Capital Butane

Our “raw” n-butane is processed through two molecular sieves in tandem to remove impurities such as sulfur and moisture. Our molecular sieves are designed for and dedicated for n-butane. Freshly sieved n-butane is stored in dedicated finished n-butane “pure” tanks. The product in all pure tanks is analyzed for odor, purity, olefins, sulfur and moisture at a minimum and must meet the specifications for for a large range of customers, including pharmaceutical and personal care customers. Our n-Butane meets the requirements for the Food and Drug Administration as well. For more informations click the link "FDA Title #21". Different Uses of n-Butane

In industry, butane is used as a propellant gas, a solvent, refrigerant and as a feedstock (in at least one catalytic process in the petrochemical industry). Examples of the commercial uses of butane can be found in the food industry as an emollient, propellant and refrigerant. Butane is used as a fuel or fuel additive (butane forms a proponent of petrol). Public availability is large, being used over most of the world to supply a heat source to homes where there is no mains gas and/or electricity supply. In this capacity it is a favorite of campers, caravaners and house boat, being both widely available and relatively cheap and easy to source and use.