Naphthenic Acids

It is obtained by caustic extraction of petroleum distillates, mainly of the kerosene and diesel fractions. This product is subjected to a strict laboratory quality control through the implementation of ASTM tests to ensure the product quality.

Petroperú offers to the market three levels of naphthenic acid:

Naphthenic Acid 250

These products are produced in the Talara Refinery. The naphthenic acid 250 is the most requested.

Technical Characteristics

• Viscous liquid, of amber or brown colour.
• High flashpoint
• Soluble in organic solvents and oils, water-insoluble.

Uses

Its high degree of reactivity results in great versatility of derivatives. It has multiple applications; the main one is the production of metalic naphthenates for manufacturing:

• wood preservatives.
• corrosion inhibitors.
• drying paints.
• fungicides.
• emulsifiers and demulsifiers.