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Why are ExxonMobil hydrocarbon fluids important in consumer products?
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Which ExxonMobil hydrocarbon fluids are used in consumer products?
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Which ExxonMobil fluids are not reportable as VOCs in consumer products in the U.S.?
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How does one choose the best hydrocarbon fluid for a specific application?
| Why are ExxonMobil hydrocarbon fluids important in consumer products?
A variety of consumer products rely on ExxonMobil Chemical's hydrocarbon fluids to enhance their performance. For example, aerosol insecticides, even if water-based, generally require a small concentration of a fluid to solubilize and carry the active ingredient. The same is true for many fragrances, aerosol lubricants and some waxes and polishes. In heavy-duty degreasers, hand cleaners, laundry prewash products, paint removers and multi-purpose solvents, the fluid itself is the active ingredient since it solubilizes unwanted grease, grime and/or paint. Fluids are also used to control evaporation rates. In addition they can provide improved wetting, spreading and/or low-foaming performance relative to aqueous solutions. There are also a few applications where fluids are used since water is particularly detrimental to performance. Examples include lubricants and penetrants for ferrous metals, cleaners/spot removers for silk and wool, and wasp and hornet insecticides. Many personal care products also rely on fluids to make emulsions that have an attractive "feel."
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| Which ExxonMobil hydrocarbon fluids are used in consumer products?
Isopar, Exxsol D, and Norpar Fluids are all used in a wide range of consumer products, including insecticides, lubricants and penetrants, heavy-duty hand cleaners, dusting aids, laundry prewash, fabric, vinyl, and rubber protectants, liquid candles and a variety of automotive and personal care products.
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| Which ExxonMobil fluids are not reportable as VOCs in consumer products in the U.S.?
Isopar M and V Fluids, Exxsol D95, D110, and D130 Fluids, and Norpar 13, 14, and 15 Fluids all meet low vapor pressure (LVP) or LVP-VOC fluid criteria and are not reportable as VOCs in regulated consumer products.Aromatic 200 Fluid (sold as Solvesso 200 Fluid in all countries except the U.S.) also meets these criteria, but it is typically not used in consumer products.
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| How does one choose the best hydrocarbon fluid for a specific application?
Each application has a set of performance requirements that depend on hydrocarbon fluid properties. Several depend primarily on the fluid volatility (e.g. VOC status, flammability or transportation class, evaporation rate or dry time). We suggest the formulator first select the appropriate volatility range and then determine the best fluid type. Fluid selection can be made with prioritization of desired fluid properties as indicated in the table below.In many cases there may be complex tradeoffs among desired properties that require compromise.
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