricants

Packaging and Supply

MS road tankers.
Catsol

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202277 / 202383

Catsol® Chemicals :

Technology:
Developed and Patented with Technical Collaboration from M/s. Engineers India Limited. First Indigenous Process involving a Two stage, Liquid Redox Process for Efficient Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Lean Sour Gas Streams. Equally competent for Single Reactor as well as Double Reactor Systems. The catalyst is a low concentration iron-chelate solution. Two Indian patents have been awarded to the company.

Specifications :

Proprietary chemical tailor-made to the customers’ process requirement.

Uses :

Applicable for Pollution Abatement in Refineries, Natural Gas Processing, Chemical Processing and Other Industries.

Process Features:

– Efficient for removal of low and fluctuating Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) concentrations – H2S Removal Efficiency 100% – Converts H2S into elemental sulfur.

Awards:

Technology Development Efforts recognized through Prestigious Awards
1) National R&D Award from DSIR (2001), 2) FGI Award for Excellence in Scientific Research (2001) & 3) Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award (2003)

Packaging and Supply

Supplied in 200/250 kg HDPE drums.
Technical Grade Urea

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202289 / 202383

Technology : Saipem – Italy
Capacity : 1,20,000 MTPA (available quantity for sale)

Product : GNFC Technical Grade Urea
Packaging : 45 Kg HDPE bags

Specifications Normal (%)
TOTAL NITROGEN AS N, % w/w 46.0 MIN
BIURET, % w/w 1.5 MAX
MOISTURE, % w/w 1.0 MAX
CAS No. 57-13-6
UN No. 1547

*TGU demand of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/AdBlue manufacturers can also be catered to subject to lower biuret material availability

Uses

Laminates / Plywood
Dyes, Pigments and CPC Blue
Urea Formaldehyde Resins (UFR)
Preparation of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Others : Cattle Feed

Packaging and Supply

In 45 Kgs HDPE bags
Calcium Carbonate

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Marketing Department (IP)
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
P.O. Narmadanagar – 392015
Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Phone : +91 (2642) 202289 / 202383

Capacity : 75,000 MTPA

Specifications

Constituants Composition (%)
CaCO3 Approx. 90% (On Dry Basis)
Moisture 12 to 14

Application

As a Soil Conditioner
Raw Material for Cement Industries
In Glass Industries
As a Diluents for Insecticide Dust

Size

Fine Powder less than 63 micron

Packaging and Supply

Supplied loose in truck loads.
HYDROCHLORIC ACID (HCL)

Capacity : 2,00,000 MTPA available quantity for sale

Specifications

Concentration 30 – 32% min.
Appearance Clear & Colourless

Packaging and Supply

In Road Tankers.
LIQUID NITROGEN

Capacity : 3600 MTPA available quantity for sale

Specifications

NITROGEN 99.99%

Applications :

Artificial Insemination
Blanketing and inerting
Controlled atmosphere
Purging
Food Freezing / chilling
Food inerting
Freeze – Drying
Glass
Heat Treatment
Lasers
Sample storage

Packaging and Supply

In cryogenic Tankers / containers.
DILUTE SULPHURIC ACID

Specifications :

H2SO4 65% min.
HNO2 0.65% max.
HNO3 0.4% max.

Packaging and Supply

In Road Tankers.
DILUTE NITRIC ACID

Specifications :

HNO3 20% min.,
HNO2 0.2% max.

Packaging and Supply

In Road Tankers.
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (NaOCl)

Specifications :

NaOCI Content 8% min.
NaOH 0.5% to 1.5%

Packaging and Supply

In Road Tankers.