Naphtha

Naphtha is a hydrocarbon mixture that is a key ingredient in many industrial processes. It is composed of short-chain alkanes and is typically colorless and has a slight odor. Naphtha has a wide variety of uses, including use as a solvent in the paint and varnish industry, as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic fibers, and as a fuel component in heating systems. Additionally, naphtha can be used to produce other chemicals such as gasoline and jet fuel.