Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Solvay Rhodiasolv Iris

Solvay Rhodiasolv Iris is a high-purity, biobased dipolar aprotic solvent from Solvay’s Rhodiasolv® portfolio—designed for sustainable pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. It offers low toxicity, excellent solvating power for polar substrates, and superior thermal/chemical stability versus traditional NMP or DMF. Fully recyclable and REACH-compliant, Iris enables greener process intensification without compromising performance.
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Features Of Solvay Rhodiasolv Iris

  1. Highly selective solvent for aromatic hydrocarbons and polar compounds in extraction processes.

  2. Low volatility and high thermal stability, enabling safe operation at elevated temperatures.

  3. Immiscible with water and aliphatic hydrocarbons, facilitating efficient phase separation.

  4. Non-corrosive to common process equipment materials, including stainless steel and carbon steel.

  5. Recoverable via simple distillation, supporting closed-loop recycling and reduced solvent consumption.

Typical Applications Of Solvay Rhodiasolv Iris

  1. Aromatic–aliphatic separation in petrochemical BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) recovery units.

  2. Extraction of phenolic compounds from coal tar and biomass-derived feedstocks.

  3. Purification of specialty chemicals requiring high selectivity and low residue carryover.

  4. Solvent-based cleaning and degreasing formulations for precision metal parts in aerospace and electronics manufacturing.

Specifications Of Solvay Rhodiasolv Iris

Chemical TypeProprietary sulfolane-based polar aprotic solvent
Product FormLiquid, supplied in bulk or IBC containers
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Density (20°C)1.24–1.26 g/cm³
Boiling Point (at 760 mmHg)285–290°C
Flash Point (closed cup)165–170°C
Water SolubilityMiscible in all proportions
Primary ApplicationsAromatic extraction, phenol recovery, selective purification


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