Petroleum

At Lab Alley, we provide high-quality products that the petroleum industry can trust, ensuring they are shipped quickly to power your mission. We act as your dedicated partner and problem solver, supporting innovators in research, development, and testing by delivering reliable, high-purity chemicals essential for complex industrial processes. 

By maintaining a rigorous standard for quality, we enable our customers to achieve precise results in their most critical applications.

Toluene is a common solvent derived from petroleum and used in a variety of applications in the petroleum industry. As a solvent, toluene is used to dissolve and remove organic compounds from crude oil, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene, or BTX. This process is known as BTX extraction and is commonly used in the refining of crude oil. As a gasoline additive, Toluene, which is a high-octane compound, is used as an octane booster in gasoline. This improves the fuel’s performance and reduces emissions. Toluene can also be used as a component in jet fuel to help prevent engine knocking.

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent that is used in various applications throughout the petroleum industry. TCE is used to clean metal surfaces, specifically pipelines and oil rigs. It is effective in removing oil, grease, and other contaminants from metal surfaces. Trichloroethylene is also used to clean and degrease parts, such as engine components, mechanical parts, tools, and other equipment used in the petroleum industry. Other than cleaning and degreasing, TCE is used as a solvent for the extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum products, such as naphtha and gasoline, and as a metalworking fluid in the cutting and shaping of metal parts. It is used to cool and lubricate the metal surface, as well as to remove metal chips and debris.