OTHER NAME: MAZUT
APPEARANCE : LIQUID
GRADE : INDUSTRIAL
Mazut is a kind of Fuel oil which is derived during the refining of the crude oil. It is a dense and viscous liquid with a low quality. It is also called Black oil due to its Black color. It is widely used in power plants. This oil is much cheaper than natural fuels but more air pollutant.
Mazut is being used as a fuel in power plants to generate heat and Boil. It is fit for being applied in industrial furnaces, Diesel engines and heaters.
Mazut is being used as a hydrocarbon source in production of different types of polymers including Polyethylene and Polypropylene.
Its by-products can be applied to improve Polymers properties.
Mazut is being used in some cosmetic products as a Hydrocarbon source. Also, some of its by-products can be used as a moisturizing agent in cosmetic products formula. This compound is also being used as a raw material for some chemical process in production of cosmetic and hygiene products.
Mazut is being used as a fuel to generate heat and energy in laboratories.
This compound has other limited applications in this industry including being used as a solvent agent.
Mazut is being used as the one of the raw materials to generate Black Carbon. Black Carbon is a type of filler which is most frequently used in rubber production thus Mazut can be used as an additive in production of rubber and Tire to improve their properties.
Mazut is being used as a chemical raw material to produce industrial and household detergent.
Some of its by-product is being used to produce surfactant.
Mazut is being used in solvent production process to facilitate Dispersing process of pigments in paint and resin production thus its by-products can improve stability, coating and quality of produced paint and resin.
Although it is not being used directly in food industry it is applied to generate heat and energy in food production process in accordance with health and safety standards..
Mazut is being used as a fuel source to generate heat and energy for the agricultural machinery and equipment. It is also being used in drying process of food products as a source of heat.
It may cause asthma, pain in chest when inhale and must be used in accordance with safety regulations.