Solvent & Chemical Products
At HSI Trading, solvents and chemical products division plays a vital role in serving multiple industries with high-quality, reliable raw materials. We supply a wide range of organic solvents, alcohols, glycols, amines, ketones, and anhydrides — all essential for manufacturing, processing, and formulation across diverse sectors.
solvents, including xylene, toluene, white spirit, and n-hexane, are used in paints, coatings, adhesives, cleaning agents, and the pharmaceutical industry. Alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, and butanol serve in disinfectants, fuel blends, and personal care products.
Organic solvents are carbon-based liquids that dissolve or suspend other substances, especially organic compounds.
Applications: Chemical reactions, Cleaning, Manufacturing, Coatings, and Pharmaceuticals.
EXAMPLE: XYLENE, TOLUENE, WHITE SPIRIT, N-HEXANE, MUTUAL SOLVENT, SOVENT NAPHTHA 100,150, 200 AND TDI
ALCOHOLS are organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom (typically aliphatic).
Applications:
• Solvents (paints, inks, perfumes)
• Disinfectants (ethanol, isopropanol)
• Fuel (ethanol-blended gasoline, butanol)
• Intermediate chemicals (plasticizers, pharmaceuticals)
• Cosmetics (glycerin, benzyl alcohol)
EXAMPLE: METHANOL, ETHANOL, PROPANOL, BUTANOL
Glycols are a class of dihydric alcohols, meaning they contain two hydroxyl (-OH) groups. These groups are usually bonded to different carbon atoms in the molecule.
1. Automotive & Industrial
Antifreeze & Coolants (mainly ethylene glycol and propylene glycol)
Deicing fluids for aircraft and runways
Hydraulic fluids
2. Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
Humectants (retain moisture in skin care products)
Solvents for drugs and oral care products
Carriers for active ingredients in creams and ointments
3. Food Industry
Propylene glycol is used as a food additive (E1520) and carrier for flavors (generally recognized as safe – GRAS)
4. Manufacturing
Raw materials in making:
Polyester resins
Plastics (PET)
Urethanes
Inks, paints, and adhesives
EXAMPLE: MEG, DEG, TEG, MPG, PEG AND BG
Amines are organic compounds derived from ammonia (NH₃), where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl or aryl groups.
EXAMPLE: ANILINE, MEA, DEA, TEA
Industrial Applications
Industry | Use of Amines |
Pharmaceutical | Drug synthesis, antihistamines, anesthetics |
Agriculture | Herbicides, pesticides (e.g., 2,4-D amines) |
Rubber | Vulcanization accelerators |
Dyes | Synthesis of azo dyes (aniline-based) |
Water treatment | pH control, corrosion inhibition |
Gas purification | Remove CO₂ and H₂S using amine scrubbing |
Ketones are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.
EXAMPLE: ACETONE, MEK, MIBK, CYC
Common Ketones and Their Uses
Ketone Name | Formula | Applications |
Acetone | CH₃–CO–CH₃ | Nail polish remover, solvent, cleaning agent |
Methyl ethyl ketone | CH₃–CO–CH₂CH₃ | Paints, varnishes, adhesives |
Cyclohexanone | (CH₂)₅CO | Nylon production precursor |
Acetophenone | C₆H₅–CO–CH₃ | Fragrance, pharmaceutical intermediate |
Dihydroxyacetone | C₃H₆O₃ | Ingredient in self-tanning lotions |
Anhydrides are compounds formed by the removal of water (H₂O) from two molecules of acids (usually carboxylic acids).
EXAMPLE: MALEIC ANHYDRIDE PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE, PTA
Industrial Applications
Industry | Use |
Pharmaceuticals | Synthesis of aspirin and other drugs |
Plastics & Polymers | Production of plasticizers and resins |
Dye & Pigments | Manufacture of dyes and intermediates |
Textiles | Chemical modification of fibers |
Coatings & Adhesives | Crosslinking agents and additives |
Long list of chemicals used for detergent, cosmetics, resins and construction chemicals as below
LAB, LABSA, CAUSTIC SODA, SLES, GLYCERINE, PETROLEUM JELLY, LIGHT PARAFFIN OIL, PARAFFIN WX, PENTA ERYTHRITOL, STYRENE MONOMER, VAM, BUTYL ACRYLATE, DOP, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, METHYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, PROPYL ACETATE AND N-BUTYL ACETATE