Tar oils

Tar oils (CAS 8002-29-7), also marketed as naphthalene oils, are complex hydrocarbon fractions derived from coal tar distillation.

Where is Tar oils used?

• Rubber compounding: processing aids and softeners that improve workability of natural and synthetic rubber stocks during mixing and calendering
• Coatings and sealants: carrier solvents in bituminous and protective coatings for infrastructure, pipelines, and roofing systems
• Printing and packaging: solvent components in ink systems requiring high-boiling aromatic solvents
• Construction-grade adhesives and sealants: tack development and substrate penetration in heavy-duty bonding
• They function as process solvents and plasticizing agents in heavy industrial manufacturing.

Commercial specifications

• Supply specifications typically defined by distillation range, density, and naphthalene content
• Specific distillation cuts available to meet different boiling range requirements
• Bulk liquid delivery in drums, IBCs, and road tankers