Founded in 2004, Shandong Saier Chemical Technology Development Co., Ltd. has grown into a major hub in the advanced chemical synthesis and industrial solvents industry. Based at No. 207, WeiLiu Road, Qilu Chemical Industrial Park, Zibo City, Shandong Province, our production infrastructure operates with a registered capital of 60 million yuan. Today, with an annual capacity of 720,000 tons, Saier Chemical processes raw materials sourced from Tier-1 energy corporations like Sinopec, PetroChina, ChemChina, Zhejiang Petrochemical, and Hengli Petrochemical to supply international chemical markets.
As Saudi Arabia continues its economic diversification under Saudi Vision 2030, the demand for high-performance aromatic solvents in Riyadh’s manufacturing sectors has scaled rapidly. The expansion of Riyadh Second Industrial City and related MODON hubs has generated significant industrial requirements for specialized, low-toxicity aromatic hydrocarbons. Saier Chemical functions as a strategic supply chain partner, exporting high-boiling aromatic solvents (including S-100, S-150, S-150ND, S-180, and S-200) alongside fine intermediates and Heat Transfer Oils (L-QC320) to support Riyadh's localized manufacturing base.
"Serving the Middle East's dynamic petrochemical corridor, we bridge the gap between high-volume feedstock processing and customized chemical applications. Riyadh's rapid infrastructure growth demands reliable, SASO-compliant aromatic products."
— Senior Chemical Engineering Director, Saier ChemicalUnder the national industrial strategy, Riyadh is transforming into a manufacturing powerhouse. The local construction, paint and coatings, polyurethane, and agricultural formulation industries require specific, high-purity heavy aromatic hydrocarbons. Historically dependent on direct crude derivatives, Riyadh's downstream plants now demand high-flash-point, low-naphthalene alternatives to meet international environmental standards and SASO regulations. Saier Chemical’s delivery of low-naphthalene grades (such as S150ND and S200ND) supports local formulators in producing export-quality coatings and agrochemicals without sacrificing solvent power.
The global market for aromatic solvents (CAS 64742-94-5 and CAS 64742-95-6) is undergoing a major shift. Environmental regulations, particularly REACH in Europe and similar initiatives in North America, are pushing refineries to minimize hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). As a result, the industry is transitioning to specialized distillation routes that isolate and eliminate naphthalene while retaining high solvency values (Kauri-Butanol value > 90). Operating within Zibo’s Qilu Chemical Industrial Park, Saier Chemical utilizes advanced separation columns to supply these specialized materials globally, mitigating supply chain volatility for manufacturers in the Middle East.
Traditional C9-C12 aromatic fractions contain up to 10% naphthalene, a compound classified as a potential carcinogen. Our proprietary continuous rectification processes reduce the naphthalene content in our S150ND and S200ND grades to less than 1% (frequently below 0.1%). This refinement is essential for agrochemical formulations used near municipal water sources in Saudi Arabia, where agricultural run-off standards are tightly monitored.
Using raw C9-C12 fractions from steam crackers and reformates, our automated fractionation towers separate isomers with precise boiling point cutoffs, ensuring narrow boiling ranges and optimized evaporation profiles.
Our L-QC320 heat transfer oil lines demonstrate high thermal stability and low carbon-deposition rates. These performance characteristics support efficient thermal cycles up to 320°C in downstream petrochemical systems.
Every shipment destined for Riyadh undergoes rigorous quality checks via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to confirm purity and ensure compliance with Saudi Customs and SASO criteria.
Industrial & Protective Coatings: High-boiling aromatic solvents like S150 and S200 are widely used in Riyadh's infrastructure projects to formulate slow-drying, high-gloss industrial coatings. Their controlled evaporation rates prevent surface defects like bubbling and pinholing, which are common when applying coatings in high desert temperatures.
Agrochemical Formulations (EC): Emulsifiable Concentrates (ECs) depend on high-solvency aromatics to keep active pesticide ingredients in solution. Our low-naphthalene S150ND and S200 solvents offer high flash points, reducing volatile emissions and improving safety during transit and application in hot environments.
Specialized Chemical Synthesis: Beyond solvents, Saier Chemical supplies high-purity chemical intermediates, including Durene (for pyromellitic dianhydride production) and Adamantane derivatives, supporting advanced polymer and pharmaceutical manufacturing across the Middle East.
A: The standard S150 aromatic solvent contain typical levels of naphthalene (up to 10% by weight). S150ND (Naphthalene Depleted) is processed through high-efficiency fractionation columns to reduce the naphthalene concentration below 1% (and typically below 0.1%). This modified formulation helps manufacturers meet strict occupational safety and environmental runoff regulations.
A: High ambient temperatures in Riyadh accelerate the evaporation rates of solvents in paints and industrial coatings. Standard light aromatics evaporate too quickly, which can cause surface bubbling, pinholing, or poor adhesion. Utilizing heavy aromatics with higher boiling ranges, such as S180 and S200, controls the dry time of coatings under desert conditions to ensure proper film formation.
A: Every batch undergoes gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry analysis before leaving our refinery. We verify flash point (PMCC), mixed aniline point, Kauri-Butanol value, specific gravity, and distillation ranges to ensure conformity with international ASTM, ISO 9001, and local Saudi SASO specifications.
A: We support shipping configurations via 20-foot ISO tank containers (capacities up to 24,000 liters), high-durability steel drums (200L, approx. 180kg/drum), and standard flexibag installations. These shipping methods are selected based on the flash point profile and safety data sheet (SDS) guidelines of each specific chemical compound.
A: Yes. Utilizing our continuous fractional distillation towers, our engineering teams can adjust distillation cuts to isolate narrower boiling ranges. This customization is designed to meet specific evaporation profiles required by particular industrial or pharmaceutical customers.
Speak directly with our technical support team to coordinate product customization, verify batch analyses, or request customized logistics paths for shipping to Riyadh and surrounding industrial zones.
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