Both n-Butane and Isobutane are extracted from natural gas or refinery gases. Extraction is performed by absorbing at high pressure in suitable absorber oils followed by fractionation to remove other hydrocarbons like propane and pentanes. The two butanes are then separated by distallation.
Meritus Gas Partners member companies are premier distributors of n-Butane and n-Butane/Propane mixtures. Our high purity hydrocarbons are non-odorized and 99.5% or greater purity. Our refill program includes internal washing of the tanks before refilling. This helps insure you are getting the purest gas with no contaminates. Our gases are perfect for dispensaries and licensed cannabis extraction companies.
If you are picking up n-Butane or Isobutane cylinders from one of our stores you must have an open air vehicle for cylinders to be loaded in.
| Product/Grade | Purity |
|---|---|
| Research | 99.99% |
| Instrument | 99.50% |
| Chemically Pure | 99.00% |
Butane (also referred to as n-Tane) and Butane Propane mixes can be used as a blended solvent in the extraction process to obtain a BHO. The top blend choice for extraction is 70% butane / 30% propane. This blend allows the solvent to extract a fuller terpene profile and generally contributes to a lighter color of teh BHO as compared to 100% butane extraction.
Our n-Butane and n-Butane Propane blends are high purity when intended for use as an extraction solvent. Our cylinders are cleaned before every fill.
n-Butane is primarily used as a heating and cooking fuel.
n-Butane finds widespread use as a motor fuel, e.g. for forklifts, especially under conditions where conventional fuel exhausts would not be desirable like the inside of buildings.
n-Butane is used as a component in calibration gases for the gas, oil and chemical industries. It is also used as a standard fuel gas for the calibration of burners.
Very pure forms of n-Butane can be used in refrigeration applications, replacing ozone depeleting halocarbons. It has the Ashrae Number R-600.
n-Butane is also used as an aerosol propellant, either pure or mixed with other hydrocarbons.
n-Butane is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of a variety of organic chemicals: