ORFOM® SX-12

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ORFOM® SX-12 is a liquid hydrocarbon-based product designed for use in metal recovery processes within the mining industry. It belongs to the Chemical Family of hydrocarbons and is categorized under industrial additives and materials, specifically for mining aids in oil, gas, and mining applications. This product is known for its good solubility and high flash point, making it suitable for a variety of industrial uses. The product has a slow evaporation rate, enhancing its efficiency during application. Additionally, it is non-carcinogenic and is listed in California Proposition 65, making it compliant with environmental safety standards.

Supplied By: Chevron Phillips Chemical

Product Code: Q18431

Regional Availability: USA

Functions: Diluent

Chemical Family: Hydrocarbons

Applicable Processes: Beryllium Recovery, Cobalt Recovery, Copper Recovery, Lanthanide Recovery, Metal Recovery, Palladium Recovery, Platinum Recovery, Solvent Extraction, Uranium Recovery, Vanadium Recovery, Zinc Recovery

Features: Good Solubility, High Flash Point, Slow Evaporation Rate

Synonyms: Hydrotreated light distillate (petroleum)

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Hydrocarbons
    Chemical Name
    Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
    Supplied By
    Chevron Phillips Chemical
    Industrial Additives Functions
    Diluent
    Technologies
    Industrial Additives & Materials
    Product Families
    Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
    Mining Aids

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Listed in California Prop 65,
    Non-Carcinogenic
    Industrial Additives Features
    Good Solubility,
    High Flash Point,
    Slow Evaporation Rate
    Product Advantages
    • Safe to use and considered the industry standard for solvent extraction operations.
    • Compatible with all commercial extractants
    • Excellent solubility for a wide range of extractant concentrations
    • Unlike diesel and jet kerosene, Orfom® SX diluents are classified as non-carcinogen
    • High flash points improve tankhouse safety and lower evaporative losses in elevated temperature and high-altitude operations
    • Superior phase disengagement and rapid copper transfer kinetics
    • Multiple manufacturing and inventory locations for reliable supply to global operations
    • Product consistency month to month
    • Good selectivity against Iron
    • Maximize quality and minimize unfavorable reaction products with chlorides, nitrogen and acids
    • Registered globally
    Product Highlights
    • Low aromatic hydrocarbon content when an even more environmentally desirable diluent is preferred
    • High flash points ideal for use in high temperature circuits
    • Transported as non-regulated which allows for alternative and economic logistics options

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Industrial
    Applications
    Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
    Mining
    Segments
    Mining
    Applicable Processes
    Beryllium Recovery,
    Cobalt Recovery,
    Copper Recovery,
    Lanthanide Recovery,
    Metal Recovery,
    Palladium Recovery,
    Platinum Recovery,
    Solvent Extraction,
    Uranium Recovery,
    Vanadium Recovery,
    Zinc Recovery

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Liquid

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Chemical Inventories
    TSCA (USA)

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Bulk
    Regional Availability
    • USA