HYDRANAL 34697 Solvent (crude) Oil

HYDRANAL 34697 Solvent (Crude) Oil

Product Description

HYDRANAL™ 34697 Solvent (Crude) Oil is a high-performance titration medium specifically formulated for determining water content in crude oil and oil-based samples using Karl Fischer titration. Developed under the renowned Hydranal™ product line by Fluka, this solvent is based on a chloroform-methanol-xylene mixture and is compatible with both one- and two-component volumetric KF titration systems. It provides excellent solubility and reactivity in oily matrices, ensuring accurate and reproducible titration results even in challenging crude oil samples.

Features

1. Optimized for Oil Samples
   Formulated to provide an ideal reaction medium for KF titration in crude oils and petroleum-derived products.

2. Dual Compatibility
   Suitable for use in both one-component and two-component volumetric Karl Fischer titration methods.

3. High Purity and Reactivity
   Offers consistent titration performance by maintaining chemical stability and purity during analysis.

4. Reliable Moisture Determination
   Enables accurate water content measurement in hydrophobic samples with difficult matrix compositions.

5. Safe and Secure Packaging
   Supplied in chemically resistant containers with proper labeling for safe handling and storage in laboratories.

6. Manufactured by Trusted Brand
   Developed by Fluka under the Hydranal™ product line, ensuring global quality compliance and high analytical reliability.

Applications

• Crude Oil Analysis
  Designed for precise moisture determination in crude oil samples where traditional solvents fail to dissolve or react consistently.

• Petroleum and Lubricant Testing
  Used in analytical labs for testing moisture levels in various hydrocarbons, fuels, and lubricating oils.

• Environmental and Energy Research
  Suitable for titration applications in environmental studies, refining, and petrochemical industry research.

• Industrial Quality Control
  Essential for routine KF titration testing in oil refining, production, and storage processes.

Specifications

• Product Name: HYDRANAL™ 34697 Solvent (Crude) Oil

• CAS Number: Mixture

• Form: Liquid

• Color: Colorless

• Density: 1.013 g/cm³ at 20 °C

• Boiling Point: 57 °C (at 1.013 hPa)

• Flash Point: 6.0 °C

• Suitable Equipment: Karl Fischer titration instruments (volumetric systems)

• Compatible Methods: One-Component and Two-Component KF titration

• Incompatible Materials: Reducing agents, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, alkali metals, oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases

• Storage Temperature: Ambient

• Product Line: Hydranal™

• UN ID: UN1992

• Hazard Class: 3

• Package Group: II

Safety Information

• GHS Classification:
  GHS02 – Flammable
  GHS06 – Toxic
  GHS08 – Health Hazard

• Precautionary Statements:
  Avoid inhalation of vapors and aerosols.
  Use protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and lab clothing.
  Ensure proper ventilation; use respiratory protection if necessary.
  Keep away from ignition sources.

Conclusion

HYDRANAL 34697 Solvent (Crude) Oil is a specialized and essential reagent for moisture determination in oil-based samples using Karl Fischer titration. With its robust solvent composition and compatibility with both volumetric titration methods, it ensures reliable, repeatable, and accurate results in crude oil and similar matrices. Ideal for laboratories in petroleum, chemical, and energy sectors, this product upholds Fluka’s reputation for quality and analytical excellence.