Petroleum resins is a versatile product that can be found in many sectors

 

Some of the commonly used petroleum products are petrolatum, liquid paraffin, and liquid mineral oil. Petroleum Resins have the ability to form a thin barrier on their surface that ensures the water vapor and other gasses from combustible gasses do not escape. The basic component of petroleum resin is hydrogenated oil or paraffin. It also contains additives like catalytic enzymes, polyimide binder resins, and lubricants.

Petroleum resins are of two types i.e., solid or fluid pump. These are manufactured using either a cold or hot process. In both cases, the most common application of petroleum oils is as a lubricant and de-greasing fluid in numerous petroleum-based products, like gasoline, diesel, hydraulic fluid, etc. It is mainly used for cosmetic applications in pharmaceutical industries, chemical products, petroleum processing, petrochemicals, and food and beverages industries. They have a smooth consistency, which makes them suitable for a wide range of application.

 These resins are generally processed using a cold process; whereas, thermal processing temperatures enable the production of soft resins. Liquid resins (LPR) are produced by heating the oil to a specific temperature and then applying pressure to the hot liquid. Soft resins tend to have better characteristics and properties when compared to rigid petroleum resins. As a result, they find wider applications in various industries including oil & gas, construction, automotive, chemical processing, petrochemical, petroleum exploration, etc. Since petroleum products and coatings are safe to use, they are extensively used in non-emergency medical settings like laboratories, surgical rooms, dental spaces, nursing homes, and clinics, as well as in emergency medical services and dialysis centers. In addition, they are also used for surface coating in petroleum-based fluids such as hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, transmission fluid, and water used for dishwashing and cleaning.