China Hydrotreated Naphtha Factories & Factory

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Technical White Paper

Hydrotreated Naphtha: Chemical Profile & Strategic Value

Hydrotreated Naphtha stands as a cornerstone intermediate feedstock in global petrochemical manufacturing. By undergoing deep catalytic hydrodesulfurization, raw petroleum fractions are converted into highly stable, low-sulfur hydrocarbons. This crucial refining process minimizes corrosive sulfur species, removes organic nitrogen compounds, and saturates volatile olefins.

The resulting purified naphtha serves as a primary raw material for catalytic reformatories and steam cracking plants globally. Factories requiring consistent octane enhancers or ethylene feeds prioritize hydrotreated naphtha due to its capability to safeguard downstream noble-metal catalysts from poisoning, thus significantly improving process uptime and yield efficiency.

  • Minimizes equipment corrosion through negligible sulfur content (< 1 ppm limits).
  • Ensures stable processing by eradicating unstable dienes and reactive olefins.
  • Acts as a high-purity solvent base and primary precursor for aromatics production.
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720k
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2004
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60M
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Ultra-Low Sulfur Targets
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Shandong Saier Chemical: Pioneer in Hydrocarbon Technology

Founded in December 2004, Shandong Saier Chemical Technology Development Co., Ltd. has carved out a leading role in the domestic and global specialty chemicals industry. We operate from a prime industrial site situated at No.207, WeiLiu Road, Qilu Chemical Industrial Park, Linzi, Zibo City, Shandong Province. Operating in this advanced national-level park allows us to directly integrate our production with local resources, optimizing material and energy balances across our refining lines.

Initially launched with a registered capital of 60 million yuan, the company laid down a robust financial and operational blueprint. During its foundational phase, Shandong Saier focused on producing high-boiling aromatic solvents, Solvent naphtha, TOPSOL, KOCOSOL, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, TOLUENE AROMATIC HYDROCARBON, and NAFTA DISOLVENTE SOLVESSO. Our standard catalog includes highly sought-after fractions such as S-100, S-150, S-150ND, S-180, and S-200, alongside critical downstream intermediates including durene, PVC plasticizers, thiophene, 1,3-Cyclohexanedione, MIPK, TMOF, TMOA, HPA, and TMG. Our heat transfer oils (such as L-QC320) further extend our portfolio to support industrial thermal systems globally.

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Raw Material Optimization & Refining Capacity

Ensuring absolute consistency in the paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic distribution of hydrotreated naphtha requires high-grade feedstock raw materials. Shandong Saier maintains deep cooperative relationships with China's foremost state-owned and private mega-refinery complexes. Our primary inputs are sustainably sourced from market giants including Sinopec, PetroChina, ChemChina, Zhejiang Petrochemical (ZPC), and Hengli Petrochemical. By utilizing direct pipelines and high-efficiency rail/tanker networks, we secure premium hydrotreating feedstocks directly from these source aromatic and crude cracking plants.

This premium feedstock network enables us to maintain an aggregate production and processing capacity of 720,000 tons per year. Each batch of raw naphtha undergoes deep fractionation and high-pressure catalytic hydrotreating processes within our modern plants. The resultant product displays superior chemical stability and negligible variations across production campaigns. As a national high-tech enterprise, we continuously refine these methods, lowering the carbon footprint and reducing energy consumption per ton of naphtha produced.

Parameter Class Light Hydrotreated Naphtha Heavy Hydrotreated Naphtha Aromatic Solvent S100 Range Testing Standard Method
Density @ 15°C (g/cm³) 0.660 - 0.710 0.730 - 0.770 0.870 - 0.895 ASTM D4052
Total Sulfur Content (ppm) < 0.5 < 1.0 < 5.0 ASTM L5453
Paraffin Content (% vol) > 70% 50% - 60% Trace (< 0.5%) UOP 990 / GC-FID
Aromatics Content (% vol) < 1.0% 2.0% - 8.0% > 99% ASTM D1319 / GC
Initial Boiling Point (°C) 30 - 35 85 - 90 154 - 160 ASTM D86
Dry Point (°C) 75 - 80 180 - 195 178 - 185 ASTM D86
Strategic Location & Infrastructure

Why Source Hydrotreated Naphtha from Zibo, Shandong?

Qilu Petrochemical Cluster Integration

Situated in the heart of Zibo's Qilu Chemical Industrial Park, our plant enjoys instant access to raw upstream aromatics and hydrogen streams. This integration cuts out intermediate logistics, lowering costs and ensuring production continuity.

720,000-Ton Scale Economy

High-volume continuous refining allows us to buffer raw material volatility and secure stable prices for our global customers. We provide contract security that smaller chemical plants cannot replicate.

Deep Catalyst & Refining IP

Our ongoing collaboration with domestic research institutes supports optimization of our desulfurization and dearomatization processes, delivering solvents with minimized odor and toxic impurity profiles.

Pioneering Green Manufacturing and Efficiency

In response to the growing global demand for energy-saving and environmentally friendly products, Shandong Saier Chemical has optimized its production pathways. Through optimizing high-pressure hydrogen recycling systems and heat exchange networks, we have significantly decreased waste gas emission levels and overall carbon emissions per ton of refined naphtha.

We are recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, which reflects our focus on technical innovation. By choosing our factory, you partner with an environmentally conscious supplier prepared for future green-chemical mandates and carbon border tax regulations.

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International Compliance, REACH, and Quality Standards

Global Standards Compliance Profile
For multi-national enterprises sourcing from China, compliance forms the foundation of procurement. Our hydrotreated naphtha and aromatic solvents comply with REACH registration protocols, GHS safety documentation (SDS), and IMDG transport regulations. Whether shipping by bulk chemical vessel, ISO container tanks, or drums, our logistics division ensures documentation conforms with EU, North American, and Asia-Pacific customs protocols.
Quality Assurance & Traceable Analytics
Every batch of hydrotreated naphtha undergoes verification before loading. Our quality control facilities utilize gas chromatography (GC-FID/TCD), UV fluorescence sulfur analyzers, and automated distillation units to verify density, distillation curve, sulfur, and olefin levels. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are directly cross-referenced with production runs for complete tracing from feedstock to shipping vessel.

1. Ethylene Cracking Feed

High paraffinic content (>70% light naphtha) yields high ethylene and propylene output per run in petrochemical cracking furnaces.

2. Catalytic Reforming Feed

Heavy naphtha rich in naphthenes and paraffin transforms efficiently into high-octane aromatic molecules (BTX) over noble-metal catalysts.

3. Industrial Specialty Solvents

Used as raw material for producing paints, wood preservatives, agrochemicals, and extraction agents requiring controlled distillation ranges.

Market Development & Future Outlook

Global Trends: The Transition to Green Hydrotreated Naphtha

Refinery Logistics Piping System

The global refining and petrochemical industry is seeing a major shift toward low-carbon feedstocks and process optimization. The growth of bio-naphtha (derived from biological lipids or plastics pyrolysis oils) blended with traditional hydrotreated naphtha is driving transition strategies for global polymer producers. By utilizing advanced catalysts and hydrogen recycling systems, our manufacturing facility is preparing to adapt to this transition.

At the same time, supply chain transparency is increasingly vital. Multinational buyers want real-time transport logs and carbon intensity accounting. We are digitizing our logistics tracking systems, ensuring partners receive data on their shipments alongside product quality metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Industrial Hydrotreated Naphtha Sourcing FAQ

What is the main chemical difference between light and heavy hydrotreated naphtha?

Light hydrotreated naphtha primarily consists of C5-C6 hydrocarbons with a boiling point range of 30°C to 90°C, high in paraffins, making it ideal for ethylene steam cracking. Heavy hydrotreated naphtha contains C7-C12 hydrocarbons, boiling between 90°C and 200°C, and is rich in naphthenes and aromatics, making it the preferred feed for catalytic reforming processes.

How does Shandong Saier Chemical ensure extremely low sulfur content?

Our facility utilizes multi-stage catalytic hydrodesulfurization (HDS) reactors. By reacting the feedstock with high-purity hydrogen gas under high pressures and elevated temperatures over cobalt-molybdenum (Co-Mo) or nickel-molybdenum (Ni-Mo) catalyst beds, sulfur compounds are converted into hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S), which is separated out, bringing sulfur content to under 1 ppm.

What are the packaging and shipping options for international transport?

We offer shipping flexibility based on procurement volume. For bulk buyers, we utilize liquid chemical tanker vessels loaded at local ports. For smaller quantities, we provide ISO container tanks, steel drums (typically 200L), or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with full GHS labels, custom shipping documents, and safety declarations.

Does Shandong Saier Chemical provide customized solvent boiling ranges?

Yes. Alongside standard hydrotreated naphtha grades, our fractioning towers can isolate narrow boiling cuts to match client specifications for flashpoint, evaporation rate, and solvency strength. This customization includes producing low-naphthalene aromatic solvents like S-150ND and S-200.

Secure Your Hydrotreated Naphtha Supply Partnership

Collaborate with a reliable high-tech manufacturer to establish a stable chemical raw material pipeline. Whether you require customized boiling curves, ultra-low sulfur levels, or specialized logistics support, our technical engineering team is ready to assist.

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